Summary
A non-profit seeks to measure and understand the impact their constituents are having on the ground after the February 24th invasion of Ukraine.
Through crafting thoughtful surveys, an international non-profit measures and maximizes the impact of their constituents.
On February 24, 2022 the world changed. An organization of former civil servants, Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Alliance for Ukraine (RPCV-AUA ) swiftly took action to support the grassroots efforts of RPCVs.
Most Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (RPCVs) of Ukraine moved independently using personal resources and networks to accomplish great tasks. However, the impact of this work was not immediately evident to the greater populace and was going unnoticed and under supported.
Problem
A lot happening at a fast-pace
Unfortunately, with a lot happening very quickly, much of the valuable work done by RPCVs was not being promoted or supported.
The RPCV-AUA wanted to recognize ways to support Returned Peace Corps Volunteers and maximize the impact of their efforts.
Solution
A place to gather the facts
The RPCV-UAU hoped for a deeper understanding of how RPCVs were helping friends and colleagues get the resources they needed.
Additionally, the RPCV-UAU wanted to know the kinds of fundraising RPCVs were doing and identify ways to support these events.
Results
Insights, impacts and sustainable support
The RPCV-UAU reached out to Data Storytelling’s Devon McGuinness for assistance.
Starting in May 2022, we drafted the Impact Measurement survey language. This resulted in three surveys to address the questions proposed by the Alliance. By July, the Alliance was ready to launch the project.
As a result, we produced the “2022 RPCV Ukraine Impact Report“ with the help of fellow RPCV, Natasha Wanchek. Additionally, the RPCV-AUA was able to provide formal support and grant funds to growing projects.
Undeniably, my favorite part of this project was learning the unique ways RPCVs employed their networks and skills to help Ukrainian friends and colleagues. From orchestrating delivery of automotive parts to the border or coordinating safe passage to the boarder, RPCVs of Ukraine left no stone unturned in their efforts.
If you’d like to learn more about Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Alliance for Ukraine’s activity since the invasion, check out their War Crisis Response page.