TransformNorms
A forum for learning and action on norm change for gender equity.
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About the TransformNorms Fellowship
An initiative by:
The Project
The Apolitical Foundation, in partnership with Global Health Visions, and funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) are running a learning collaborative for gender equality leaders working specifically on adolescent girls and young women’s rights to better understand and effectively use social norms approaches to advance social and behavioral change.
Why Social Norms?
Social norms are the implicit, informal rules that most people accept and abide by; these rules are learned and reinforced through observation, instruction, and social interaction. Norms play out at all levels, in individuals and communities, and are embedded in formal and informal institutions. When behavior change is the goal, program planners need to understand if, how, when, and under what conditions a behavior is influenced by social norms. (USAID)
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Fellowship Elements
Upskilling
Learning Exchanges
Retreat &
Commit
Organizational Change
Share Learnings
Resources List
The TransformNorms Learning Collaborative offers a comprehensive Resources List for social ​norms practitioners, including essential definitions, top tools and guides, key academic papers, and ​valuable measurement and evaluation resources—explore it here.
Cohort 2025
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Get in touch with us!
Email us: transformnorms@apolitical.foundation
2024 Curriculum
Module 1:
Theoretical Foundations
Session 1
Defining & differentiating
Session 2
A two-way street
Session 3
Models and theories
Module 2:
Connecting the Dots
Module 3:
From Theory to Practice
Retreat
Theory & Practice:
How to apply the lessons
Session 4
Narrative Change
Session 5
Norms Diagnosis
Session 6
Measurement & Evaluation
Module 4:
Theory of Change
Module 5:
Storytelling
Module 6:
Celebration
Session 7
Impact & Theory of Change
Session 8
Evidence
Session 9
Back to Theory: Basics, Behaviors and Norms
Session 10
Data Collection & Indicators
Session 11
Narrative & Community
Session 12
Strategy & Partnerships
Presentation
Pitching proposals
Graduation
Celebration & Reflection
Practical Application: Writing of a Concept Note
Principles of the fellowship
Chatham House Rule
Info from exchanges can be shared externally, without specifying the associated person or organization.
Listen deeply
Give and take space with consideration, and learn deeply from one another.
Safe Space
Commit to making this a safe space for all -- bring your whole selves, make mistakes and talk about it.
Be human, prepared, practical & fun
Learning is better when you’re having fun and tapping into your intrinsic motivation.