Project Overview
Sonke Gender Justice in collaboration with the Western Cape Department of Health (WCDoH) established the Sonke Wellness project to promote healthy living among men. Started in 2012, the center serves the community of Gugulethu, Western Cape South Africa. It provides HIV and STI screening and promotes the spread of key health-related information through engagements and support groups. These activities encourage health-seeking behavior and addresses individual barriers such as incomplete or incorrect knowledge of sexual reproductive health and rights and provides a safe space for men to discuss their health and find support from their peers.
Purpose of this Consultancy
Sonke seeks to recruit the services of a consultant to conduct an evaluation of the wellness center project. The summative evaluation is aimed at assessing the following.
- Assess program adaptability and scalability for future initiatives, considering changing environments and potential expansion.
- Evaluate the quality and impact of project Outcomes in meeting objectives and contributing to overall success. (results and effectiveness of strategies)
- Measure stakeholder engagement and satisfaction, identify collaboration strengths, and pinpoint areas for improvement in preparation for potential future phases
- Make recommendations which will inform future projects and interventions and outline best practices.
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