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This implementation guide has been developed to support the scale-up of Transforming Masculinities (TM), Tearfund's evidence-based programme to prevent gender violence and build equality. It is intended to support those interested in implementing the standard or adapted versions of Transforming Masculinities to enable higher quality, more effective and meaningful programming. It is to be used alongside direct support from Tearfund, who can provide the necessary training and orientation to the Transforming Masculinities approach.
In this guide you will find step-by-step support in each of the following areas:
Section one: Preparation
It is important to prepare well for implementing Transforming Masculinities within communities and to set up the necessary support structures to ensure effective implementation. This section provides guidance on how to know if Transforming Masculinities work is right for your organisation at this time, how to engage and enter the community, how to set up support structures, and the staffing and budget considerations you will need to think through to prepare for this work.
Section two: Implementation
This section will guide you through the steps of the Transforming Masculinities process and the core
components that make this approach effective.
- Engaging and training faith leaders
- Identifying, training and supporting Gender Champions
- Facilitating community dialogues
- Diffusion of messaging into the broader community
Section three: Monitoring, evaluation and learning
Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) is a core part of effective implementation. This section will give guidance on why you should prioritise MEL in your work, how to set up a monitoring, evaluation and learning framework for Transforming Masculinities, and content on core indicators and processes that Tearfund recommend using.
Section four: Adaptation
Tearfund have developed five adaptations that serve as additions to the core Transforming Masculinities process. This section will provide you with background information on each of the available adaptations and how to decide if these are appropriate for the communities you intend to work with.
Section five: Scaling up
After implementation of Transforming Masculinities on a smaller scale, opportunities may arise to scale up Transforming Masculinities. In this section, you will find guidance on things to consider when planning to scale up Transforming Masculinities and how to maintain the integrity of the programme.
Section six: Way forward
This section will signpost the way forward by providing guidance on where to look for support, how to connect with other Transforming Masculinities implementers and where to share your success and learning as you implement this approach.
