AWO International is the Workers’ Welfare (Arbeiterwohlfahrt) Association focused on Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Action. The organisation partners with local NGOs in East Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Central America.
AWO International aims to improve living conditions sustainably across these regions and promote self-reliance. It assists people and communities in creating their own life plans, accessing essential resources and services, and enhancing the social participation of disadvantaged groups including children and adolescents, women, migrants, indigenous individuals, and the elderly or ill. AWO International emphasises the strengthening of Social Structures and Civil Society Organizations, advocating for their involvement and influence within democratic decision-making processes at micro, meso, and macro levels. AWO has been active in Uganda since 2019, implementing the BMZ-SSF funded project “Integration, Food Safety and Nutrition” alongside four local partners (Agency for Accelerated Regional Development (AFARD), Community Volunteer Initiative for Development (COVOID), Uganda Community Based Association for Women and Children Welfare (UCOBAC) and Rural Initiative for Community Empowerment-West Nile (RICE-West Nile). The current 2023-2025 phase covers livelihood development, sustainable agriculture, entrepreneurship, peaceful co-existence, family planning, and climate change. Funded by Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), the entire project spans nine years, divided into three-year phases
Objectives of the mid-term evaluation
Awo International contracted Bodmando Consulting Group to lead a mid-term evaluation of the BMZ-SSF Project in Uganda. The evaluation had Five main goals which included the following;
The evaluation was cross sectional by design and it involved the use of mixed methods relying on both primary and secondary data sources to gather information and targeting the wider population in the refugee and host communities, as well as key partners and other stakeholders. Primary data was generated by conducting Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) with the office of the OPM, UNHCR and the BMZ partners, Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) and a community survey with refugees and host communities. We also used the case study approach as part of the evaluation design allowing the evaluation team to observe, analyse, and assess the effects of the project on the welfare of refugees and host communities. While secondary data was generated from a desk review of relevant internal and external documents.
Bodmando’s value lies in its role in conducting the midterm evaluation of AWO International’s project. This evaluation provided critical insights into the project’s progress, effectiveness, and areas for improvement. By identifying challenges and successes, Bodmando contributed to refining the project’s implementation strategy , ensuring that the initiatives in livelihood development, sustainable agriculture, family planning, and climate change adaptation remain impactful and aligned with the community’s needs.
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