The process to date has demonstrated that GALS has brought about powerful, positive changes in gender norms and relations for both men and women, including youth. Changes include increased collaboration and efficiency within the household and in farming tasks, leading to increased production and income, as well as increased sharing of household income, decision-making and planning. Such changes have resulted in a reduction in conflict and violence in the household, as well as unplanned expenditures such as alcohol consumption and gambling once both men and women realised the negative impact on household resources.
This tool helps identify what changes are needed for all members of a household to experience happiness and well-being. By exploring what individuals like and dislike, it encourages reflection and dialogue helping each person envision and work toward a more just and hopeful future.
A women’s group used this tool to express their personal likes and dislikes, opening a pathway to dreaming of a more balanced and fulfilling future for all household members.
This tool helps individuals or groups reflect on their current situation, identify opportunities and challenges, and map out a clear path toward achieving their vision of a better and happier life. It focuses on three key levels:
By setting a SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) vision, users are guided to plan meaningful steps toward long-term change.
This participatory tool helps households examine how gender affects access to and use of resources. It explores who brings what into the household, how roles and responsibilities are shared, and how decisions are made. The tool encourages honest discussion about fairness and helps families work toward more balanced relationships.
Look at Mama Fatmata Kallon and her son, Augustine Kabba, used the tool to visualize and discuss the gender dynamics in their family, promoting shared understanding and action.
