Village Development Centre

Impact • Mainstreaming of children has helped to reduce child labour and give these children the opportunity to go to school and get an education. • Children's Parliaments have helped to give children a voice and a platform to participate in decision-making that affects their lives. • Imparting self-employment skills has helped to empower women to become economically independent and support their families. • Facilitating credit facilities has helped women to access the capital they need to start or expand their businesses. • Training women in entrepreneurship and providing credit assistance has helped women to develop the skills and knowledge they need to be successful entrepreneurs. • Organic farming has helped farmers to adopt sustainable agricultural practices that are better for the environment and their health. • Releasing and rehabilitating bonded labourers has helped to free bonded labourers from forced labour and given them the support they need to rebuild their lives. • Constructingindividual toilets and 12 school toilets has helped to improve sanitation in communities and reduce the risk of disease. • Building houses for impoverished individuals affected by flood disasters have provided shelter to people who have lost their homes due to natural disasters. • Providing safe drinking water through hand-bore wells has ensured that people have access to clean drinking water, even in disaster-affected areas. • Planting saplings in our project area has helped to reduce deforestation and improve air quality. • Conducting campaigns focusing on school enrolment, child rights, environmental issues, health, sanitation, fresh water access, and social security has helped to raise awareness of important issues and encourage people to take action. Impact Metrics: To evaluate the impact of our activities, we havedeveloped a set of impact metrics based on the various impacts listed. These metrics are measurable, specific, and directly related to the outcomes of the organization's initiatives. Here's a breakdown of potential impact metrics for each area of impact: 1. Reduction of Child Labour and Education Promotion: - Number of children mainstreamed from labour to schooling. - Percentage increase in school enrolment in targeted areas. 2. Children's Parliaments: - Number of Children's Parliaments established. - Measures of children's participation in decision-making processes (e.g., surveys or feedback mechanisms). 3. Empowerment of Women through Self-Employment Skills: - Number of women trained in self-employment skills. - Percentage of these women starting their own businesses or gaining employment. 4. Facilitating Credit Facilities for Women: - Number of women accessing credit facilities. - Growth in women-owned businesses as a result of these credit facilities. 5. Training in Entrepreneurship for Women: - Number of women trained in entrepreneurship. - Success rate of businesses started by these women (e.g., survival rate over a certain period). 6. Adoption of Organic Farming: - Number of farmers adopting organic farming practices. - Impact on environmental sustainability (e.g., soil health, biodiversity) and farmer health. 7. Improvement of Sanitation through Toilet Construction: - Number of individual and school toilets constructed. - Reduction in sanitation-related diseases in the communities. 8. Housing for Flood-Affected Individuals: - Number of houses built for flood victims. - Assessment of the long-term stability and safety of these houses. 9. Provision of Safe Drinking Water: - Number of hand-bore wells installed. - Reduction in water-borne diseases in the areas served. 10. Environmental Impact through Planting Saplings: - Number of saplings planted. - Impact on local deforestation rates and air quality improvements. 11. Awareness Campaigns: - Number and reach of campaigns conducted. - Measurable changes in public awareness and behaviour in areas like school enrollment, environmental issues, health, etc. Each metric has to be tracked over time to assess the effectiveness and sustainability of the organization's efforts. Additionally, qualitative assessments through interviews, case studies, and feedback surveys can provide deeper insights into the impact of these initiatives on individuals' lives.