Theory of Change

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toc Created with Sketch. Inclusive policy design and improved ministerial planning systems and processes. WLE access to government ministries. Good/trusting relationship. Civil society able to hold governments to account. WLE works with national and local governments Partnership strategies to achieve sustained change Inclusive education, civil society and workforce development programmes developed. WLE engages professional talent to support and drive forward our Theory of Change. Political and social structures allow and support formation of user-led groups from minority communities. Existence of some form of civil society, able to mobilise and advocate. A recognised political structure. Equitable access to markets and technology. Improved economic, social and political participation by underrepresented groups. WLE works through local communities and representatives of above groups where they exist. WLE works with local partners to build representation for groups where it does not already exist. WLE engages professional talent to support and drive forward our Theory of Change. World’s most vulnerable reach their potential. ‘Schools,’ trained teachers and employment opportunities exist. Basic infrastructure exists. Women and girls / disabled people able to attend school, facilities available to support this. Trained teachers support innovative and child-centred education techniques. Teaching and the value of learning are respected. WLE identifies countries and areas where it is possible to work and can add most value. WLE identifies local partners to deliver appropriate programmes. WLE engages professional talent to support and drive forward our Theory of Change. A level of stability in country, WLE has a mandate to work in-country. Some appreciation in-country of the importance of diversity / willingness to change. Development organisations with skill sharing and capacity building interventions are welcomed and understood. There is a link between the education system and employment opportunities. Underrepresented groups are able to benefit from international development (women, LGBT), minority communities, disabled people, indigenous people). WLE is a learning organisation and seeks to learn from partnerships with other development organisations in country and internationally. WLE campaigns for change internationally and builds a trusted ‘thought leader’ position to become a go-to organisation. WLE engages professional talent to support and drive forward our Theory of Change.
We believe sustainable change requires effective government institutions and work directly with governments to ensure this.
Nobody knows context better than local organisations, activists and experts. That's why with partner with them whenever we can.
Our unique TAAP inclusion framework helps ensure that most marginsaled groups are part of all program development.
We maintain a database of thousands of experts across every area in which we work. This means we can quickly "staff up" when the need arises.
Nobody knows context better than the individuals and communities living where projects are taking place. They are the best source of information and feedback.
Alongside local partners, we use our unique TAAP inclusion framework to ensure the most marginalised groups are represented.
We maintain a database of thousands of experts across every area in which we work. This means we can quickly "staff up" when the need arises.
We never want to reinvent the wheel. If an organisation is already doing something well, we aim to partner with them to further our work and theres in a collaborative, open and productive way.
Just as we aim to learn from other organisations, there are areas where we believe our methodology is sector-leading (for example, in inclusion) and our goal is to engage with as many partners as possible to further their work using our knowledge.
We maintain a database of thousands of experts across every area in which we work. This means we can quickly "staff up" when the need arises.
We believe certain environmental factors are essential for us to operate, which is why we do not work in conflict regions. Instead, we focus our efforts in places with a functioning civil society and when engaging with states, low governmental corruption levels.
Nobody knows context better than local organisations, activists and experts. That's why with partner with them whenever we can.
We maintain a database of thousands of experts across every area in which we work. This means we can quickly "staff up" when the need arises.