Testing the Effectiveness of the Men as Partners Program (MAP) in Soweto, South Africa

This project was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of the Men as Partners (MAP) program in South Africa in terms of: changing men’s gender attitudes, norms and behaviors; changing aspects of gender dynamics in relationships; reducing the prevalence of unwanted pregnancy risk behaviors at individual and community levels; and increasing male involvement in GBV and HIV prevention and in HIV care and support activities. The study was conducted in collaboration with EngenderHealth and Hope Worldwide. This report details the process of the study, form its implementation, execution, results, successes and challenges.