Challenges & Innovations #4 IP Vietnam How to measures both short and long-term impact results How do we assess the potential social change impact ??????

Potential Social Change Impact “IFP has done justice for me; now it is my turn for others in my communities” -J.B, IFP India alumnus How to measure? Social change >>>> Social justice Mindset Social values/Lifestyle Well-beings of others Thoughts and action

Potential social change impact Prior to receiving IFP fellowship Selection phase: Assess potential social change impact in application reviewing? Interviewing? Post selection orientation Activities built onto what FEs already have Life milestones Individual assets: social commitment Reminding FEs why they were selected Sharpening Personal Statement and Study Objectives essays 3. Post fellowship phase Alumni meeting: individual assets survey At least one year later: Interview Questionnaire on Origin, Journey, Return Social change impact, continued hopes and dreams 4. Three + years after return ??? Depends on: Social-economic, political conditions in the country -- open more space for fellows to engage in strengthening civil societies Social changes taking place which opens more doors for fellows to take part at levels of influencing social policies

Prior to receiving IFP fellowship Selection phase: Assess potential social change impact in application reviewing? Interviewing?

Rank from 1 – 7 (with 7 being highest) Ranking Form for Interviewers and Observers during discussion activities to assess leadership potential CEEVN-IFP 2005 Selection Name of Finalist: ____________________________________ Application #_________ Rank from 1 – 7 (with 7 being highest) 1)The candidate is able to describe social injustice issues confronting his/her social group/ work, and/or community 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 2) Able to convince the Committee about the work which he/she has done to address a social justice concern (even in a small scale) 3) Has thought of and discussed future directions of his/her work/institution/social group to build a clearer vision 4)Ability to reflect on future events and their potential impact on his/her social group/ organization/ community 5)Has come up with strategies to help his or her social group or organization to achieve desired results 6)Has potential ability to work with other relevant individuals/organizations to form a network to work toward bringing positive changes in the community/workplace 7)Demonstrates ability to encourage and mobilize others to work with him/her to bring positive changes to the community/workplace 8)Able to communicate and promote his/her ideas to bring about social changes with confidence and clarity Total scores: _________ Additional Score: If awarded an IFP fellowship to obtain the appropriate knowledge and skills, this candidate has the potential of making positive impact as a social change agent for social justice after his/her return

Post selection orientation Activities built onto what FEs already have Life milestones Individual assets: social commitment Reminding FEs why they were selected Sharpening Personal Statement and Study Objectives essays

Potential social change impact 3. Post fellowship phase Alumni meeting: individual assets survey At least one year later: Interview Questionnaire on Origin, Journey, Return Social change impact, continued hopes and dreams 4. Three + years after return ??? Depends on ??? Social-economic, political conditions in the country -- open more space for fellows to engage in strengthening civil societies Social changes taking place which opens more doors for fellows to take part at levels of influencing social policies

A role model that others can identify with and follow. 3. Post fellowship phase At least one year later: Interview Questionnaire on Origin, Journey, Return Social Change Impact, continued Hopes and Dreams Flyers Alumni story Video Story that reveals potential social change impact, his/her thoughts on the well beings of others, actions taken. A role model that others can identify with and follow.