Although there has been a great deal of research and work on strengthening the local character in the humanitarian sector,ready-made tools for the field and applicable guides are very few. These gaps are quite clear with regard to specific tools related to strengthening the local character of gender-based violence. As a result,this resource relies on relevant tools and guidance material developed by other sectors,to enable gender-based violence actors to use these resources to guide their work. This document has also been developed as an appendix to the Global Planning Study report on strengthening the local character of gender-based violence developed for the benefit of the Task Force on Strengthening the Local Character in the Field of Responsibility for Gender-Based Violence,and is designed to revolve around the major themes that emerge during this research. This includes the following: Partnership dynamics in coordination groups,capacity building and participation of women-led and advocacy organizations.