3.Documentation of Learning Products (GEEPS)

Girls Education Empowerment Project (GEEPS)

Project Snapshot

Client: CARE International
Location: Somalia
Implementation Period: September – December 2024
Status: Completed
Sector: Monitoring, Evaluation, Research & Learning (MERL) Knowledge & Communications
Project Type: Learning Documentation & Media Production
Target Groups: Schoolgirls, teachers, education stakeholders, program partners

Project Objectives

The documentation assignment aimed to:
1.Capture and document key achievements and learning from the GEEPS project.
2. Produce high-quality learning products and success stories.
3.Visually demonstrate project impact through photo and video documentation.
4. Support knowledge sharing and stakeholder engagement

Background & Rationale

Evidence generation and learning documentation are essential for demonstrating impact, informing future programming, and strengthening visibility of education interventions. The Girls Education Empowerment Project (GEEPS) aimed to improve access to quality education for girls across Somalia, addressing barriers related to gender, safety, and participation.

CARE International engaged Tropical Consult to document learning products and produce mini documentaries that captured project outcomes, lessons learned, and human-centered stories of change. The assignment supported accountability, learning, and communication objectives at both program and donor levels.

Scope of Work

Tropical Consult delivered a comprehensive documentation and learning package, including:
1. Review of project documents and results frameworks.
2. Field visits to capture real-time project implementation and outcomes.
3. Development of success stories, case studies, and learning briefs.
4. Production of mini documentaries and photo stories.
5. Editing and packaging of materials for donor and stakeholder use.

Methodology & Approach

A participatory and evidence-informed approach was applied:
1. Interviews with girls, teachers, caregivers, and project staff.
2. Visual documentation using ethical photography and videography practices
3. Integration of qualitative evidence and human-interest narratives
4. Securing informed consent and safeguarding compliance
5. Alignment with donor visibility and communication guidelines.

Key Outputs & Deliverables

1. Learning briefs and success stories
2. Case studies highlighting girls’ education outcomes
3. Mini documentaries showcasing project impact
4. Over 100 captioned, consented photographs
5. Communication-ready products for dissemination

Key Findings & Results

The documentation demonstrated that:
1. Girls’ access to education and learning environments improved
2.Community attitudes toward girls’ education showed positive change
3.Visual storytelling strengthened stakeholder understanding and engagement
4.Learning products enhanced program visibility and donor reporting

Beneficiaries & Stakeholders

Primary beneficiaries:
School-age girls participating in GEEPS
Teachers and school administrators
Key stakeholders:
CARE International
Education authorities
Community leaders
Donors and partners
Geographic Coverage
Documentation activities were conducted across selected project locations in Somalia.