Endline evaluation of a 24-month integrated project implemented by Islamic Relief Kenya (IRK) in Mandera East, Mandera North, and Lafey sub-counties. The ICSP focused on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Education, and Livelihoods, aiming to address systemic gaps holistically to promote education outcomes and community development. Interventions included rehabilitating school infrastructure, improving learning environments, and introducing sustainable livelihood programs.
Client/Partner: Islamic Relief Kenya (IRK)
Project Goals & Objectives: To assess the overall impact, effectiveness, efficiency, relevance, and sustainability of the ICSP interventions in WASH, education, and livelihoods. The evaluation compared progress against baseline data, identified best practices, challenges, and lessons learned.
Scope of Work:
- Reviewed project documents, including the project proposal, log frame, baseline data, and progress reports.
- Conducted household surveys to collect quantitative data on project outcomes.
- Facilitated focus group discussions with beneficiaries, community leaders, and project staff.
- Conducted key informant interviews with relevant stakeholders.
- Analyzed quantitative and qualitative data using the OECD-DAC criteria.
Implementation Approach:
- Employed the OECD-DAC criteria as the central framework for the evaluation.
- Utilized a mixed-methods approach to provide a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of the project’s impact.
- Focused on comparing endline data with baseline data to measure change over the project period.
Outcomes & Impact: Examples of potential outcomes include: The evaluation found a significant increase of 75% in access to improved sanitation facilities in target communities. School attendance rates for girls increased by 45% during the project period. Household income among participants in livelihood programs saw an average increase of 35%.
Challenges & Solutions: Challenges such as logistical difficulties in remote areas or ensuring representative participation in data collection would be detailed here, along with the solutions implemented.
Project Duration & Location: 2024-2025, Mandera East, Mandera North, and Lafey (Mandera County), Kenya