GAMEChangeNetwork uses tried and tested empowerment methodologies to inspire change for a more equal, democratic and sustainable world.
This website brings together toolkits, learning trajectories and links for these empowerment methodologies used by individuals, communities and organisations.
The website is ‘living’ and constantly updated. It is designed, written and managed by Linda Mayoux on a voluntary basis, except where stated for certain pages that have been sponsored for specific consultancies.
GAMEChange Vision
A world
where women and men
from all backgrounds and of all ages
are freed
from all forms of discrimination
so they can realise their full potential
as agents
for empowerment, happiness
and environmental sustainability of
global humankind.
If you are not an English speaker, a Google Translate dropdown menu can be found Top Right. Translation is not perfect and often gender-inaccurate! Professional translations of toolkits from particular country projects can be found on those project pages, and/or through a site search on that language.
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Empowerment Methodology
The GAMEChange family of empowerment action methodologies adapt similar tools, facilitation and implementation processes to enable women and men from any background to identify and implement their own individual and collective strategies and communicate these to powerful stakeholders.
Mainstreaming Empowerment
GAMEChange empowerment action methodologies are integrated into other existing activities and interventions. The same tools and participatory processes used at individual level are used for more inclusive and effective participatory technical trainings and organisational strategic planning. This enables effective and cost-efficient strengthening of capacity and self-reliance at community level. And inclusive informed communication between stakeholders at different levels.
Change Leadership and Advocacy
The ‘big picture’ aim of GAMEChange methodologies, underpinning all other elements, is the vision of a community-led change movement advocating for social justice, inclusive and participatory democratic structures and environmental sustainability.