What change has come into this recipient's life because of your intervention? Think of painting a picture of the recipient before and after the intervention. The 5 W’s and an H Who is the individual or group the intervention serves? Consider age, gender, ethnic group, poverty level, literacy. How to write a success story Elements of a success story Situation: What was the problem, issue or concern Response: How did the affected person/and the program solve the problem? Results: What was the outcome? Who benefited? Evidence: What were the changes and benefits using qualitative and/or quantitative data? Quote beneficiaries “ The JI - Community Based Support to Vulnerable Urban Populations” Why we write success stories There are lots of reasons, including: The need to show the value of the program to those who give us money and other resources We have to be accountable to donors We need to communicate how we have made a difference to all kinds of stakeholders to ensure their continuing support and participation By telling our success stories, others carrying out similar programming can learn from our experience “ The JI - Community Based Support to Vulnerable Urban Populations” (150 words & Photograph for JI II Quarterly reporting) “ Community Based Support to Vulnerable Urban Populations” It uses numeric or narrative data to show value The JI Success Story merges the two: focuses on the beneficiaries, how they benefited and showcases the program intervention and how it has made a difference. An Impact Statement is much shorter – 75 words or less. A success story should be concise - usually 500 words or less. It sets a scene, tells a story and documents how programming made a difference. Success Story Vs Impact Statement Strictly, a Success Story is a narrative description of the program. It describes positive change and benefits. What is a Success Story? A Success Story shows how the program or intervention has made a difference in people’s lives. In this session What is a success story Why we write success stories How to write a success story Do’s and Don’ts of success story writing What makes a good photograph “ The JI - Community Based Support to Vulnerable Urban Populations” The NGO Joint Initiative for Urban Zimbabwe Phase II Start Up Workshop 18-19 August 2008, Harare “ Community Based Support to Vulnerable Urban Populations” Success Story Training Presented by Tigere Chagutah, JIMT
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