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Ensuring projects are designed and managed to promote gender equity and inclusion


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At Chemonics, we believe that successful development must include the needs of everyone — especially those of the hardest to reach and the most underrepresented. So, we work to design and implement inclusive projects that recognize how people’s multiple identities and the variety of differences that shape their human experience affect program outcomes. We draw from industry expertise implementing programs that integrate gender equality and social inclusion in 150 countries around the world. Our projects consider social and cultural factors — like age, ability, geographic location, ethnic and religious identities, sexual identity, and economic status — to inform analysis, program design, implementation, and monitoring, evaluation, and learning methods. We also integrate safeguarding measures into our programs to protect people from unintended harm, such as preventing and responding to sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse; gender-based violence; trafficking in persons; child abuse, and other forms of abuse. Our network of specialists is committed to upholding Chemonics’ global goals to advance gender equity and equality and social inclusion through our work around the world.

Services in Gender Equality and Social Inclusion

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    Disability-Inclusive Development
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    Inclusion of Minority Groups
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    LGBTQI+-Inclusive Development
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    Mainstreaming Gender Equality
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    Safeguarding
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    Women’s Empowerment

01 Disability-Inclusive Development


Advancing disability inclusion requires a commitment to equality and ensuring that people with disabilities play an active role in contributing to the development of their countries. The perspectives and the inclusion of persons with disabilities — as well as organizations representing persons with disabilities — are key for effective and sustainable programming. We develop programs…

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02 Inclusion of Minority Groups


Chemonics is committed to including groups that have historically faced discrimination or marginalization. For example, we advocate for indigenous people’s rights, the rights of ethnic, linguistic, and religious minorities, and social cohesion. We work to ensure that staff and implementing partners respect the rights of minority groups and engage them as authentic partners. We strive…

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03 LGBTQI+-Inclusive Development


Our projects promote respect for the LGBTQI+ community and enable an environment where everyone can live in safety and with dignity, can participate in decision-making processes, and is treated equally regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. We identify ways to mitigate challenges that members of the LGBTQI+ community may face while participating…

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04 Mainstreaming Gender Equality


Chemonics uses gender analyses across sectors to examine the roles, rights, and responsibilities of men and women, as well as the obstacles, opportunities, and choices available in different contexts. Our programs are designed with the understanding that women and men may experience development issues differently: Women and men have different roles within their communities that…

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05 Safeguarding


At Chemonics, we believe that safeguarding, or protecting a person’s right to live safely, free from abuse and neglect, is integral to the work we do. To prevent and reduce violence and harm, we support individuals in maintaining control over their lives and making informed choices without coercion. Our projects integrate safeguarding measures to protect…

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06 Women’s Empowerment


Chemonics recognizes that in some contexts, deep-rooted cultural and historical practices have narrowly defined women’s opportunities and roles. To address these inequalities, we lead activities that facilitate women’s access to the skills and resources they may need to participate fully in society. We also recognize that within these contexts, women’s experiences and opportunities are not…

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Cecilia Barraza

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Maria Olanda Bata

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Shauna Caria

Global Practice Lead, Gender Equality and Social Inclusion

Kerry Dittmeier

Senior Specialist, Center for Private Sector Engagement

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Dr. Kenya Dugger

Senior Senior Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Director

Catherine Kannam

Chief Operating Officer

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