Participatory training is a learner-centered approach in which all participants actively engage in the learning process instead of receiving information passively from a trainer. It encourages discussion, reflection, group activities, role plays, case studies, problem-solving exercises, storytelling, and experience sharing. In gender training, participatory methods recognize that every individual has personal experiences, beliefs, and attitudes related to gender. These experiences become valuable learning resources that help participants understand gender issues more deeply and critically. Gender training aims to create awareness about gender equality, gender roles, discrimination, power relations, and social justice. These topics are closely connected with people's values, emotions, culture, and daily lives. Therefore, simply delivering lectures or presenting facts is often not enough to change attitudes or behavior. Participatory training allows participants to question their assumptions, express their opinions, listen to different perspectives, and learn through interaction. Such involvement makes the learning process meaningful and lasting. One of the major reasons for emphasizing participatory training in gender training is that gender is a social construct learned through family, education, religion, media, and society. People often accept gender stereotypes without questioning them. Through participatory activities, participants examine these stereotypes and understand how they influence opportunities, responsibilities, and relationships. Interactive exercises encourage self-reflection, helping