Call for Learning Briefs

[Erick EM. Moth]

Dear AMs/PCs,
Hope you are keeping fine as we approach the month of festivities, December!

We invite you to take part in the development of Learning Briefs (LBs);  short, precise, interesting and easy to read write-up (clearly showing the Problem(s) addressed, Objective(s) set, Action(s) taken, and Result(s) realized) which communicates specific intervention(s) you have undertaken not earlier than July 2011 (i.e. FY12, FY13 to-date) and the results arising from the implementation of such interventions. This is an excellent opportunity to show case our  successes/failures/challenges as experienced in the course of our program delivery.

 

It is part of ChildFund International Africa Region's efforts in institutionalizing knowledge management. The editing and final production of the best of the LBs generated by various NOs will be supported by the Africa Regional Office for global circulation to enhance learning. 

 

Even so, NO level learning is important and therefore the production of LBs for our own NO (across AOs, with partners) consumption is equally encouraged. We hope to use this avenue to gain new ideas and improve on our current program practices; justify our continued efforts in resource mobilization and demonstrate accountability for investment. 

 

Kindly take keen note of the required content of the proposed LB: Should be based on rigorous evidence which clearly shows;

• what the original question/problem was that we were trying to solve
• the context in which this issue arose
• what our starting point or baseline was
• what was then done (by ChildFund or others) and why
• what we were able to measure at the end and how
• what the outcome (not output) was (population based change)

In order to tighten your LB and make it worth considering for wider sharing, please ensure the following considerations are met:

• There should be no significant gap in the evidence trail ; i.e. any result or information you are using must be consistent in terms of what you actually measured and how.
• You can clearly claim some sort of attribution for the change observed. That is; you are able to state what it is that your intervention changed.
• You should be able to relate it clearly to one of the life stages, (0-5, 6-14, 15-24) as this will give it a broad relevance and usefulness across ChildFund globe.
• The LB should describe a success. Even if the research/intervention did not have out come as you had hypothesized, the reader should see you successfully did what you set out to do, the failure, and our lessons from that.

Our understanding is that of all the work we do as an NO, there are probably only two/three where we have a good enough evidence base and documentation/images/graphics to support our claim and enable us to develop something which can be widely used with external audiences (especially donors and policy makers) to convincingly demonstrate that we are an exceptional organization doing exceptional work.

We would therefore appreciate if you submit the first draft of your LBs by November 30, 2013 to allow for internal review before submission to RO for further consideration. All your LBs should be sent to Peter Aduda (Peter will stand in for me/coordinate the Western Regional Office as I proceed on leave from Nov. 20 to Dec 19, 2013) and copied to Maureen, Esther and myself. Apart from all of us, Kisumu AO has an intern (Ms Joy Zaiah) who will also assist Peter in coordinating the development of the learning briefs. Kindly also do copy her at joyz...@yahoo.com on all the communications regarding the learning briefs. 

Regards
Erick

[Erick EM. Moth]

Dear All,

 

Here attached is a sample learning brief (from Uganda NO) of different lengths (2-4 pages) for your reference as you develop your LBs as per the email below. Hope you find them useful.

 

Regards,

Erick

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From: Erick EM. Moth
Sent: Tue 11/19/2013 3:55 PM
To: Peter PA. Aduda; Frank Leshomo; dhar...@yahoo.com; Reynold Finyange ( SRC L.Region); Alfrick AK. Kiptanui ( SR Coordinator C. Rift ); Peter Lochuch (Turkana); Gabriel Ekaale; Daniel Ekal
Cc: North Rift Staff; Marsabit Staff; kisumu-...@googlegroups.com; Lake Region; Central Rift Staff; Turkana Staff
Subject: Call for Learning Briefs

[Erick EM. Moth]

Dear Colleagues,

Hope this mail finds you well.

I write to inform you that I will proceed on an annual leave beginning November 21 and resume duty on December 20, 2013. In this period, Peter Aduda (AM Kisumu Program Area) will carry out the functions of the office of the Regional Manager, Western.

I ask you to provide your most valued support to Peter as he assumes this additional responsibility.

I also take this opportunity to wish you and your families an early Merry X-Mass and a most blessed Happy New Year 2014. Thank you most sincerely for your very distinguished contribution to the pursuance of the well being of the children of this nation: How I wish you could find greatest Happiness in serving those in greatest need.

All the best and do have a pleasant festive season.

Regards,
Erick

-----Original Message-----
From: Erick EM. Moth
Sent: Tue 11/19/2013 3:55 PM
To: Peter PA. Aduda; Frank Leshomo; dhar...@yahoo.com; Reynold Finyange ( SRC L.Region); Alfrick AK. Kiptanui  ( SR Coordinator C. Rift ); Peter Lochuch (Turkana); Gabriel Ekaale; Daniel Ekal
Cc: North Rift Staff; Marsabit Staff; kisumu-...@googlegroups.com; Lake Region; Central Rift Staff; Turkana Staff
Subject: Call for Learning Briefs

Dear AMs/PCs,
Hope you are keeping fine as we approach the month of festivities, December!

        We invite you to take part in the development of Learning Briefs (LBs);  short, precise, interesting and easy to read write-up (clearly showing the Problem(s) addressed, Objective(s) set, Action(s) taken, and Result(s) realized) which communicates specific intervention(s) you have undertaken not earlier than July 2011 (i.e. FY12, FY13 to-date) and the results arising from the implementation of such interventions. This is an excellent opportunity to show case our  successes/failures/challenges as experienced in the course of our program delivery.
        
        It is part of ChildFund International Africa Region's efforts in institutionalizing knowledge management. The editing and final production of the best of the LBs generated by various NOs will be supported by the Africa Regional Office for global circulation to enhance learning.
        
        Even so, NO level learning is important and therefore the production of LBs for our own NO (across AOs, with partners) consumption is equally encouraged. We hope to use this avenue to gain new ideas and improve on our current program practices; justify our continued efforts in resource mobilization and demonstrate accountability for investment.
        
        Kindly take keen note of the required content of the proposed LB: Should be based on rigorous evidence which clearly shows;

        *                       what the original question/problem was that we were trying to solve
        *                       the context in which this issue arose
        *                       what our starting point or baseline was
        *                       what was then done (by ChildFund or others) and why
        *                       what we were able to measure at the end and how
        *                       what the outcome (not output) was (population based change)

        In order to tighten your LB and make it worth considering for wider sharing, please ensure the following considerations are met:

        *                       There should be no significant gap in the evidence trail ; i.e. any result or information you are using must be consistent in terms of what you actually measured and how.
        *                       You can clearly claim some sort of attribution for the change observed. That is; you are able to state what it is that your intervention changed.
        *                       You should be able to relate it clearly to one of the life stages, (0-5, 6-14, 15-24) as this will give it a broad relevance and usefulness across ChildFund globe.
        *                       The LB should describe a success. Even if the research/intervention did not have out come as you had hypothesized, the reader should see you successfully did what you set out to do, the failure, and our lessons from that.

[Maureen MK. Kapiyo]

Dear all,

Hope this finds you well. This is to inform you that i will be
proceeding on my long leave beginning next week, 28th Nov and God
willing return early April 2014. We are currently in the process of
finalizing my handover plan and will communicate the same once we
complete it.

In this regard, kindly let me know if there is any support that you will
require from my office in that period (i.e. what you can think of now)
to enable me plan for the same to ensure nothing falls off the cuff. If
you could kindly do so latest Monday morning, 25th November 2013, I will
be grateful.

May I also take this opportunity to specially thank you all for your
understanding, care and kind gestures for the last couple of months; I
do not take it for granted.

Merry Christmas & a happy new year!

Baraka tele
Maureen

[Peter PA. Aduda]

Dear team,

 

This is to let you know that I'll be away in Nairobi on the referenced dates to attend Theory of Change(TOC) training.Do however feel free to get in touch with me  through the usual means(email/telephone) just in case you need my input or support in anything.

 

Thanks & good day.

 

Peter Aduda

AREA MANAGER

ChildFund Kenya - Kisumu Program Area

Kisumu

 

P.O. Box 408-40100   Kisumu Kenya

PAd...@kenya.childfund.org

Tel: +254 -57-2021334

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From: Erick EM. Moth
Sent: Wed 11/20/2013 10:14 AM

To: Peter PA. Aduda; Frank Leshomo; dhar...@yahoo.com; Reynold Finyange ( SRC L.Region); Alfrick AK. Kiptanui ( SR Coordinator C. Rift ); Peter Lochuch (Turkana); Gabriel Ekaale; Daniel Ekal

Cc: North Rift Staff; Marsabit Staff; kisumu-...@googlegroups.com; Lake Region; Central Rift Staff; Turkana Staff; Elizabeth EK.Kamau; Esther Mbugua (M&E Manager Eastern Region); Maureen MK. Kapiyo; Wallace WA. Amayo; Anne W. Njuguna; Damaris Kasyoka Wambua; John JN. Ngugi; Emmanuel EL. Luyali; Mary MW.Were; Apollo AE. Ekelot; David DK. Kang'ethe; Anne Kiprotich; Robert Nyarangi; Robert Nyarangi; All ChildFund Kenya Staff
Subject: Annual Leave, Nov 21 to Dec 20, 2013

[margaret Ondong]

Thanks and may God bless and take care of you during the time that you will be away
Regards
Marggie

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[Maureen MK. Kapiyo]

Dear all,

Happy new year and hope this finds you well.

This is to let you know that I am now back in office and also convey my
sincere gratitude for the prayers and all the good wishes on the birth
of my son.

Thank you and God's blessings

Maureen

-----Original Message-----
From: Maureen MK. Kapiyo
Sent: Thursday, November 21, 2013 4:15 PM
To: Peter PA. Aduda; Frank Leshomo; 'dhar...@yahoo.com'; Reynold
Finyange ( SRC L.Region); Alfrick AK. Kiptanui ( SR Coordinator C. Rift
); Peter Lochuch (Turkana); Gabriel Ekaale; Daniel Ekal
Cc: 'North Rift Staff'; 'Marsabit Staff';
'kisumu-...@googlegroups.com'; 'Lake Region'; 'Central Rift Staff';

'Turkana Staff'; Erick EM. Moth; Esther Mbugua (M&E Manager Eastern
Region); Elizabeth EK.Kamau; Robert Nyarangi; NO Staff
Subject: Long Leave - Nov 28 2013 to April 2014