Session 9: Identifying Impact, Reporting and Storytelling Skills Lillian with baby Carolyn Susan What is project impact? The change experienced by project beneficiaries usually positive

IMPACT Activity Activity What is Impact? Provide a beneficiary with a mobility tri-cycle Train him to operate & Maintain the tricycle Independent mobility, more social interaction, access to education & higher self-esteem Lillian with baby Carolyn Susan Activity Activity IMPACT

What is an impact indicator Lillian with baby Carolyn What is an impact indicator A means of knowing that the impact has happened A way of measuring the impact Susan

Example of an indicator (how do you know?) Independent mobility, the beneficiary is operating his tricycle. Social interaction he says he now goes to church and goes to watch football independently Education he now goes to Polytechnic Higher self-esteem he says he is more respected by others & his mother says he is more confident Lillian with baby Carolyn Susan

Means of verification (what is the evidence?) Independent mobility, - the beneficiary operating his tricycle pictures, video. Social interaction, - he says he now goes to church and does shopping independently Structured interview - documented Lillian with baby Carolyn Susan

Means of verification (what is the evidence?) Education - he now goes to Polytechnic - Photo of his Polytechnic registration card Higher self-esteem – he says he is more respected by others & his mother says he is more confident Structured interview - documented Lillian with baby Carolyn Susan

You provide training for 60 people in pig and poultry rearing You organise a large awareness / advocacy event for a big crowd of people in the community. You provide training for 60 people in pig and poultry rearing You provide a school leaver with an intellectual disability with a cow for after they graduate Lillian with baby Carolyn Susan

What is the impact you want to achieve? What indictors will you use? Lillian with baby Carolyn What is the impact you want to achieve? What indictors will you use? What means of verification will you use? Susan

Three examples to consider in groups.

What Makes a Good Report? Context Against project plan Achievements and impact Stories and photographs Problems and changes Expenditure Sustainability Lessons Lillian with baby Carolyn Susan On time Checked Clear language

Stories … Are easy to remember Susan Stories … Are easy to remember Alter boring data into appealing content Are easy to understand Instil emotions Can amplify change

Key Elements of a Story Resolution Challenge (Antagonist) Lillian with baby Carolyn Susan Challenge (Antagonist) Resolution Person (Protagonist) Transformation

Gathering Stories Who is the audience? Who will write the story? Lillian with baby Carolyn Gathering Stories Who is the audience? Who will write the story? How will the story be told?

Some Storytelling Tips Time bound Specific Emotional Focus Stick to the theme Use social media Use personal connections Simple words From the subject (quotes) Lillian with baby Carolyn Susan