More than ever, the aid sector is under pressure to deliver. The sector has created a suite of training to ensure that people learn what must be done – proposal writing, grants, finance, monitoring and evaluation, project management and many more compliance-related trainings. As compliance and results measurements become more complex, our focus has turned increasingly towards these areas Continue reading
Category Archives: Learning
Aid Works is publishing its Evaluation Process Toolkit for free
At Aid Works we want to help build local expertise in order to support organisations and consultants in the global south to conduct evaluations. Our Toolkit guides you through each stage of an evaluation and is suitable for all experience levels. Consisting of the main Toolkit and 9 additional resources, it features useful tips and links, examples from our work and opportunities to contact us for further support. Find out how to access the Toolkit here.
Our new six-session package Anti-racism Unpacked offers a safe, confidential space to help individuals become change makers in anti-racism
Aid Works associates have created easy-to-use guidelines to help plan effective health messaging during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic
Does your orgnisation need to communicate key messages about COVID-19? Whether you’re helping the public or health workers to keep safe during the current pandemic, our brand-new Risk Communications Guidelines for Public Health Emergencies can help you to create an effective communications strategy. This practical guide takes you through 2 key research questions and contains checklists and useful tips. Continue reading
Aid Works and the COVID-19 response – combining expertise in public health, WASH and information specialities
There is a universe of possibilities around how people and organisations can help during the coronavirus crisis.
At Aid Works, we’re working with our specialists in public health, WASH, communications, training and mentoring and public-private partnerships to decide where our skills will be of greatest use.
We want to harness the knowledge we’ve gained from evaluating projects and providing technical support to our in-country partners Continue reading
Health Pooled Fund South Sudan has created easy-to-follow guidelines to help Boma health workers teach communities about COVID-19
The guidelines contain information about the disease, how to avoid contracting or spreading COVID-19 including regular hand washing and physical distancing practices, symptoms and self-protection. The guidelines can be adapted to use in different contexts. Click here to access. Continue reading
Aid Works has launched a free online innovate session for your organisation
It’s a challenging time for everyone. We want to help you think beyond current constraints to develop new possibilities. We facilitate, you innovate. This is a free 75-minute rapid innovation workshop for your team (maximum 5 people). Continue reading
How do local and national NGOs access funding?
Aid Works is assisting the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) and NEAR (Network for Empowered Aid Response) to understand the amount of funding reaching local and national NGOs directly and indirectly. The research will be used to develop case studies for Somalia and South Sudan. Continue reading
Reducing the risk of children drowning in Ghana
Drowning is among the 10 leading causes of death of young people in every region of the world. The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) has been working with Felix Foundation in Ghana since 2015 to deliver water safety education through schools across Accra. In 2017, the project – funded by Jersey Overseas Aid – reached more than 25,000 children with water safety messages. Aid Works was commissioned to evaluate the project’s effectiveness and impact. Read the report here.
Bold ideas to improve the humanitarian supply chain
The challenge:
Today, more than 136 million people around the world live in areas experiencing humanitarian crises; millions of these people are unreachable by traditional humanitarian aid delivery (USAID). 30 of the biggest donors and aid organisations have recently signed ‘The Grand Bargain’ agreement to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of humanitarian action. Donors are looking for innovation and creative ways to improve the delivery of goods and services to alleviate the growing need. Continue reading