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Community Matters: Strategic Approaches to Addressing Gender Norms
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- Gender & Inequality
Data Engine:
The Gates Foundation
See where communities support girls’ and young women’s health, agency, and economic participation—and where they’re lagging—down to the neighborhood. Track change over time and target what to do next.
What It IsA decision-making platform that measures gender norms and community context routinely in Kenya and Nigeria—so programs can design and adapt with local precision.
How It WorksCombine survey data and satellite imagery using machine learning to produce ward-level insights – updated on program-relevant cycles (e.g., quarterly).
Why It MattersNational averages hide where progress is stalling. Hyperlocal data shows where barriers are concentrated, which norms matter most, and how to target strategies for greater impact.
Fraym Data Engine
Access Fraym’s Data Engine, funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, to explore 700+ indicators down to the ward-level in Kenya and Nigeria on gender norms and enabling environments. Use the dashboards to pinpoint where barriers persist and track progress over time.
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Research
Validating the G-NORM Scale in Kenya and Nigeria
The G-NORM is a scalable, gold-standard metric for tracking progress toward gender-equitable norms across countries. Fraym validated the G-NORM scale with nationally representative data in Kenya and Nigeria. It fills a critical data gap in gender-focused research, providing stakeholders with reliable, high-quality data to track shifts in gender norms over time, compare trends within and across countries, and inform evidence-based interventions and policies.
Transforming Communities, Improving Health: Rethinking Sexual and Reproductive Health for Young People
Explore Fraym’s research on how more gender-equitable communities can create the right conditions for adolescents and youth, especially girls and young women, to pursue their sexual and reproductive health (SRH) goals. Outcomes include contraceptive use, ability to access preferred methods, and ability to access SRH information, among others.
Impact of Community Support for Gender Equality on Young Women’s Economic Outcomes in Nigeria & Kenya
Investing in gender equality at the community level is a powerful way to unlock economic and personal empowerment for young women. Our research in Nigeria and Kenya shows that shifting community gender norms can lead to significant improvements in employment, income control, and personal agency for adolescent girls and young women. Discover how transforming these norms is not just a complementary effort but an essential strategy for accelerating progress toward gender equality.
