IMPACT

OUR COMMITMENT

We are dedicated to creating meaningful and sustainable change in the community of Langa. To this end, our work is carefully planned and evaluated to ensure that we achieve an impact that is genuine and long-lasting. All of our work takes place under our theory of change, ensuring that every activity is linked to measurable outputs and definable outcomes.

Below you will find an outline of our programme design, monitoring and evaluation framework and evidence of impact.

Our Commitment

PROGRAMME DESIGN

Stakeholder Inclusive

All programmes are designed together with the various community stakeholders, including beneficiaries, schools, community members, NGOs, ward councillors and circuit managers.
GROUNDED IN A NEEDS ANALYSIS

Our programmes are informed by the needs of the community, determined by published research, surveys of beneficiary demographics and focus groups.
Theoretically SOUND

Our programmes are based on methodologies and approaches that have demonstrated success and evidence of impact.
ALIGNED WITH NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL PRIORITIES

Our programmes are aligned with the National Development Plan, National Youth Policy, City of Cape Town Youth Policy and United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

PROGRAMME DESIGN

Monitoring and Evaluation

Just Grace uses the latest technological solutions to facilitate timely, accurate and complete monitoring and evaluation processes. These allow the organisation to review data in real-time and subsequently make any required adjustments quickly.

This process includes biometric scanners, Microsoft Office 365, SharePoint, PowerBI and MicrosoftFlow. These tools allow Just Grace to automate data reporting so that managers can use their valuable time reviewing the programme reports and acting. This software and related tools reduce manual input and allow for necessary input validation checks to be performed, increasing data accuracy.

Please refer to our theory of change, which includes a summary of how each programme’s outcomes will be monitored and evaluated.

Just Grace Monitoring & Evaluating success of non-profit organisation in Cape Town

QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH

Baseline tests, session outcome rating scales, surveys and academic performance reviews.

QUALITATIVE RESEARCH

Surveys, focus groups and interviews with beneficiaries, families, community leaders, and other key stakeholders.

Independent review icon for Just Grace non-profit organisation in Cape Town work

INDEPENDENT REVIEWS

External evaluations by independent organisations and funders.

ACCREDITATION

Our courses have met both MICT and FASSET accreditation standards.

ASSURANCE

Just Grace has been designated by the DSD to provide child protection and victim empowerment.

Monitoring and Evaluation

IMPACT

Just Grace is committed to the continued achievement of measurable outcomes that collectively lead to an improvement in the lives of community members in Langa.

Below is a collection of recent highlights:

162% more cost-effective than government per bachelor pass

Post-school applications submitted through Just Grace, a non-profit NGO in Langa, Cape Town

92% beneficiaries actively engaged in education, training or employment

88% outcomes rating scale score for counselling

94% self reported positive change

Just Grace non-profit organisation in Cape Town | Bachelor's Pass Rate Statistic 2021

89% BACHELOR / DIPLOMA PASSES

Matric 2021 distinctions achieved at Just Grace non-profit NGO in Cape Town

85% at-risk youth reclassified to low or no risk

90% Net Promoters Score

Just Grace Learner Impact Statistic 2021

96% SCHOOL PASS RATE

Below is a live report demonstrating key insights:

Impact Statistics

Recognition and Awards

Human Rights Prize of the French Republic

2021

The award is endowed financially by the Prime Minister of the French Government and is awarded by the National Consultative Commission on Human Rights (CNCDH) to recognise actions relating to the effective protection and promotion of human rights.
HundrED.org – Social and Emotional Learning

2021

HundrED is a global education nonprofit with a mission to help improve education through impactful innovations. Just Grace was shortlisted for HundrED’s Social and Emotional Spotlight Report for its contribution to the field.
BEST MONITORING AND EVALUATION PROCESS

2021

Awarded in recognition of Just Grace’s monitoring and evaluation systems and processes by the Community Collaboration Programme (CPP).

Triga Social Entrepreneurship Fellowship

2021

Just Grace was selected to be a part of this accelerator network offering support to build high-impact, redemptive ventures that will positively impact the lives of an inclusive, broader community in Africa.
Mail & Guardian

2021

Awarded in recognition of Just Grace’s contribution to social justice and education in South Africa.
South African Shining Star Award

2020

Awarded in recognition of Just Grace’s contribution to social justice and education in South Africa.

BEST MATRIC TRACKING

2019

Awarded in recognition of Just Grace’s Matric tracking process by the Community Collaboration Programme (CCP).
Surve Philanthropies Award

2018

Awarded in recognition of Just Grace’s contribution to social justice and education in South Africa.