Logical Framework Planning Matrix: Armenian Red Cross Organisational Development Programme/Youth Development project

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1 Logical Framework Planning Matrix: Armenian Red Cross Organisational Development Programme/Youth Development project Indicators Sources of verification Assumption/risks Overall Goal The Armenian Red Cross becomes a well-functioning national society providing sustainable, focused and responsive assistance to vulnerable communities. Programme objective The Armenian Red Cross continues organisational changes to improve its services to vulnerable people. Project objective The Armenian Red Cross has strengthened its volunteer management systems and mechanisms encouraging more active participation of youth in reducing vulnerability in the country, particularly of lone elderly refugees and children. Programmes of the Armenian Red Cross are more effective and reach more beneficiaries. The national society has stronger branches delivering sustainable, focused and responsive assistance to vulnerable communities. It has an effective financial management system producing accurate reports to donors and increased number of active volunteers. 1,000 youth volunteers are actively involved in Red Cross activities. Armenian Red Cross annual report. Federation monitoring results. Self-assessment reports; Vulnerability and capacity assessment. Programme progress reports. Volunteer data base; Armenian Red Cross Annual Appeal; Project progress reports. Political and socio-economic situation in the country is conducive to humanitarian work of the Red Cross. Major natural disasters do not hinder organisational development efforts of the Red Cross. Expected results Expected result 1. Roles and responsibilities of youth are defined through the development of youth policy. Policy and management guidelines are in place. The Armenian Red Cross effectively recruits, manages and retains youth volunteers. Number of volunteers and youth has increased. Youth/volunteer policy and guidelines. Youth/volunteer database. Expected result 2. Youth volunteer management structures have been re-established. Expected result 3. Skills and knowledge of Red Cross volunteers are strengthened. Youth volunteer management guidelines are in place. A national and 13 regional youth boards work effectively. 400 youth volunteers have increased their skills and knowledge. Youth volunteer management guidelines; Youth board meeting minutes. Training records.

2 Expected result 4. Youth volunteers assist vulnerable people through various Red Cross projects. Expected result 5. Armenian Red Cross youth advocate on major humanitarian issues in the country. Expected result 6. The Armenian Red Cross generates funds to sustain its youth activities. 910 vulnerable young people will be assisted by Red Cross youth volunteers. 600 lone elderly refugees will be provided with psycho-social support. Population of Armenia, including 4,060 youth volunteers and school children, have increased awareness of the problems related to the lake Sevan. Increased income generated through fundraising activities. National Society reports; Field visits; Monitoring reports. Articles/TV reports and/or programmes. Financial records. National Society reports. Activities Resources Sources Preconditions The resources apply to all activities: Federation appeal 20/05. Red Cross staff and volunteers; Trainings; Supplies hygiene items, medicines and food for elderly people; Promotional items; Construction materials for youth clubs; Equipment and furniture for youth clubs; Expected result Develop youth policy through internal consultations and based on the Federation s policies Disseminate youth policy to all volunteers. Expected result Develop youth volunteer management guidelines Re-establish a national and 13 regional youth boards. Expected result Conduct leadership training for 13 youth leaders in branches Hold introductory training workshops on the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, its, history, mandate, work, and the Fundamental Principles for 400 new volunteers through two sessions a year in each region. TV/newspapers slots/production costs; Travel/transportation; Technical support by Norwegian youth delegates, coordinated by Federation regional youth delegate Stationary; Other administration costs. National Society leadership remains committed to the change process. The project receives adequate support through the Federation s network. Page 2

3 Expected result Provide psycho-social support to 600 lone elderly refugees in four regions Build friendship with orphans through distribution of 2,000 friendship boxes Provide information on Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement for 910 handicapped youth of 6 to 16 years Provide materials and financial support to 910 handicapped young people to produce envelopes with Red Cross logo and assemble training boxes. Expected result Train 4,000 children in 72 schools on ecological problems of lake Sevan Organise a summer camp for 60 youth volunteers to clean the shores of the lake Organise talk shows on national TV and radio on the lake Sevan and its problems Disseminate information on the lake through printed media. Expected result Procure promotional items such as t-shirts, cups, badges etc with Red Cross logo for sale Organise campaigns to sell the promotional items Organise exhibition and sale of handcrafts produced by handicapped young people Establish a youth club in two target regions. See above. See above. See above. Armenian Red Cross Youth Development Project 1. Background 1.1. Context Page 3

4 Developing an organization demands enormous efforts, hard work and constant engagement. It is an ongoing never-ending process to change and improve in an environment of rapid changes. The Armenian Red Cross organisational development aims to enhance efficiency, effectiveness and sustainability of its service delivery to vulnerable communities. Its programmes and activities cover a wide range of issues, encompassing disaster preparedness and response, health and social care and development programmes in support of poor and distressed people. Youth volunteers are the backbone of Red Cross work. They help the National Society expand its presence much wider into the community and run successful programmes to assist thousands of vulnerable people in need. Volunteers also play an important role in strengthening sustainability of Red Cross services. The Armenian Red Cross has 2,500 volunteers across the country. A big majority of them are young, enthusiastic and committed people who want to make the world a better place to live in. The Red Cross activities provide young volunteers with opportunities to experience the realities of the country, contribute to the society they live in, broaden their horizon, meet their peers and gain professional, as well as interpersonal skills. To maximise the impact of their commitment and hard work on vulnerable communities, volunteers need constant support to improve their technical competence. With the assistance of partner national societies from Germany, France, Switzerland, Spain and Austria, the Armenian Red Cross has organised a number of youth activities and programmes to recruit and train more young volunteers. In 2002 and 2003, the US Government supported a Red Cross project to raise ecological awareness among the population. However, in a country with a widespread poverty, collapsed economy, poor social and health care, and thousands of people on the edge of survival, it is a challenging task to motivate and retain them. To strengthen sustainability of its services, the Red Cross initiated a resource development project supported through the Federation s Capacity Building Fund in The project aimed to generate income through sale of promotional items and organisation of a youth club. The Red Cross is committed to continue this activity with commitment of its volunteers. The role of the Red Cross youth has become a vital element in the Red Cross capacity building. The Federation will continue to support the Red Cross to make volunteers more valued members of the organisation. The plans envisage the formation of youth boards and the development of more effective volunteer management system so that Red Cross can effectively harness the inspiration that exists among its volunteers. These initiatives will be supported by Norwegian Red Cross youth delegates who will work in Armenia through a bilateral youth exchange programme under the coordination of the Federation s Regional Delegation. Various youth projects will also be implemented to provide support to vulnerable people and raise awareness of humanitarian issues Problems and needs Young Armenians are among those who have suffered the most from the country s years of tragedy. Due to harsh socio-economic situation in the country, many of the young people have to work hard to support their families and stay alive, instead of pursuing their education and enjoying happy childhood or adolescence. The worst affected by the dramatic changes in Armenia, that followed the collapse of the Soviet Union, are displaced children, disabled youth and orphans. In addition to other hardships, they have to experience isolation, discrimination and humiliation from the rest of the society. These children, who are the future of the country, have no hope for the future. Main problem: Youth are extremely vulnerable to socio-economic difficulties, violence, discrimination and apathy. They are traumatised and deprived. Page 4

5 Causes: Poor socio-economic situation. Apathy of the community and Government structures. Lack of opportunities to engage, study and develop. Effects: High level of ignorance and illiteracy. Increased morbidity and mortality. Increased rate of crime, violence and intolerance. Mass migration Stakeholders Institutions American Red Cross Country Delegation Ministry of Youth and Culture UNICEF Environmental Survivor, local NGO Federation Youth/ volunteers Problems Interests Extreme vulnerability. Reduce vulnerability. Increased vulnerability of youth. Reduce vulnerability of youth. Strengthen cooperation & coordination with other stakeholders to maximize impact of youth programmes. Violation of children s rights Solve children s psychosocial, economical problems; Protect children s rights. Huge ecological problems. Protect natural resources. Extreme vulnerability of youth. Poor capacities of the Armenian Red Cross. Reduce vulnerability and strengthen Red Cross capacities to address humanitarian needs in the country. Lack of opportunities in education and work. Volunteers are not represented in a decision making process. Education, work opportunities, sport, music, other social activities. Engagement with each other and other cultures. Potential Human and Extensive International Professional Mandate. Open to change, Page 5

6 Interaction financial resources. Presence in the country. Good cooperation with the Armenian Red Cross. Active partner in implementing joint projects to reduce vulnerability through increased involvement of Red Cross volunteers. network. Human resources. Common interests. Authority. The Ministry will provide technical support to the Red Cross to help develop educational programmes for the youth. It will also contribute to the development of an active youth policy. mandate. Extensive experience and knowledge. Expertise. Good cooperation with the Red Cross. An active partner in implementin g Red Cross youth programme through consultation s, technical and possibly financial support too. staff. Knowledge of environmental issues. Openness to cooperation. The NGOs will provide consultations & technical support on ecological issues to help the Red Cross implement its programmes. Country & regional delegation. Experience and knowledge. Access to international arena. The Federation through its country delegation and regional delegation in Turkey, will provide financial and technical support to the Armenian Red Cross to implement the project. It will co-ordinate and facilitate the Red Cross volunteer development work. communication skills, altruism, and commitment to make the world better. Dynamism. Youth/volunteers will play key role in charting the National Society future direction and development within the civil society Internal analysis of the Red Cross Internal Strengths Network of enthusiastic and committed youth volunteers. External Opportunities Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement support. Page 6

7 Nation-wide programmes/activities for the support of vulnerable people. Good image among the public. Willingness and commitment to change & improve. Increased efforts to strengthen sustainability of core Red Cross programmes. Weaknesses Lack of financial and material resources. Concentration of bulk of Red Cross activities and resources in the capital. Poor communication between the headquarters and the branches. Respect among beneficiaries and communities. Large presence of international agencies. Cooperation with the Government and nongovernmental organizations. Threats Unstable socio-economic and political situation. High unemployment and migration. Lack of longer-term commitment from donor/partners. 2. Overall Goal: The Armenian Red Cross becomes a well-functioning national society providing sustainable, focused and responsive assistance to vulnerable communities. Indicator of the overall goal: Programmes of the Armenian Red Cross are more effective and reach more beneficiaries. Sources of verification: Armenian Red Cross annual report. Federation monitoring results. Assumptions/risks: Political and socio-economic situation in the country is conducive to humanitarian work of the Red Cross. 3. Programme Objective The Armenian Red Cross continues organisational changes to improve its services to vulnerable people. Indicator for programme objective: The national society has stronger branches delivering sustainable, focused and responsive assistance to vulnerable communities. It has an effective financial management system producing accurate reports to donors and increased number of active volunteers. Sources of verification: Page 7

8 Self-assessment reports; Vulnerability and capacity assessment. Programme progress reports. Assumptions/risks: Major natural disasters do not hinder organisational development efforts of the Red Cross. 4. Project objective The Armenian Red Cross has strengthened its volunteer management systems and mechanisms encouraging more active participation of youth in reducing vulnerability in the country, particularly of lone elderly refugees and children. Indicator for project objective: 1,000 youth volunteers are actively involved in Red Cross activities. Sources of verification: Volunteer data base; Armenian Red Cross Annual Appeal; Project progress reports. 5. Expected Results and indicators Expected Result 1. Roles and responsibilities of youth are defined through the development of youth policy. Indicators: Policy and management guidelines are in place. The Armenian Red Cross effectively recruits, manages and retains youth volunteers. Number of volunteers and youth has increased. Source of verification: Youth/volunteer policy and guidelines. Youth/volunteer database. Expected Result 2. Youth volunteer management structures have been re-established. Indicators: Page 8

9 Youth volunteer management guidelines are in place. A national and 13 regional youth boards work effectively. Source of verification: Youth volunteer management guidelines; Youth board meeting minutes. Expected Result 3. Skills and knowledge of Red Cross volunteers are strengthened. Indicators: 400 youth volunteers have increased their skills and knowledge. Source of verification: Training records. Expected Result 4. Youth volunteers assist vulnerable people through various Red Cross projects. Indicators: 910 vulnerable young people will be assisted by Red Cross youth volunteers. 600 lone elderly refugees will be provided with psycho-social support. Source of verification: National Society reports; Field visits; Monitoring reports. Expected Result 5. Armenian Red Cross youth advocate on major humanitarian issues in the country. Indicators: Population of Armenia, including 4,060 youth volunteers and school children, have increased awareness of the problems related to the lake Sevan. Source of verification: Articles/TV reports and/or programmes. Expected Result 6. The Armenian Red Cross generates funds to sustain its youth activities. Page 9

10 Indicators: Increased income generated through fundraising activities. Source of verification: Financial records. National Society reports. 6. Project activities related to expected results Expected Result Develop youth policy through internal consultations and based on the Federation s policies Disseminate youth policy to all volunteers. Expected Result Develop youth volunteer management guidelines Re-establish a national and 13 regional youth boards. Expected Result Conduct leadership training for 13 youth leaders in branches Hold introductory training workshops in the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, its, history, mandate, work, and the Fundamental Principles for 400 new volunteers through two sessions a year in each region. Expected Result Provide psycho-social support to 600 lone elderly refugees in four regions Build friendship with orphans through distribution of 2,000 friendship boxes Provide information on Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement for 910 handicapped youth of 6 to 16 years Provide materials and money to 910 handicapped young people to produce envelopes with Red Cross logo and assemble training boxes. Expected Result Train 4,000 children in 72 schools on ecological problems of lake Sevan Organise a summer camp for 60 youth volunteers to clean the shores of the lake Organise talk shows on national TV and radio on the lake Sevan and its problems Disseminate information on the lake through printed media. Page 10

11 Expected Result Procure promotional items such as t-shirts, cups, badges etc with Red Cross logo for sale Organise campaigns to sell the promotional items Organise exhibition and sale of handcrafts produced by handicapped young people Establish a youth clubs in two target regions. 7. Monitoring and evaluation The monitoring of the project will be carried out by a joint Armenian Red Cross, Norwegian Red Cross youth delegates and Federation monitoring team with support from the Federation s Regional Delegation through random visits to regional and community branches and analysis of monthly progress reports from the national society. Page 11

12 8. Implementation and timetable Activities Expected result 1. Activity 1. Develop youth policy through internal consultations and based on the Federation s policies. Jan Feb Mar Apr x x x x x May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Activity 2. Disseminate youth policy to all volunteers. Expected result 2. Activity 1. Develop youth volunteer management guidelines. Activity 2. Re-establish a national and 13 regional youth boards. Expected result 3. Activity 1. Conduct leadership training for 13 youth leaders in branches. Activity 2. Hold introductory training workshops in the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, its, history, mandate, work, and the Fundamental Principles for 400 new volunteers through two sessions a year in each region. Expected result 4. Activity 1. Provide psycho-social support to 600 lone elderly refugees in four regions. Activity 2.. Build friendship with orphans through distribution of 2,000 friendship boxes. Activity 3. Provide information on Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement for 910 handicapped youth of 6 to 16 years. x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x Page 12

13 Activity 4. Provide materials and money to 910 handicapped young people to produce envelopes with Red Cross logo and assembling training boxes. Expected result 5. Activity 1. Train 4,000 children in 72 schools on ecological problems of lake Sevan. Activity 2. Organise a summer camp for 60 youth volunteers to clean the shores of the lake. Activity 3. Organise talk shows on national TV and radio on the lake Sevan and its problems. Activity 4. Disseminate information on the lake through printed media. x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x Activities Expected result 6. Activity 1. Procure promotional items such as t-shirts, cups, badges etc with Red Cross logo for sale. Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep x x x x Oct Nov Dec Activity 2. Organise campaigns to x x x x x x x x x sell the promotional items. Activity 3. Organise exhibition and sale of handcrafts produced by x x x x x handicapped young people. Activity 4. Establish two youth clubs x x x x x x in target regions. Assessment, monitoring and evaluation Monitoring x x x x x x x x x x x x Mid-term and final evaluation x x 9. Critical assumptions Page 13

14 9.1. Preconditions National Society leadership remains committed to the change process. The project receives adequate support through the Federation s network Assumptions/risks Political and socio-economic situation in the country is conducive to humanitarian work of the Red Cross. Major natural disasters do not hinder organisational development efforts of the Red Cross. 10. Sustainability The Red Cross, supported by the Federation, will continue to make maximum efforts to develop their resources to sustain youth activities through sale of promotional items. Youth has enormous potential to evolve into a sustainable and effective community programme as long as the overall situation in Armenia continues to improve. The project is based on fun and togetherness. After the external funding ends, Red Cross volunteers will continue to visit handicapped children and organise various activities with them. Some training that does not require big financial resources will continue too for project beneficiaries. Finally, young people are the best ambassadors for any community initiative and their involvement will, hopefully, inspire commitment in others. Page 14