Christian Health Associations Share their Experience with CCIH’s OCA Tool
By Brittany Hnida, CCIH Intern In 2021, CCIH played a key role in strengthening faith-based organizations as part of two USAID-funded programs, working with several partners to complete the Organizational Capacity Assessment (OCA). The full OCA toolkit was developed by CCIH for the specific needs of these partners...
What World AIDS Day Means for Faith Actors
By Bob Noziglia and Doug Fountain This World AIDS Day is a time for some reflection of how far we have come, and how far we still need to go to combat this terrible disease. In a few short weeks, leaders in Washington, DC will begin the process...
Tools to Help FBOs Leverage Their Unique Influence
By Bob Noziglia, CCIH Advocacy Advisor According to the Pew Research Center, 80 to 90 percent of people living in emerging economies say religion is an important part of their daily lives. That is a demonstration of the significant amount of trust people place in their faith leaders....
Monitoring Evaluation and Learning
What is Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning?
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) is critical for all organizations. The purpose of MEL practices and procedures is to apply knowledge gained from evidence and analysis of your programs to improve outcomes and ensure accountability. Before planning activities, it is important to set goals and objectives of what...