At trans:verse we are passionate about anchoring conflict sensitivity and gender-transformation for programming, project management, analysis and training.
No matter what your programme or projects focuses on, we offer the kind of support you need.
In some contexts that means creating HDP nexus strategies that bridge emergency response with local infrastructures for peace and inclusive development. In others that means addressing the gendered impacts of climate change in countries affected by armed conflict or aligning internal systems with their values of diversity and inclusion.
Every collaboration we enter is shaped by feminist, intersectional and conflict-sensitive thinking tailored to your specific context. That means asking thoughtful questions and support you to take action, even in fragile environments.
Whatever your focus, lasting change begins with understanding the people and systems behind the work. We help you deepen your understanding of the dynamics that drive exclusion and social fragmentation and support you to act in ways that are grounded in the lived realities of diverse communities.
Whether through participatory assessments or internal policy reviews, we provide in-depth research and analysis that supports evidence-based decision-making. We design trainings that inform, engage and equip participants to put what they learnt into practice. We support the development of effective systems and strong capacities to ensure your work remains inclusive, needs-based and adaptive.
Gender and
Diversity
We tailor our services to your context and needs, by drawing upon our extensive knowledge of concepts, strategies and policies and over twenty years of working in the field.
Peace and
Conflict Transformation
We work with numerous stakeholders and use various approaches to support inclusive peace processes and gender-transformative peacebuilding.
Development and Humanitarian Assistance
We apply a feminist framework to development and humanitarian assistance in order to help you manage projects in complex and volatile contexts.
Analysis
We provide assessments, analysis, and research in areas of gender and social inclusion, peace and conflict, do no harm and evaluation.
Training
We offer specialized, interactive on-site and online training tailored to your target group, that focuses on high-quality content and methodology.
Consulting
We support you throughout every stage of your project cycle including building monitoring systems and capacity development.
About us
trans:verse delivers reliable, high-quality services with purpose, diligence, and critical thinking. Our work is grounded in a deep commitment to gender equality and conflict transformation. As a lean organisation, we provide personalised attention to each project. Drawing on our extensive network of national and international experts, we navigate complexity by delivering comprehensive, actionable insights and products. Our core services include strategy development & technical advice, analysis & research, and training and capacity strengthening. We are members of Women in Development Europe (WIDE), Women’s International Leage for Peace and Freedom (WILPF) and Future Earth.
Managing Partners
Julia and Birgit come from different feminist schools of thought and have followed distinct professional and academic paths. This means, that they look at a subject from different angles, grounding their approach in a shared commitment to challenging structural exclusion, advancing gender and conflict sensitivity, and embracing diverse perspectives. They started trans:verse, giving their passions a new direction: assisting clients in humanitarian, development and peacebuilding work.
“We believe in integrity, being true to our values and showing respect for other people, especially persons from deprivileged groups, by helping to uphold their rights. With trans:verse, we make a commitment to safeguard gender equality and the do no harm approach in the humanitarian, development and peacebuilding work. “
Buzz-Word Bingo
In the humanitarian, development and peacebuilding sectors, certain terms and concepts tend to be subject to fashion, resulting in their meaning being diluted and used loosely.
At trans:verse, we are transparent about our approaches. This includes clarifying our understanding of certain terms and concepts so that we do not simply use the latest buzzwords to appear well-informed and up to date.
Also, there is usually more than one way to understand something. Working in diverse teams requires us to discuss different perspectives until we reach a shared understanding that suits everyone, supports the values that trans:verse stands for and best serves our clients.
“Embracing our needs, stories and lived experiences allows us to co—create meaningful, robust and sustainable pathways to navigate the challenges and conflicts of our time. trans:verse exemplifies a commitment to investing in the transformative strength of inclusivity, critical self-reflectivity and radical hope.”
We were contracted by:
„“Working with trans:verse’s LGBTIQA+ researchers was a very meaningful experience. I felt it was easy, natural, and deeply affirming to co-create with people who share such an important part of our identity.”“
„trans:verse delivered a balanced, candid review of our cross-border HDP nexus project in South Sudan and Uganda, demonstrating outstanding subject matter expertise and intercultural sensitivity, as well as creativity on the ground to get the job done. The report was highly appreciated by all project partners, particularly for its insightful recommendations.“
„Huge shout-out to trans:verse for delivering an outstanding training. The content and the facilitators were all top-notch. “
„I sincerely recommend trans.verse for any initiative advancing gender equality, conflict transformation, and inclusive peacebuilding. Their commitment to empowering young women from conflict-affected areas through safe spaces for dialogue, skill-building, and advocacy made a valuable contribution to advancing the Women, Peace and Security and Youth, Peace and Security agendas in the region.“
„trans:verse brought flexibility, rigor, and feminist insight to our research, adapting methods to complex contexts while ensuring meaningful processes and outcomes for us and our partners.“
„We appreciate the reliability of trans:verse and how they tailored Do No Harm trainings to be equally effective for expert audiences and those new to the approach.“
„While gender equality in vocational education is not new, trans:verse redefined its application in Côte d’Ivoire, bringing context-specific innovation to dual apprenticeship training with practical, actionable solutions.“
„trans:verse brought a deep understanding of the subject matter, an ability to communicate complex concepts clearly, and making training sessions engaging and impactful. Working with government mediators and civil society networks, they have consistently exceeded our expectations and demonstrated a genuine passion for advancing gender-sensitive and inclusive approaches to mediation.“
We have lived and worked in:
We have lived and worked in Afghanistan, Algeria, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Benin, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Cameroon, Djibouti, DRC, Ethiopia, Georgia, Ghana, Iraq, Ivory Coast, Kosovo, Liechtenstein, Mali, Morocco, Mozambique, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, Philippines, Rwanda, Senegal, Slovenia, South Sudan, Timor-Leste, Tunisia, Togo and Uganda.
Our working languages are English, French, Nepali, Tetun and German.