Toolkit theme: Agency And Leadership

This presentation, developed by Practical Action under the Sustainable Cookstove Sector Program, introduces an agency-based empowerment training aimed at women engaged in energy-related enterprises. Using the “Tree of Life” metaphor, the training guides participants through self-reflection, goal setting, cognitive reframing, and visioning exercises while recognizing structural conflicts that may hinder progress. Leadership models and behavior-change…

This presentation, developed by Practical Action, provides a comprehensive gender and social inclusion training designed to build awareness, knowledge, and capacity for implementing gender mainstreaming in development programs and organizations. The training emphasizes gender-sensitive and gender-transformative approaches as essential for equitable, sustainable development outcomes. Language: English

This training handbook, developed for the Empowered Entrepreneur Training Program by Practical Action, provides a comprehensive curriculum designed to support energy access initiatives by building women’s leadership, agency, and business skills. The handbook emphasizes interactive learning, context-specific adaptation, and the integration of personal agency with entrepreneurial capacity to foster sustainable impact in communities. Language: English

This training presentation, designed by Solar Sister, focuses on leadership and empowerment for women entrepreneurs participating in Sister Circle groups. The purpose of the session is to build participants’ self-confidence and personal agency by helping them reflect on their own leadership qualities, life experiences, and aspirations. Language: English

This presentation, developed by Solar Sister, aims to help participants recognize their personal strengths and networks as primary resources in solving business challenges. Women already possess significant internal and external assets that can be mobilized to overcome barriers in their entrepreneurial journey. Through activities like “Bird in Hand” and “Strength Finder,” the session reinforces self-awareness…

This tool was designed by Mercy Corps to train participants, in understanding and promoting gender equity and women’s leadership. The purpose is to equip them with conceptual and practical tools related to gender norms, inequalities, economic empowerment, and leadership development. This document blends theory, self-reflection, and group exercises to help participants identify barriers and opportunities…

This report documents Solar Sister’s journey, aimed at empowering last-mile women entrepreneurs with data-driven tools to grow their clean energy businesses. Integrating gender-inclusive data and user-friendly tools, like SMS campaigns and interactive dashboards, can significantly enhance decision-making and outreach. Language: English

This document, developed by Solar Sister, outlines a year-long training program designed to empower women entrepreneurs in last-mile communities by building leadership, business, and entrepreneurship skills. Through monthly interactive modules, participants can gain the tools and confidence needed to manage sustainable businesses and contribute meaningfully to eradicating energy poverty. Language: English

This tool focuses on women’s empowerment and leadership. Developed by Mercy Corps, it emphasizes on how economic empowerment can transform the lives of women by breaking down structural barriers and promoting gender equity. The key takeaway is that effective leadership, rooted in qualities such as honesty, vision, and responsibility, is essential for driving social and…

This tool, developed by Mercy Corps is designed for beginner speakers, aspiring leaders who seek to improve their confidence and effectiveness in oral communication. The purpose of the session is to demystify public speaking by breaking it into manageable challenges, from building self-confidence and maintaining eye contact to mastering vocal modulation and crafting a persuasive…

This tool was designed by Mercy Corps to train participants, in understanding and promoting gender equity and women’s leadership. The purpose is to equip them with conceptual and practical tools related to gender norms, inequalities, economic empowerment, and leadership development. This document blends theory, self-reflection, and group exercises to help participants identify barriers and opportunities…