Amna Community Partnership Baytna Programme Evaluation

Amna

Objective of the evaluation

Amna s approach to evaluation is rooted in continuous learning and improvement. The primary objective of this evaluation is to assess the extent to which Baytna Lebanon Community Partnership Programme aligns with and addresses the healing needs of Lebanese communities, particularly for displaced children and caregivers, within their specific context and to generate actionable learning for programme effectiveness and improvement , The selected evaluators will serve as Amna s Learning Partners during the programme implementation period (November 2025 to August 2028).

Their role will include:

• Visiting and observing partner activities to independently assess the fidelity of implementation, quality of ongoing monitoring and effectiveness of the programme.
• Generating actionable learnings for each evaluation phase.
• Evaluating Baytna Lebanon Community Partnership outcomes, which include but is not limited to:

Early Outcomes

• Facilitators Knowledge & Practice: Facilitators strengthen their understanding of Baytna s values and the key principles of trauma- and identity-informed care. They begin applying these principles intentionally creating safe, values-based spaces for children and caregivers, and regularly using creative and healing activities that support emotional regulation and collective wellbeing.
• Managers Capacity: Managers deepen their knowledge of values-based and traumainformed approaches, and start improving operational systems and resource access to better support frontline facilitators and programme implementation.
• Community Partners Engagement: Partners implement Baytna-inspired activities using available grant support, increasingly exchange knowledge and best practices with the Baytna Community of Practice, develop a clearer understanding of key sector stakeholders, and actively explore collaboration and funding opportunities.

Intermediate Outcomes

• Integration of Trauma- and Identity-Informed Spaces: : Facilitators consistently incorporate safe-space design features and healing practices into their sessions, embedding these approaches within their institutions and community work.
• Strengthened Safety, Belonging, and Joy: Children and caregivers experience Baytna sessions as emotionally safe, connected, and joyful, which reinforces their trust and engagement.
• Behavioural Change Among Caregivers and Children: Caregivers and children begin to adopt emotional regulation and coping strategies, and engage more frequently in playful, creative, and healing interactions that promote social and emotional learning.

Key Evaluation Tasks

• Attend at least two days of training per training week provided by Amna to partners. Lead evaluators are encouraged to attend at least one full training week to gain a deeper understanding of Amna s approach.
• Co-Develop with Amna MEL Lead the evaluation framework, learning approaches and timeline using Amna s Theory of Change and Data Use Plan.
• Conduct field visits to each partner to assess Baytna s implementation and share findings to inform Amna s iterative training development.
• Identify and document lessons learned, best practices, and areas for improvement, providing evidence-based and actionable recommendations for the Community Partnership Programme across different contexts.
• Conduct a comparative analysis between the current Baytna programme and previous Amna initiatives, considering regional and contextual differences. Amna will provide the necessary background information on past programmes.
• Assess the extent to which Amna s partners adhere to its safeguarding policy and ensure services are accessible and inclusive for all displaced community members, regardless of gender, disabilities, or other demographic factors.