Training Key Stakeholders to Better Address Gender Issues in Palm Oil Plantations
Earthworm Foundation Africa, through the Center of Social Excellence (CSE), has just wrapped up an intensive 8-session training program at Socfin Agricultural Company (SAC) Palm Oil Plantation in Sierra Leone. This program was designed to deepen the understanding of gender concepts and promote gender sensitivity within the company.
Leading the training were Earthworm Foundation Africa's Senior Program Development Manager, Ntui Ebob Ojong Michelline, and Mrs. Cecile Ndjebet, consultant and founder of The African Women's Network for Community Management of Forests (REFACOF). The six-day training brought together a diverse group of 75 participants, including top managers, members of the gender committee, and middle managers of SAC.
The program was divided into an introductory session, practical sessions, and a concluding session for each group of staffs trained, aiming to:
- Enhance comprehension of gender and gender concepts.
- Clarify stereotypes on gender-related terminologies.
- Highlight the significance of gender mainstreaming in professional roles.
- Elucidate the gender analysis process.
- Enable the practical application of gender analysis tools in analyzing the gender situation of SAC (using some departments as case studies).
The training was conducted using a participatory integrated approach, including brainstorming sessions, PowerPoint presentations, group work exercises, and plenary discussions.
A technical session on addressing gender-based violence and harassment (GBVH) in the work place was done. This session focused on understanding GBVH, its risks and how it can be prevented in the workplace, while emphasizing the importance of a respectful and inclusive workplace.
The session was full of positive feedbacks from participants, one of which was that of Mariama; a participant and member of SAC’s gender committees, who said, "This training was very educative and useful to the gender committee and the entire staff. The trainers were very supportive and generous to the trainees. Everything was well understood; we hope to have more training soon."
This training marks a significant step taken by SAC towards fostering an inclusive and gender-sensitive workplace culture. We are committed to continuous learning and improvement, ensuring that gender equity is not just a goal but a reality in our workplace.
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