Engagement objective

StratComm and Milaan Foundation joined forces to revamp the curriculum for empowering young girls. Milaan Foundation's grassroots program focuses on empowering girls between the ages of 12 and 18, nurturing their leadership skills, and challenging regressive social norms related to gender. The primary objective of the program is to inspire and support girls in their educational pursuits. Over the past six years, the program has collaborated with over 600 girl icons and positively impacted the lives of 10,000 adolescent girls across three states.

This collaboration aimed to challenge regressive gender norms and equip girls with essential 21st century skills for success. StratComm undertook a comprehensive review and update of the existing curriculum for working with young girls, provided recommendations for necessary changes, and revamped the curriculum to ensure it aligns with the evolving demands of the post-Covid era.

Our process

Through a two-phase process, the curriculum was thoroughly evaluated, updated, and aligned with the demands of the post-Covid era. Phase 1 involved a comprehensive evaluation, including reviewing existing components, engaging in focused discussions, and gathering insights from the field. Phase 2 focused on curriculum revision, incorporating themes of gender justice and 21st-century skills to sharpen its impact on young women's lives.

Key outcome

The curriculum package included materials for cascade training - from manual to train girl icons and an accompanying journal to be used by girl icons to manual to train peer groups and journal for peer group members. It also included a handbook for mentors and sessions to be taken with parents and young men.

StratComm was also involved in conducting a ToT for the Milaan team and this included an overview of the curriculum package and mock sessions from the curriculum.