A Two-day training workshop focusing on Key Informant Interviews (KII)
On July 15, 2024, the Consultancy and Research Hub (CARes-Hub) organized an impactful two-day training workshop with the primary focus on honing the skills of its research assistants in conducting Key Informant Interviews (KII). This workshop played a pivotal role in the preparatory phase for assessing the impact of the Talking Drum Studio/Population Media Center (TDS/PMC) Radio Serial Drama (RSD) show, Barnusietehdeh: Let’s Do the Right Thing, on its audience in Montserrado County, Liberia. The workshop equipped the field teams with invaluable insights into effectively gathering and analyzing perspectives from key informants. This effort culminated in the successful completion of twenty-five interviews with regular listeners of the show. These interviews provided profound insights into how the show’s compelling narratives and characters have influenced the lives and future perspectives of its audience. Barnusietehdeh continues to captivate and engage Liberians nationwide by addressing crucial social issues, and its impact reverberates through every broadcast, resonating deeply within communities. Facebook Twitter Youtube
A welcoming News: Partnership MOU Signing Between CHAP & CARes-Hub
On November 4, 2024, a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed between the Community of Hope Agriculture Project (CHAP) and the Consultancy and Research Hub (CARes-Hub). This agreement represents a major milestone in fostering a dynamic, long-term consultancy relationship aimed at bolstering CHAP’s mission and advancing its organizational objectives. Through this MOU, both CHAP and CARes-Hub have laid down a foundation of mutual understanding and collaborative commitment, ensuring a structured framework for joint efforts that will strategically support CHAP’s growth, innovation, and impact in the agricultural sector. Facebook Twitter Youtube
Conducting A focus Group Discussion With the VSLA Members.
Members of our professional VSLA experts through a focus group discussion (FGD) assess the impact of Welthungerhilfe’s (WHH) Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLA) support across seven counties in Liberia. The evaluation aimed to gauge the effectiveness of the VSLA intervention in enhancing food security and economic resilience within targeted communities. The VSLA initiative is a key pillar of WHH’s strategy to drive economic empowerment and bolster food security in Liberia. Over the last six years, WHH has partnered with 400 VSLA groups in the counties of Grand Cape Mount, Bomi, Margibi, Grand Bassa, Rivercess, Sinoe, and Grand Kru, with significant progress already evident. Facebook Twitter Youtube
KIIs for the TDS / PMC Radio Series Barnusietehdeh “Let’s do the right thing by CARes-Hub.
The image captures a significant moment during the implementation phase of Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) for the Barnusietehdeh initiative in Montserrado County. The purpose of these interviews is to engage with community members and gain valuable insights into local perspectives, needs, and challenges. By involving individuals at a grassroots level, the Barnusietehdeh initiative ensures that the voices of the community guide and shape its objectives, promoting more effective and relevant interventions. In this setting, a facilitator is seen actively listening and documenting responses from a key informant. Such sessions are crucial for gathering authentic data that can influence decision-making and improve the program’s impact. The setup reflects a respectful and open atmosphere, encouraging honest dialogue and mutual understanding. Facebook Twitter Youtube
Empowering Young Liberians through Data-Driven Insights.
On Friday, July 12, 2024, the Consultancy and Research Hub (CARes-Hub) begun a three-day dynamic training calibration session for our dedicated enumerators and field teams. The training was a crucial step in our mission to assess the impact of Welthungerhilfe’s (WHH) Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLA) support across seven counties in Liberia. The evaluation aimed to gauge the effectiveness of the VSLA intervention in enhancing food security and economic resilience within targeted communities. The VSLA initiative is a key pillar of WHH’s strategy to drive economic empowerment and bolster food security in Liberia. Over the last six years, WHH has partnered with 400 VSLA groups in the counties of Grand Cape Mount, Bomi, Margibi, Grand Bassa, Rivercess, Sinoe, and Grand Kru, with significant progress already evident. Facebook Twitter Youtube