GL Services

Our services

Gender Links’ visionary social entrepreneurship programme helps to sustain the organisation and contributes to the GL Future Fund. GL Services specialises in transforming workplaces and policies through inclusive, gender-responsive solutions.

Our expert services are designed to help organisations foster equality, enhance impact and drive sustainable change. Whether you want to refine internal policies, enhance stakeholder engagement, or measure your gender impact, GL Services is your trusted partner for meaningful progress. GL Cottages and Conferencing offers a place of peace and reflection for dozens of like-minded organisations.

Key facts

clients globally

Conference venues

10%

of our income

Services

Social entrepreneurship is central to Gender Links’ sustainability strategy. We leverage the generous support of our funders to offer quality services that enhance gender equality in our region and worldwide.

Gender integration support

Gender policies and strategies

Research

Gender training

Strategic communications

GL Cottages and Conferencing

Stories of change

Ethiopia: Changing the face of finance

Nigeria: Saving women’s lives, challenging gender norms

Ethiopia: All new laws to come under a gender spotlight

Testimonials

"GL provided a professional service with an inspirational quality that has given us the jump start we needed at the AfDB for our gender mainstreaming efforts. Much of this is due to the hands-on examples and experience from the field that GL staff bring to their work."
Former Public Service Minister, South Africa, and former Special Envoy on Gender, African Development Bank
“I love GLC. It's a hidden oasis in the city. Cool amongst the trees and there is also a crystal clear pool for swims. Food is good and generous, and rooms are comfy and clean. This is not a luxury hotel - it's a homely space close to nature and for that I love it.”
Margie Pretorius – 11 Sep 2025
“I knew I was gender blind. I wanted to learn. The GL journey has made me a gender advocate. I care passionately about gender integration. It is important.”
Luleka Mossie, project manager: Africa regional office, Gates Foundation
“Our investment shifted from ad hoc approaches to systematic gender mainstreaming, integrating gender into the theory of change and results framework.”
Investment owner, PHC advocacy investment, Nigeria
“It’s crucial that we incorporate Gender Links’ input into our strategy now, rather than waiting for the gender integration marker to appear in specific investments.”
Julia Shen, Global Development Office of the President and Africa Regional Office Health, Gates Foundation

Meet the team

Colleen Lowe Morna

Special adviser, GL Services

South Africa

Kevin Chiramba

Associate, GL Advisory & Training Services

Susan Tolmay

Gender and governance associate, GL Advisory & Training Services