NEWA, with support from UNICEF, organized a two-day capacity building training (on “Monitoring, Evaluation and Documentation of Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) Programs.”
NEWA, with support from UNICEF, organized a two-day capacity building training (on “Monitoring, Evaluation and Documentation of Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) Programs.” BISHOFTU, August 27, 2025 — The Network of Ethiopian Women’s Associations (NEWA), with support from UNICEF, successfully conducted a two-day capacity building training focused on Monitoring, Evaluation, and Documentation of Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) Programs. Held from August 26–27 at Bishoftu, the training brought together 38 participants—including 23 women and 15 men—from NEWA and its member organizations. The sessions were designed to deepen participants’ understanding of MEL (Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning) within the SBCC framework and equip them with practical tools to enhance program effectiveness. Key topics included: Defining MEL in the SBCC context Mapping inputs to impacts through logical frameworks Developing SMART indicators tailored to SBCC goals Applying Theory of Change and Results Frameworks Identifying reliable data sources and conducting Data Quality Assessments (DQA) Designing comprehensive MEL plans Documenting lessons learned and success stories By the conclusion of the training, participants had strengthened their capacity to monitor, evaluate, and document SBCC interventions with greater precision and insight. NEWA’s Program Coordinator urged attendees to actively apply their new skills and share best practices across their respective organizations to amplify impact and foster a culture of learning.This initiative reflects NEWA’s ongoing commitment to evidence-based programming and gender-responsive development.