Theory of Change
OUR THEORY OF CHANGE
IF WODEF empowers and equips young women and girls through grassroots women's groups and community networks by expanding access to economic opportunities, increased access to health services and justice, leadership development, skills training, and supportive community systems, AND strengthens women's movements to advocate for evidence-based interventions, innovation and influence policy, THEN young women and girls will gain increased access to resources, improved livelihoods, health, enhanced respect for human rights and leadership capacity to actively participate in economic, social, and political life, while grassroots women's groups become stronger agents of change capable of challenging harmful norms and influencing inclusive development, LEADING TO more just, inclusive, and resilient communities where young women and girls are respected, valued, and have equal access to opportunities, ULTIMATELY CONTRIBUTING TO a society where every young woman and girl thrives and leads a fulfilled life.
IMPLEMENTATION MODEL
WODEF MOBILIZES resources, STRENGTHENS grassroots women's groups & movements, and BUILDS strategic partnerships to EMPOWER communities and ADVANCE transformative change for young women and girls.
OUR STRATEGIC APPROACHES
We intend to achieve this through the following strategic approaches:
Grassroots Movement Building for Gender and Health Justice
Capacity and Institutional Strengthening of Women-Led Organizations
Market-Aligned Skills Development and Industry Linkages
Evidence-Driven Programming and Innovation for Gender Equality
EMPOWERING EVERY WOMAN, GIRL & CHILD TO BE FREE
We are mobilizing resources to empower grassroots feminist organizations and champion women's and girls' rights