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Theory of Change Builder
Map the full results chain — from the problem you're solving to the long-term impact — in one clear, donor-ready Theory of Change.
A Theory of Change (ToC) explains how and why your programme expects to create change. It links what you invest and do (inputs and activities) to what you produce (outputs), the shifts those produce in people and systems (short- and longer-term outcomes), and the lasting change you ultimately aim for (impact). Making each step explicit reveals the causal logic behind your work — and the assumptions it rests on.
Work through the sections in order, starting from the problem and ending with the impact, then return to test your assumptions and risks against the whole chain. Keep each box short and specific, written in plain language. A good ToC is honest about uncertainty: if a link only holds when an assumption is true, name it. The result is a single narrative you can use to align your team, design indicators, and show donors exactly how your activities add up to change.