Andando’s Theory of Change

There are no shortcuts to sustainable community development and there is no single intervention that can solve all of the problems that rural villagers face. Andando is committed to walking with our partner communities for the long haul, through a holistic approach that addresses the root causes of poverty. We believe in our partner communities’ ability to change their own lives. We have seen it happen for over 15 years!

Here’s what we’ve been able to accomplish together so far:

 
 

Agriculture:

  • 40 Women’s Cooperative gardens constructed in the Keur Soce and Podor regions

  • Over 4,000 women, and now students as well, participating in the program with over 25,000 additional family and community members benefiting from increased food security, nutrition and financial security

  • 500,000 LBS of annual production with profits over $150,000 USD for participants each year

  • 50,000+ Beneficial trees established in Andando gardens and surrounding communities

 

Education:

  • 65 classrooms constructed or renovated at our 17 partner schools

  • 14 school bathroom blocks with clean running water constructed

  • Increased enrollment and test scores at all partner schools

  • Over 6,000 students benefiting annually

 

Financial Independence:

  • Over 2,500 loans provided over the past 15 years

  • 98% all-time repayment rate

  • Currently 300 loans dispersed each year to farmers and small businesses

 

Health:

  • 15 health centers constructed in rural communities

  • 50,000+ People benefiting from increased access to healthcare

  • 40,000+ vital healthcare visits provided

  • 1,000+ babies born in Andando health centers