What we do

• Train practitioners in the use of participatory evaluation methods to increase program effectiveness and accountability
  

• Provide useful data about your organization's performance and impact

• Build capacity and develop leadership within your target group or organization

• Get unique feedback through photography and videos created by stakeholders

• Help stakeholders show their perspective and take
  ownership of their role

 Who we serve

The Refocus Institute has experience in the areas of youth enrichment, educational services, small and medium enterprise development, community development, and agricultural and rural services.  Our services are suited for governments - local governments, state government agencies, regional agencies, national departments and agencies, local and national government contractors, non-profits - NGO’s, charities, social entrepreneurs, donor agencies, and  businesses - private companies that work with people, public enterprises.

Are you getting the right picture? 

Let us help you discover your impact

The Refocus Institute helps you craft a unique evaluation using video or photography to accurately display your outcomes and impacts.

To help you discover your impact we offer services in:

• Participatory evaluation using photography and/or video
• Training in participatory methods
• Qualitative data analysis and report writing

Our services are designed to help you better reach your desired outcomes and target groups through innovative and effective evaluation.  We utilize real participatory methods, going beyond mere consultation to maximize the quality of the evaluation data and get to the heart of your impact. 

Don’t let the image of evaluation as a “paper pushing” activity deter you from reaping the benefits of a truly effective evaluation system.  To schedule a meeting to discuss your own Refocus project please contact us today.

You have a job to do.

Outcomes need to be met in order for your project, your business, your organization to be successful. 

You know that evaluation is an important component of your success, but ensuring that you are delivering on your promises is a continuing challenge. 

This is where Refocus can help. 

Our evaluation system diagnostic will identify places where your current evaluation methods can be improved and provide solutions to remedy shortfalls.  More participatory modes of evaluation also provide rich data that can help you serve your target groups better. 

We provide training in a variety of participatory evaluation techniques, including our unique method of participatory evaluation using photography and video. These methods provide unmatched insight into your target groups and the impact of your programs. Participatory evaluation using visual media not only garners valuable information about your project performance and its components but you will be left with a unique documentation of your progress for use in future evaluations, public relations or advertising.