 This study examines the gendered consequences of participatory interventions specifically in relation to water and sanitation initiatives using a qualitative approach in Mupuapua District, Tanzania. The study finds that participation reinforces gender inequity and reproduces gendered norms due to activity-specific participation, women's passive participation within activities, and limited opportunities for decision-making. However, the study also indicates that participation can provide a platform to increase the status of women, prioritize their needs, and demand a stronger position in decision-making within the household and community. The study recommends that CLTS organizers harness this opportunity to address gender inequalities within the community. This article was authored by Hannah Taff, Alekebi Abdullah, Elizabeth Zemp, and others.