Plan International Ghana interventions, changing the narrative about gender roles in rural communities.
Caregiving roles at the household levels in communities is seen as a preserve of women and mothers whiles men and fathers are more inclined towards taking economically viable tasks, leaving the unpaid work to women.
These gender roles, such as cooking, cleaning, washing, and nurturing of children and caring for aged or vulnerable relatives placing huge domestic burdens on women and often affected the development of girls in such communities.
To change this narrative and court support for women in carrying out household chores, Plan International Ghana, through the Integrated Pathway for Advancing Development (IPADEV) project has initiated a concept Responsible Engaged and Loving (REAL) men clubs to sensitise men and fathers in rural communities to get involved in roles perceived to b...