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After the donors read my Theory of Change documents, they will understand how investing their resources in our work will impact the world.

I think the most important group of people to include in this conversation about refining our ToC would be partners. I would ask them especially about assumptions that we could not see.

After funders view my Theory of Change, they should understand the organization's goals and objectives, the strategies that will be used to achieve those goals, and the evidence that supports the organization's approach. They should also understand the risks and challenges that the organization faces, and how the organization plans to mitigate those risks. In addition, they should understand the organization's financial health and how the organization plans to use their funding.

The group of people most important to speak to as you refine your Theory of Change are likely your beneficiaries or program participants. Their insights and perspectives are crucial for ensuring that the Theory of Change accurately reflects their needs, experiences, and aspirations. Some questions to ask this group include:
What are the most important problems that you face?
What are your hopes and dreams for the future?
What do you think are the most effective ways to address these problems?

Funders:
Funders should understand how their financial support aligns with the program's objectives and the expected outcomes. They should grasp the logic behind the program's strategies and interventions, how their investment contributes to achieving positive change, and the anticipated impact of their funding on the target population or cause. They should also have clarity on the program's sustainability and the long-term benefits of their support.

Beneficiaries:
Beneficiaries should gain a clear understanding of how the program will directly impact their lives or communities. They should comprehend the goals and objectives, their role in the program, and the expected outcomes they can anticipate. Beneficiaries should also understand the support, resources, and services they will receive and how their participation contributes to their empowerment and well-being.

Partners:
Partners should grasp how their collaboration fits into the broader program's framework. They should understand the shared goals, their specific roles and responsibilities, and how their expertise or resources complement the program's efforts. Partners should also be aware of the mutual benefits and expected outcomes of the partnership.

Executive Staff:
Executive staff should have a comprehensive view of how the program aligns with the organization's mission and strategic goals. They should understand the program's overall design, strategies, and intended impact. This includes recognizing the potential challenges and opportunities associated with program implementation and how it integrates into the organization's broader portfolio.

Program Staff:
Program staff should have a detailed understanding of their specific roles and responsibilities within the program. They should comprehend how their daily activities contribute to achieving program objectives and desired outcomes. Program staff should also be aware of the measurement and evaluation methods in place to track progress and how they can provide valuable input and feedback.

Board Members:
Board members should gain insight into how the program aligns with the organization's mission and strategic direction. They should understand the program's goals, strategies, and anticipated impact on the community or cause. Board members should also recognize the program's financial sustainability, potential risks, and how it reflects the organization's commitment to good governance and accountability.

Funders:
Funders should understand how their financial support aligns with the program's objectives and the expected outcomes. They should grasp the logic behind the program's strategies and interventions, how their investment contributes to achieving positive change, and the anticipated impact of their funding on the target population or cause. They should also have clarity on the program's sustainability and the long-term benefits of their support.

Beneficiaries:
Beneficiaries should gain a clear understanding of how the program will directly impact their lives or communities. They should comprehend the goals and objectives, their role in the program, and the expected outcomes they can anticipate. Beneficiaries should also understand the support, resources, and services they will receive and how their participation contributes to their empowerment and well-being.

Partners:
Partners should grasp how their collaboration fits into the broader program's framework. They should understand the shared goals, their specific roles and responsibilities, and how their expertise or resources complement the program's efforts. Partners should also be aware of the mutual benefits and expected outcomes of the partnership.

Executive Staff:
Executive staff should have a comprehensive view of how the program aligns with the organization's mission and strategic goals. They should understand the program's overall design, strategies, and intended impact. This includes recognizing the potential challenges and opportunities associated with program implementation and how it integrates into the organization's broader portfolio.

Program Staff:
Program staff should have a detailed understanding of their specific roles and responsibilities within the program. They should comprehend how their daily activities contribute to achieving program objectives and desired outcomes. Program staff should also be aware of the measurement and evaluation methods in place to track progress and how they can provide valuable input and feedback.

Board Members:
Board members should gain insight into how the program aligns with the organization's mission and strategic direction. They should understand the program's goals, strategies, and anticipated impact on the community or cause. Board members should also recognize the program's financial sustainability, potential risks, and how it reflects the organization's commitment to good governance and accountability.

Dear Partner,
Kindly read through our institutional theory of change that deals with Learn, work and earn. Feedback on its relevance will be highly appreciatd.

1. District Leaders and Local government: they take part in the impplimentation of the project thus their input will be very relevant in the process
2. Trainees and their guardians: understanding our approach and milestone projection is important especially when we all hold the same vision.

After the donor reads our ToC, they should understand our new strategy to reach SMEs through grant support and trainings. The blended approach is suitable for SME growth.

After the program staff view my Theory of Change, they should understand that their positive attitude is key for us to achieve.

Beneficiaries

What are your thoughts on this toc

Beneficiaries

What are your thoughts on this toc

Après avoir lu ma théorie, ils devraient comprendre notre voie de changement, d'où nous quittons, ce que nous réalisons, les résultats que nous atteignont

à l'équipe de planification

They should be able to quickly understand the outcomes I'm trying to achieve and some of the ways we do it.

After completing our ToC exercise, our client's board should endorse the ambition in the CSR framework defined and approve the required funding, understanding the value of this investment and the rationale for the proposal

The beneficiary

After reading my theory of change the beneficiary will understand how we shall end open defecation in the area through implementation of certain activities as well as what role they are expected to play as beneficiaries. He will understand how the different activities will interact together to achieve the desired outcome and the assumptions made to achieve the desired outcome.

The Village headman, Environmental Health Technologists, the water and sanitation coordinator from the local authority, Neighborhood health committee members and community volunteers

After funders view my Theory of Change, they should understand the strategic approach our organization is taking to achieve the desired impact.

After funders view my Theory of Change, they should understand the strategic approach our organization is taking to achieve the desired impact.

Program staff and implementers. They are the individuals closest to the ground, actively involved in the day-to-day implementation of your initiatives. Engaging them in the refinement process is crucial for gathering practical insights, identifying potential challenges, and ensuring the feasibility and effectiveness of the proposed strategies.

What operational challenges do you anticipate in implementing the proposed interventions?
How do you foresee the target communities responding to the proposed interventions?
In your experience, what adjustments might be necessary in the proposed Theory of Change based on real-world conditions?

I think Theory of change should be understandable by all the stakeholders specially the funders should understand it clearly that where is the focus of the organization and what are the outcomes and interventions in order to give their funds on related points.

We need to consider the funders and the beneficiaries as group to ask regarding the possible changes.

After viewing of theory of change our program staff should know and understand the theory of change all steps which are required, (outcome precondition intervention assumption) beside this the planning strategy activities indicators etc. because if there is some imprecise they should ask and try to take it properly as they are going to implement the project to achieve the goals which expected to bring change.

After viewing of theory of change our program staff should know and understand the theory of change all steps which are required, (outcome precondition intervention assumption) beside this the planning strategy activities indicators etc. because if there is some imprecise they should ask and try to take it properly as they are going to implement the project to achieve the goals which expected to bring change.

One of the most important thing that we should not kept the Theory of Change as it is, but it must be refine and be suitable for better implementation to get the outcome, so I do believe that we should set indicator and it is necessary to ask our stakeholder, beneficiaries even donors to share their concern regarding the emerge idea that required to address it ,so a proper evaluation and monitoring should be taken in account and the stakeholders and beneficiaries should involve in implementation cycle as well and ask them to share their finding therefore incorporating of new idea is must for updating and refining of theory of change as everything is in evolving day by day
The question it should be asked are they satisfy with implementation are there any idea need to address which is missed or the stakeholder properly involved in all steps and stages ,are appropriate monitoring conduct to support and provide guidance and we have sufficient budget to incorporate the new idea to achieve the outcome in high quality and level .

After donors view my Theory of Change, they should understand the clear and logical connection between our interventions and the positive outcomes we aim to achieve. They should understand that our organization has a well-thought-out strategy in place to address the needs of the communities we serve in Rakhine State, Myanmar.

As a Water and Habitat Field Officer at the ICRC in Rakhine State, my experience has taught me that donors are looking for tangible results and impact from their investments. Therefore, it is important for them to understand how our interventions will bring about positive change and improve the lives of the beneficiaries.

Through our Theory of Change, donors should also understand the specific goals and objectives of our interventions, as well as the strategies and tactics we will use to achieve them. This will give them a clear understanding of how their contributions will be utilized and the expected outcomes.

Furthermore, donors should also understand the unique challenges and constraints we face in implementing our interventions in a conflict-affected area like Rakhine State. This will help them appreciate the resilience and adaptability of our team in overcoming these challenges and delivering effective aid to the affected communities.

Overall, after donors view our Theory of Change, they should have a comprehensive understanding of our organization’s approach, goals, and expected outcomes. They should also have confidence in our team’s ability to implement the interventions successfully and make a positive impact in the lives of the beneficiaries.

When refining a Theory of Change, it is crucial to involve the group of people who will be directly impacted by the organization's services - the beneficiaries. After all, the ultimate goal of the organization is to improve their lives. Therefore, the most important group to speak to would be the beneficiaries themselves.

Some key questions that could be asked to this group include:

1. What specific challenges do you face in your daily life?
2. How do you believe our organization can address these challenges?
3. Are there any gaps in our current services that you would like to see addressed?
4. How do you see our organization's services impacting your life in the future?

It is important to actively listen to the beneficiaries and take their feedback into consideration when refining the Theory of Change. They may provide valuable insights and perspectives that were not previously considered, ultimately leading to a more effective and impactful approach. Conducting focus groups or interviews with a diverse group of beneficiaries can provide a comprehensive understanding of their needs and desires, allowing the organization to tailor their services accordingly.

The program staff can understand, by viewing the theory of change, what activity will be done by them and how to implement it on the field.

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I would want to speak to a group of my organization's beneficiaries. My main questions would be whether they think that the preconditions identified in the Theory of Change are valuable to them, and if they think that the assumptions we have made about how the proposed interventions will lead to those preconditions are reasonable.

The group of people that i would like to ask is the donors, Project managers and beneficiairies beacause everyone among is a key in designing a comprehesnible theory of change. Managers have the skills in project management and are the ones who will manage the budget and even do budget allocation. On the side of a donor they really want to see change in the community to those people on which the intervention is being done so there is a huge need to really know how it is going on through a well designed with their input to the theory of change?

Let's focus on funders. After reading the Theory of Change, funders should understand:

1. Impact Logic: They should have a clear understanding of how the organization's activities lead to specific outcomes and ultimately contribute to the intended impact. The Theory of Change should convey a logical and compelling narrative, showcasing the cause-and-effect relationships between interventions and results.

2. Assumptions and Risks: Funders need to grasp the underlying assumptions and potential risks associated with the Theory of Change. This includes understanding the external factors that might influence the success of the organization's initiatives and the potential challenges that could impact the desired outcomes.

3. Measurable Indicators: Funders should be able to identify the key performance indicators and metrics used to measure success. The Theory of Change should provide clarity on what will be measured, how it will be measured, and the expected benchmarks for success.

4. Long-Term Vision: Funders should gain insight into the organization's long-term vision and the sustainability of the proposed changes. The Theory of Change should articulate not only short-term outcomes but also the broader vision for lasting impact, helping funders see the value and potential long-term benefits of their investment.

In summary, the Theory of Change should equip funders with a comprehensive understanding of the organization's logic model, assumptions, indicators, and the overarching vision, enabling them to make informed decisions about supporting the initiative.

After donors view my Theory of Change, they should understand;
Impact and Outcomes: How the pathway of change leads to meaningful impact and desired outcomes and the potential positive changes the initiative aims to achieve.
Sustainability: How the pathway of change address the sustainability of the interventions and how the organization plans to ensure continued positive outcomes beyond the funding period.

Beneficiaries or Service Users

How do you perceive the proposed pathway of change and its potential impact on your community or individual circumstances?
What are the key needs and priorities that you feel should be addressed in the initiative?
Do you have any concerns or suggestions regarding the proposed interventions?

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Knowing your audience is a key factor in success in the desired field, as it facilitates the adoption of communication paths and helps determine the significance of the impact you message has on that specific audience.

Knowing your audience is a key factor in success in the desired field, as it facilitates the adoption of communication paths and helps determine the significance of the impact you message has on that specific audience.

My target audience is funders / donors

After reading my Theory of Change, my funders should understand:

The clear problem or challenge my organization is addressing.
Our proposed solution and the specific activities we will undertake.
The expected outcomes of our work and how we will measure success.
The resources we need to implement our ToC and achieve our goals.
The potential impact of our work on the beneficiaries and the broader community

After the donor views my TOC, they should understand how it related with their country engagement strategy as the preconditions are similar to the intentions in their strategy.

Target population as they give insight of what they see as a gap after the TOC has been developed. But also Partner CSOs that can point out areas that are potential synergy, where collaboration is possible hence pooling resources

How their daily activities and implementation strategies connect to and support the achievement of longer-term goals and population-level outcomes. The pathway of change will demonstrate the linkages between frontline efforts, outputs and outcomes over time in order to achieve the organization's overall vision.

The assumptions that underlie the change process and how their work either tests or influencers key assumptions. This will help them recognize how to adapt approaches based on lessons learned or changing circumstances.

Their role and scope of responsibilities within the strategic frame, providing clarity, focus and capacity to effect intended results-based management.

Potential barriers or impediments their work may face based on the contextual factors mapped, better enabling mitigation or advocacy efforts to be planned accordingly.

Some questions I would like to ask this group include:

What are the most pressing challenges or needs in your community that you feel are not being adequately addressed currently?

Which of our existing program activities or services have you found most helpful or meaningful? Why?

Are there any activities that have not worked well or been less useful? What could be improved?

What would need to change at the individual, community or systems level for you to feel like your life or community has truly improved?

Are there any important contextual factors, groups of people or community dynamics we should consider that could impact our work?

A theory of change helps to identify solutions to effectively address the causes of problems that hinder progress and guide decisions on which approach should be taken, considering UN comparative advantages, effectiveness, feasibility and uncertainties that are part of any change process. The following are some of the question an individual can ask the group:

What needs to happen to make your vision a reality?
Are all your outcomes necessary?
Do you understand the pre-conditions that will ensure change is sustainable and long-term?
What helps you accelerate your efforts?
What gets in your way or inhibits your progress?

After program staff view my Theory of Change, they should understand long term goals, intermediate outcomes, indicators and interventions/activities.

All the stakeholders which include Donors, Funders, beneficiaries, executive directors, board of trustees, program staff and etc.

a Teoria da Mudança deve fornecer uma narrativa coesa e abrangente que eduque e capacite os diferentes grupos de pessoas envolvidas, capacitando-os a desempenhar seu papel de forma eficaz na realização da mudança desejada.

Ao refinar uma Teoria da Mudança, pode ser mais importante falar com as partes interessadas diretamente envolvidas na implementação do programa ou projeto em questão. Isso inclui membros da equipe responsáveis pela execução das atividades, bem como indivíduos ou grupos da comunidade-alvo que serão afetados pelas intervenções planejadas. Aqui estão algumas perguntas que podem ser úteis ao falar com esse grupo de pessoas:

Como vocês veem o problema que estamos tentando resolver com este programa/projeto?
Quais são os principais desafios ou barreiras que vocês enfrentam em relação a este problema?
Como as atividades propostas podem ajudar a abordar esses desafios?
Quais são as oportunidades específicas que vocês veem para alcançar o sucesso com estas intervenções?
Quais são as suas preocupações ou dúvidas sobre as estratégias propostas?
Como podemos garantir que as abordagens sejam culturalmente sensíveis e relevantes para a comunidade-alvo?
Que recursos ou apoio adicional vocês precisam para implementar com sucesso essas intervenções?
Como vocês gostariam de ser envolvidos no processo de implementação e monitoramento do programa/projeto?
Quais indicadores de progresso seriam mais significativos para vocês acompanharem ao longo do tempo?
Como podemos garantir que as atividades planejadas sejam sustentáveis e tenham impacto a longo prazo?