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Social Impact Evaluation
WEETU's programmes don't just help clients improve their finances. They enhance the quality of their lives.
That's not wishful thinking. The results are in the Social Impact Evaluation Tool.
The SIE is a longitudinal study performed by an independent research firm that measures non-financial outcomes. WEETU created it for micro-finance programmes, but it can be adapted to suit others.
Development of social capital is commonly known as a 'soft' outcome. But it has practical, provable results. They can be quantified by the SIE. Findings can then be used to evaluate and fine-tune a programme. Or, they can be presented to funders, policymakers and partners.
It is a tool that proves results.
WEETU's evaluations found programme participants who grow in confidence are more likely to exercise, to take advantage of adult education and are active members of their communities. The argument could be made they are healthier, less likely to need benefits and create higher aspirations for their children -- all of which can have tangible, community-wide results.
Some WEETU Results
- At the end of training, 88 per cent of participants said they are confident making decisions about their families' futures. That's up from 68 per cent at the start.
- 100 percent said they are confident dealing with banks, up from 54 per cent.
- 85 per cent said they feel in control of their lives, up from 62 per cent.
- 78 per cent said they feel secure about their abilities, up from 52 per cent.
- 60 per cent said they feel more confident and positive, up from 17 per cent.
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