GESI audit guide

World Vision conducted a participatory Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Audit in 2021 to evaluate how GESI is integrated within its resource acquisition, programming portfolio, advocacy, and internal organizational processes, focusing on its International Programs Group (IPG). This document provides practical guidance for conducting a participatory GESI Audit, sharing lessons learned from World Vision’s experience. It offers step-by-step instructions and tools to develop and implement a GESI Audit, including follow-up action planning and accountability mechanisms. This aligns with World Vision’s commitment to embedding GESI in its work and advancing gender equality and social inclusion across all areas.