A Success Story: The Etafeni Trust Fit for - SAfAIDS

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Annexes
Annex 1: Sample Data Collection Tools
Focus Group Discussion Guide for Programme Implementers/
Programme Managers
Approximate time: 1 hour
Suggested number of participants: 7- 10
Introduction
Introduce yourself/ves. Share reason for holding the FGD: “We would like to get a
better understanding of how the Etafeni project (give referring name known by
beneficiaries) has influenced the lives of young people by helping you with skills and
knowledge to reduce your risk and vulnerability; in your community”.
Get verbal consent and assure participants that information shared shall be treated as
confidential, unless they state otherwise. Continue to ask the following questions.
Programme Overview: inception, implementation, finance, M&E,
reach, beneficiaries
a. How did the Fit For Life, Fit for Work Programme start? Why was it started?
How were priorities identified? How did culture, socio-economic status,
gender dynamics, risk factors, and other environmental factors influence
programme start-up? What needs did it intend to meet?
b. Briefly describe what the Fit For Life, Fit for Work Programme is about,
including its purpose, objectives, target beneficiaries etc and its structure of
work
c. What documents do you refer to guide the implementation of the
programme, e.g. workplan, etc (request sample copies)? How are your
activities, processes documented?
d. Who was involved during programme development? Community?
Development partners?
e. Who is now involved in the implementation of the programme? How are
they involved?
f. How do beneficiaries access services of the programme? Outreach plan?
Extent of reach?