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ReIncluGen · Project

Digital Tools and Training for Gender Inclusion and Empowerment in Organizations

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Imagine trying to make a workplace welcoming for everyone, but realizing that a one-size-fits-all rule doesn't work because people have different backgrounds and life stories. This work looks at how to actually support women from different cultures by listening to their real-life experiences. It turns those lessons into a digital toolkit and online courses that any organization can use to be more inclusive.

By the numbers
12
partners
6
countries
4
SMEs
The business problem

What needed solving

Organizations often struggle to move beyond written diversity policies to actual inclusive practices, especially when dealing with diverse migrant populations. This leads to ineffective inclusion and potential gaps in employee empowerment.

The solution

What was built

A digital platform called Quwa for networking and internal reporting, a toolkit of good practices, and a Massive Online Open Course (MOOC) on Coursera.

Audience

Who needs this

DEI Officers at multinational corporationsHR Managers in companies with high migrant employee populationsEdTech content creatorsPublic sector administrators in social services
Business applications

Who can put this to work

EdTech
any
Target: Online learning platform provider

If you are a platform provider dealing with a lack of specialized diversity content — this project developed a Massive Online Open Course on Coursera that provides verified training on gender empowerment.

Human Resources
SME
Target: Corporate DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) consultancy

If you are a consultancy dealing with generic inclusion policies that fail in practice — this project developed a toolkit for good practices and the Quwa digital platform that helps organizations implement internal reporting and peer sharing.

Software Development
mid-size
Target: B2B SaaS developer for non-profits

If you are a software developer dealing with poor user engagement in social tools — this project co-developed a digital platform focused on accessibility and ease of use for 12 partners across 6 countries.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What is the cost or price for implementing these tools?

Based on available project data, no specific pricing or cost structures are mentioned.

Can this be scaled to an industrial level?

The project has already scaled its reach by launching a course on Coursera and creating a digital platform used across 6 different countries.

What are the IP and licensing terms for the Quwa platform?

Based on available project data, the specific licensing terms are not provided, though it is described as a tool for CSOs to share practices.

How does this help with legal compliance and regulations?

The project provides policy briefs and a toolkit that align organizational practices with gender equality and inclusion policies.

What is the timeline for deploying these tools?

The project runs from 2023-01-01 to 2025-12-31, with the digital platform and Coursera course already mentioned as results.

Consortium

Who built it

The consortium is a diverse group of 12 partners across 6 countries, showing a strong cross-border application. With 5 universities and 5 'other' organizations (likely CSOs), it balances academic rigor with practical application. The inclusion of 2 industry partners and 4 SMEs (a 17% industry ratio) suggests a focus on translating research into usable digital tools.

How to reach the team

Contact Universiteit Antwerpen for access to the Quwa platform and toolkit.

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

Contact us to find out how to integrate the ReIncluGen toolkit into your corporate DEI strategy.