Dr. Michelle Lokot

Humanitarian practitioner, independent consultant and Assistant Professor

Next training: Decolonising monitoring and evaluation and research: practical guidance from a feminist approach: 26th November, 28th November, 3rd December and 5th December.

About me

I am a humanitarian practitioner, independent consultant and Assistant Professor at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. I have a PhD from SOAS and 17 years of experience working on gender equality and gender-based violence, including longer term experience in Jordan, Nigeria and Burundi.

Consulting practice

My consulting work includes:

  • Assessments and research on gender and GBV

  • Technical advice on gender, GBV and forced migration

  • Organisational assessments on gender and culture, gender and social inclusion audits/self-assessments

  • Workshop facilitation on feminist research, decolonising research, gender, GBV, researching gender, Theory of Change and ethical and survivor-centred approaches to GBV research

  • Curriculum and training content development

Current training available

Decolonising Monitoring And Evaluation And Research: Practical Guidance From A Feminist Approach - 26th November, 28th November, 3rd December and 5th December. It will run from 11am-12:30pm and 1:30-3pm London time each day.Who is this for?
This course is for anyone who works in the Development or Humanitarian sector, is involved in M&E, learning and research activities, and is looking to come away with some practical strategies to decolonise their work. If you want to go beyond just the idea of ‘we need to decolonise’, this course is for you!All participants will:
* Receive 12 hours of live facilitation with an experienced trainer and practitioner.
* Have opportunities to learn with and from other practitioners and researchers from around the world.
* Receive a detailed manual with key terms and handouts to use during the course.
* Have an opportunity for a 1:1 chat with the facilitator, to get advice/support on specific research projects during the course.
* Be invited to join an informal support group that includes previous course participants.Feedback from previous participants:
* “I’m not going to be able to look at anything the same again”
* “The workshop gave be better awareness on how to identify coloniality and to deal with it”
* “It was exceptionally delivered and prepared”
* “The group processing was wonderful. It was great to work with colleagues across sectors.”Demystifying qualitative research: an introductory training - 28th August 2025 [CLOSED].If these dates don't suit you or you are interested in a tailored training based on your organisation's needs, or 1:1 support/advice please complete this short form

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