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Theory of Change

Connect what we do with the change we hope to make.

Why should this action lead to that outcome?

  1. 01

    Describe the long-term change with the people affected.

  2. 02

    Work backwards through necessary outcomes and conditions.

  3. 03

    Connect activities to outcomes, making assumptions explicit.

  4. 04

    Choose evidence that could challenge or support those connections.

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