The external evaluator for IDEA’s 2022-26 programme ( Liverpool World Centre  (LWC), is seeking IDEA members to participate in the final evaluation of IDEA’s 2022-26 programme funded by Irish Aid as well as a needs analysis exercise for next 5 years. 

 There will be four focus groups organised to have your say. These groups aim to gather your views on: 

• the effectiveness of IDEA’s work in key areas over the 5 years of their current strategic partnership with Irish Aid 
• the future needs of members. This will help IDEA’s planning for future funding applications and programmes, and where it can best contribute to these needs.  

Focus groups 1, 2 and 4 are offered online. Focus group 3 is offered in-person, to follow IDEA's AGM. Please use the Eventbrite links provided to register. More information and Zoom links will be sent prior to each group, but if you have questions before signing up, please do email me at andrea@liverpoolworldcentre.org. 

We would greatly appreciate it if each IDEA member can attend at least one of the following focus groups. 

• Focus group: IDEA as a network - we are interested in your views on IDEA’s work in supporting a vibrant and active network that engages and fosters connections and collaboration among diverse members 

Location, date and time: Online, Tuesday 12 May, 11.30am - 12.30pm 

Please register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1987981511215?aff=oddtdtcreator 

• Focus group: IDEA trainings and events - we are interested in your views on all of IDEA’s trainings, events, conferences and knowledge shares, both in-person and online. 

Location, date and time: Online, Wednesday 20 May, 9.15-10.15am 

Please register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/focus-group-2-tickets-1987981511215?aff=oddtdtcreator 

• Focus group: evaluation and needs analysis - this session is offered as part IDEA’s AGM day and will be an opportunity to feed into the ongoing final evaluation and needs analysis. 

Location, date and time: In-person at IDEA office, Tuesday 26 May, 1.15 - 3.30pm 

Please register here for AGM and focus group: https://www.ideaonline.ie/idea-agm-and-evaluation-and-needs-analysis 

• Focus group: measuring and demonstrating impact of DE/GCE - we are interested in your views on all aspects of IDEA’s work on measuring and demonstrating impact, including work on the Theory of Impact model 

Location, date and time: Online, Tuesday 09 June, 11.30am - 12.30pm 

Please register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1987982034781?aff=oddtdtcreator 

Thank you so much for your time and support.