Calculation method:
Count the total number of community engagement activities led by community action groups
Data Collection:
Data should be collected by those working directly with community action groups. Information can be gathered through periodic visits to the community or through a regular monitoring system set up with the CSO collecting data. For example, the action group may agree to communicate all activities to the CSO prior to or after the event. For CSO’s working directly with creation of Community action groups – the details of events should be recorded as part of project details and can then be reviewed as needed.
Information recorded should include:
- Type of activity
- Focus or aim of activity
- Number of community action group members taking part in activity
- Date/timeframe
- Additional information e.g., notes on impact, reception, next steps, feedback etc...