Theory of Change
SAWA combines direct support, capacity building and advocacy to improve education, wellbeing, livelihoods and child protection in the communities it serves.
Three pillars of change
Direct Support
Construction and renovation of early childhood centres and classrooms; teachers’ houses, toilets, boreholes and girls’ hostels; learning and play materials; and support for teaching skills.
Capacity Building
Training village councils and school committees in social accountability, governance and child protection; strengthening parents’ and teachers’ knowledge; challenging harmful norms; and supporting women and adolescent girls with entrepreneurship skills, start-up materials and revolving seed funds.
Advocacy
Empowering children to advocate for their rights, strengthening village and ward child protection systems, and supporting community stakeholders to advocate for quality, equitable and inclusive education.
Expected changes
Better access to early childhood development and basic education; stronger teaching and school attendance; greater community participation and accountability; improved small businesses and access to loans; and more responsive child protection systems.
The intended long-term results are children reaching their educational potential, communities confidently engaging in development, improved wellbeing and livelihoods, and greater safety and security for children.
Conditions for change
The model depends on active community participation, parents and caregivers applying positive parenting practices, teachers using child-friendly methods, committees fulfilling their oversight roles, and child protection actors working together.
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