Purpose and Principles

Our research and evaluation work is rooted in:

• Learning: Constantly improving our interventions through lessons from the field.
• Transparency: Providing stakeholders with honest and timely performance data.
• Participation: Involving communities in every stage of the research process.
• Accountability: Ensuring donor resources are well spent and aligned with mission goals.

What We Measure

We track a wide range of indicators across thematic areas including:

• Access to education and student retention rates.
• Improvements in household income and economic resilience.
• Health outcomes such as maternal care access and malnutrition reduction.
• Community perceptions of safety, rights, and inclusion.

Tools and Methodologies

• Baseline Studies: Comprehensive assessments conducted before program rollout to inform design.
• Impact Evaluations: Mixed-method studies evaluating short- and long-term outcomes.
• Surveys & Focus Groups: Regular engagement with beneficiaries and stakeholders.
• Monitoring Dashboards: Real-time tracking using mobile tools and field reporting.

Community-Led Evaluation

GHASDO prioritizes inclusive, community-led evaluation processes. Local leaders, youth groups, and volunteers are trained to collect and analyze data. This not only increases accuracy but builds local capacity and ownership of the results.

Knowledge Sharing

• We publish annual Impact Reports and Case Studies accessible to the public and partners.
• We host community learning forums where stakeholders discuss findings and plan adaptations.
• We contribute to national and international conferences and research platforms.