GHEI Program Evaluation
Since its inception, GHEI has implemented a variety of health and education programs in Humjibre and surrounding villages that have effectively addressed some of the critical needs of the communities. Volunteers join with local staff to assist in data collection from households in our communities. The data is then used to improve our programs.
Why We Conduct Surveys
Each year we collect data through surveys largely based on UNICEF’s Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys (MICS) questionnaires that help in monitoring and evaluation of our programs.
This type of data is collected while a program is running and we use this data to know if we are on track to meet our objectives and goals.
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The results obtained from the surveys demonstrate programmatic strengths and weaknesses, allowing us to perform evidence-based decision making such as modifications to increase effectiveness.
What volunteers bring
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General experience and intuition with technology including various data programs.
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Experience (sometimes) with data entry.
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Experience (sometimes) with data cleaning, monitoring for errors.
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Extra support, enthusiasm and time.
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Funding to support all of GHEI's programs.
What local staff brings
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Local language and culture knowledge.
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Knowledge of individual families and community as a whole.
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Extensive knowledge of GHEI programs and history.
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Experience and training in GHEI's data collection procedures, and data entry.
Volunteers and local staff combine knowledge and skills to work together effectively
Volunteer Experience
While volunteers work alongside staff to collect and clean data, they have experiences that provide context and understanding of what it is like for families to live in rural Ghana and face the challenges of ensuring health and education for their children, and how GHEI addresses some of those challenges.
