Kinaura partnered closely with leadership and senior strategic advisors at the Gates Foundation to undertake a comprehensive strategic refresh of the Gender Equality Policy, Advocacy, and Communications portfolio. The objective was to ensure that priorities, approaches, and intended outcomes remained aligned with a rapidly evolving global context, while incorporating learning and evidence emerging from implementation and measurement efforts. Kinaura’s role focused on clarifying strategic intent and strengthening coherence across a complex set of initiatives and investments.
Kinaura supported refinement of the portfolio’s overarching strategy narrative, development of a clear results framework, and articulation of theories of influence that linked activities to long-term gender equality outcomes. We facilitated alignment across multiple program areas—helping investment leads identify shared goals, surface synergies, and reconcile differing approaches into a unified story of change. Throughout the process, Kinaura grounded the refresh in data, learning, and stakeholder insights to support informed decision-making and consensus-building.
The updated strategy was approved at the end of 2024, with implementation beginning in early 2025. By combining rigorous analysis with inclusive facilitation and practical execution, Kinaura helped position the portfolio to operate with greater clarity, accountability, and impact in advancing gender equality globally.
