By Oliver Bock | Project Assistant
Impact evaluation of the Boxgirls project
From January 2016 until March 2017 the impact of the project was evaluated by the German Sport University Cologne partnering with local researchers. They weregathering data on the girls’ development regarding their
Surveys were handed out to the girls and their teachers, interviews were conducted with the girls and report cards were collected prior to the participation at Boxgirls (Pre-test) and after the participation at Boxgirls (Post-test). The study design follows a randomized controlled trial approach, randomly assigning girls to either control or intervention groups.
The results
And the evaluation’s results are impressive: The conclusion of the report highlights positive significant changes in the girls’ general and academic self-esteem, their violence negotiation skills, their confidence in standing up for themselves against authority and dealing with situations of violence, their academic performance and their awareness of local support networks. Further a high overall satisfaction of the girls with the program activities could be seen.
More strategies for safe neighbourhoods
Furthermore, girls participating in the Boxgirls programme developed more avoidance strategies for dangerous situations as well as greater knowledge of intervention possibilities than the control group. After participation in the program, more girls would talk to someone about their situation and ask for help rather than ignoring it.
We are thrilled to further develop the project and constantly enable more girls access to the positive results of the program. Thanks to your donations we can make a long-lasting difference for girls and young women in South Africa. Support Boxgirls for strong girls and safe communities within the townships: https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/boxgirls-international-start/
Lots of thanks and best wishes,
Your Boxgirls team
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