AmplifyChange User Guide #1: Explaining our Theory of Change.

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1 Amplify User Guide #1: Explaining our Theory of. By Dr PeiYao Chen LME Advisor, Amplify

2 Theory of A Theory of is a tool to help you describe the changes you want to see and how you plan to get there.

3 Theory of

4 Theory of So, what are the changes we want to see?

5 Theory of Long-term impact in five thematic areas: Gender-based violence Access for the marginalised and vulnerable Safe abortion care Sexual health of young people and girls Stigma and discrimination

6 INDIVIDUAL Theory of INFORMAL FORMAL SYSTEMIC

7 INDIVIDUAL Theory of INFORMAL Increase individual awareness of SRHR as human rights Access to SRHR resources, information & services FORMAL Transform social norms policies & laws SYSTEMIC

8 INDIVIDUAL Theory of INFORMAL Increase individual awareness of SRHR as human rights FORMAL SYSTEMIC

9 Theory of Outcome: Increase individual awareness of SRHR as human rights Individuals from marginalised groups: Increase knowledge of SRHR as a human right Become empowered to claim their SRHR Become active in advocating for SRHR

10 INDIVIDUAL Theory of INFORMAL Access to SRHR resources, information & services FORMAL SYSTEMIC

11 Theory of Outcome: Access to SRHR resources, information & services Increased availability, accessibility, acceptability, and quality of SRHR resources, information and services. Expansion or improvement of SRHR services delivered by CSOs Strengthened multi-sector capacity and engagement for SRHR service delivery

12 INDIVIDUAL Theory of INFORMAL FORMAL Transform social norms SYSTEMIC

13 Theory of Outcome: Transform social norms Increased engagement among target groups to advocate for SRHR Key influencers Men and boys Service providers General public Increased media coverage of SRHR from a human rights perspective

14 INDIVIDUAL Theory of INFORMAL FORMAL policies & laws SYSTEMIC

15 Theory of Outcome: policies and laws Increased engagement and influence of CSOs on policy and budgetary process s in SRHR policies/laws/ budget allocations

16 INDIVIDUAL Theory of INFORMAL Increase individual awareness of SRHR as human rights Access to SRHR resources, information & services FORMAL Transform social norms policies & laws SYSTEMIC

17 INDIVIDUAL Theory of INFORMAL Increase individual awareness of SRHR as human rights Access to SRHR resources, information & services FORMAL Transform social norms policies & laws SYSTEMIC Stronger, more inclusive movements for SRHR

18 Theory of Outcome: Stronger, more inclusive movements for SRHR Improved quality of data and analysis Increased participation and leadership of marginalised groups Strengthened capacity of CSOs Strengthened collaboration among CSOs Increased engagement of potential allies across sectors and movements Locally developed new ideas implemented, lessons learned shared

19 INDIVIDUAL Theory of Grassroots organising Enhancing communications Increase individual awareness of SRHR as human rights Access to SRHR resources, information & services Innovative service delivery Proof of concept in access INFORMAL FORMAL Organisational capacity building Coalition building & engaging new actors Transform social norms SYSTEMIC policies & laws Influencing policy development, decisions, and implementation Building & collecting evidence for advocacy

20 Grassroots organising Enhancing communications INFORMAL STRENGTHENING GRANTS Increase individual awareness of SRHR as human rights INDIVIDUAL INNOVATION GRANT Access to SRHR resources, information & services Theory of Innovative service delivery Proof of concept in access FORMAL Organisational capacity building Coalition building & engaging new actors Transform social norms NETWORK GRANT SYSTEMIC policies & laws STRATEGIC GRANT Influencing policy development, decisions, and implementation Building & collecting evidence for advocacy

21 Theory of Question: How does my organisation fit into this Theory of? Do we need to work on all outcomes?

22 Theory of Answer: No one organisation creates social change alone. Each organisation plays a unique role and contributes collectively to achieving the larger goal.

23 50 women from an indigenous community increased their knowledge of Gender Based Violence as a human rights issue. INFORMAL STRENGTHENING GRANTS Increase individual awareness of SRHR as human rights INDIVIDUAL INNOVATION GRANT Access to SRHR resources, information & services Theory of 40% of the schools in the city are now implementing comprehensive sexuality education, compared to 30% last year. FORMAL SYSTEMIC

24 INDIVIDUAL Theory of INFORMAL FORMAL Transform social norms policies & laws NETWORK GRANT SYSTEMIC STRATEGIC GRANT Stronger, more inclusive movements for SRHR

25 INDIVIDUAL Theory of CSOs strengthened their organisational and technical capacity INFORMAL An influential religious leader changed his view to support LGBTQI rights. Transform social norms NETWORK GRANT SYSTEMIC policies & laws STRATEGIC GRANT New partnerships established with local faith-based organisations FORMAL Recommendations made by CSOs were included in government policies Proposed policies to restrict SRHR were stopped.

26 Theory of