July 8-10, 2025 (NAIROBI, Kenya) ICPALD convened a gender, equality and inclusion workshop for PASSAGE project partners with participants from World Food Programme, Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development (RCMRD), Makerere University, University of Nairobi, Sussex University, Jigjiga University, IFRC, Red Cross-Ethiopia, South Sudan & Uganda.

“Climate variability continues to aggravate inequalities in pastoral communities. GEI is a fundamental pillar under this project which aims to uplift & empower vulnerable groups including women, youth & persons with disabilities in pastoral areas”, said Ahmed Mohamoud, Project Coordinator in his opening remarks on behalf of Dr. Dereje Wakjira, ICPALD Director.

Amongst others, the three-day training covered tools to integrate GEI into the project work, safeguarding research & programming, data collection that reflects GEI, the relationship between GEI & research, SWOT analysis when integrating FEI and a plan for GEI implementation.

The interactive forum featured group activities, discussions and practical application sessions which culminated in an action plan for the various project work packages. Participants also received training completion certificates.

Funded by the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) /Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), PASSAGE project brings together scientists, knowledge brokers, practitioners & academia as project co-implementers.