Overview
This project adopted quasi-experimental methods as well as a realist evaluation approach to examine the impacts of child sponsorship programs in selected communities located in Georgia, Senegal, Sri Lanka, Ethiopia, and Peru. The project demonstrated positive results for participating children and communities while shedding light on how the many mechanisms across many contexts produce these benefits. The research also had implications for World Vision’s policies and practices moving forward to reach more vulnerable children with greater impact.
Partners
- World Vision International
- Community Matters
- Deakin University
- SOAS University of London
Publications
- Child Sponsorship Impact Evidence Brief (PDF, 160 KB)
- Jennings, M., Clarke, M., Feeny, S., Westhorp, G. and C. Donohue (2020), A Potent Fuel? Faith Identity and Development in World Vision Community Programming, Journal of International Development, Vol.33, No.1, pp. 70-85.
Research projects
We conduct research that leads to the design of innovative, evidence-based policies that promote sustainable improvements in the quality of peoples’ lives and maximise the benefits from international trade.
