About Us

WE ARE GENSA NETWORK

Gender and Equity Network South Asia or GENSA is a Special Interest Group of the Community of Evaluators South Asia (COE SA) that aims to promote an equity and gender lens in evaluations, particularly giving voice to the special challenges in addressing these issues in South Asia. The network consists of members from various countries including Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Bhutan, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. GENSA works towards strengthening the capacity of its members to advance gender and social justice, promoting gender-responsive policies and practices, and advocating for the rights of marginalized communities in the region.

GENSA conducts research, provides training and technical assistance, and engages in advocacy efforts to bring about positive social change. Some of the key areas of focus for the network include gender-based violence, economic empowerment of women, gender norms, and promoting the rights of LGBTQIA+ communities in the region.

We currently have more than 200 members from seven countries in South Asia and are always open to welcoming more!

Some of the achievements of GENSA are:

Promoting gender equality: GENSA has been actively involved in promoting gender equality and social justice in the region. The network has supported various initiatives, including advocacy, research, and capacity building, to promote women’s rights and gender equality.
Building the capacity: GENSA has provided capacity-building support to various members and organizations in South Asia. This has helped strengthen their ability to work on issues related to gender and social justice.
Networking and collaboration: GENSA has facilitated networking and collaboration among people and organizations working on gender and social justice issues in South Asia. This has helped to create a supportive environment for advocacy and activism.
Advocating for policy change: GENSA has been actively involved in advocating for policy change at the regional and national levels. The network has worked to ensure that gender and social justice issues are included in policy discussions and that policies are gender-responsive.
Research and knowledge sharing: GENSA has supported research on gender and social justice issues in South Asia. The network has also facilitated the sharing of knowledge and best practices among organizations and individuals working on these issues.

GENSA strives to achieve the following key goals through the five-year strategic plan for the Gender and Equity Network South :

Goal 1: Strengthening Evaluation Capacity

Goal 2: Promoting Gender Equality and Social Justice

Goal 3: Strengthening Partnerships and Networks

Goal 4: Promoting Women’s Leadership and Participation

Goal 5: Ensuring Organizational Sustainability

By achieving these goals and objectives, GENSA is positioned to continue its work in promoting gender equality and social justice in South Asia.

Our Values

WHAT WE DO

GENSA seeks to become a community of like minded people and professionals in the field of research and evaluation in South Asia. Together, we will learn, share, exchange, and find innovative solutions & responses to evaluation challenges unique to South Asian countries via the various initiatives the Network will offer such as skill building coffee break sessions, expert lectures, discussion forums, spotlight on membership work/publications, and the GENSA Blogspot.

WHAT WE OFFER

GENSA has some exciting opportunities and events for all its members that will be organized to keep the culture of interaction and discussion around important issues on gender, equity, and evaluation.For the seamless functioning of Network activities, designated Task Forces have been put in place to ease out roles and responsibilities and ensure that everyone gets an opportunity to participate and contribute.

KEY ACTIVITIES & EVENTS

Please fill out the ‘Contact Us’ form (located below our profile image) if you have any queries, would like to volunteer, or would like to share an opportunity with our membership. We are very much looking forward to hearing from you!

MISSION

Enhancing high impact evaluation and its use in South Asia through improved capacities, generating & sharing knowledge and building network.

VISION

Evaluations for a just and equitable Society

If you would like to become a member of GENSA please complete our online registration. To receive a link to the online form, write to us with a brief introduction about yourself and a short description of why you would like to join the Network.

Please fill these details in the ‘Contact Us’ form OR email us at gensanetwork@gmail.com.

Do ensure that the email Subject line reads as Membership Request.