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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Learning Exchanges

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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

We will soon announce the details and application for our next cohort. Sign up for our newsletter ​and stay tuned!

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

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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.

Contact

You can contact us via email: transformnorms@apolitical.foundation