OUR 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.

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. 

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.

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 REVIEWS

External evaluations by independent organisations and funders. 

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

  • 92%

    beneficiaries actively engaged in education, training or employment

  • 88%

    outcomes rating scale score for counseling

  • 94%
    self reported positive change
  • 89%
    BACHELOR / DIPLOMA PASSES
  • 85%
    at-risk youth reclassified to low or no risk
  • 90%
    Net Promoters Score
  • 96%
    SCHOOL PASS RATE

Below are live reports demonstrating key insights:

Recognition and Awards

Human Rights Prize of the French Republic

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

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

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

Surve Philanthropies Award

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

MEDIA

The impact of Just Grace’s work has been featured on various media platforms and outlets, including:

Bush Radio

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Smile 90.4FM

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Cape Argus

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Cape Town TV

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Radio Tygerberg 104FM

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CCFm 107.5 / 96.7:2

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Zibonele FM

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Site visit

Are you looking for an on-the-ground view of our work? View our virtual site visit video below.

Annual Reports

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