OUR STRATEGIC PLAN

Cultivating Hope, Nurturing Potential: ACF's Five-Year Journey Towards a Brighter Tomorrow

Based on ACF’s vision, mission, core values, the opportunities and threats in the current environment, the five-year period of this strategic plan will be a time of assessing and deepening ACF’s approaches to its work. The strategic objectives and goals included in this plan are ACF’s response to its understanding of what beneficiaries and communities’ value most, current opportunities and challenges for offering a high-quality system of support in the community for particularly the most vulnerable women and girls. In its quest to support and initiate women and girls’ development processes, ACF will work with all stakeholders and other likeminded organizations in finding long-term sustainable and durable solutions to challenges facing women and girls

In line with ACF’s vision and mission, the strategic plan focuses on five strategic goals as follows:

  1. Strengthening the organization for effective service delivery

  2. Enhancing program and interventions

  3. Expanding reach

  4. Building partnerships

  5. Ensuring sustainability

Five-Year Action Plan for Alimat Care Foundation (ACF)

Overall Goal: Increase positive impact on women and girls through five thematic areas: education & skills, livelihood & economic empowerment, gender-based violence, sexual & reproductive health & rights, and climate change.

Year 1 (2024)

  • Strengthening the Organization:
    • Conduct a comprehensive organizational assessment to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT analysis).
    • Develop a revised organizational structure and governance framework to optimize efficiency and effectiveness.
    • Implement capacity building programs for staff and volunteers in key areas like program management, fundraising, and monitoring and evaluation (M&E).
  • Enhancing Programs and Interventions:
    • Conduct participatory needs assessments in target communities for each thematic area.
    • Refine existing programs based on needs assessments and best practices.
    • Develop and pilot new programs addressing emerging needs and gaps.
  • Expanding Reach:
    • Develop a strategic expansion plan, including identifying new target communities or geographic areas.
    • Partner with local organizations and government agencies to establish satellite offices or program hubs in new locations.
    • Launch outreach campaigns to raise awareness about ACF programs and services.
  • Building Partnerships:
    • Identify potential partners with complementary expertise and resources in each thematic area.
    • Develop and formalize partnerships with NGOs, government agencies, private sector companies, and academic institutions.
    • Establish joint program initiatives and resource-sharing agreements.
  • Ensuring Sustainability:
    • Diversify funding sources through grants, individual donations, corporate partnerships, and social enterprises.
    • Develop a fundraising strategy and implement fundraising campaigns.
    • Explore innovative financing mechanisms such as impact investing and social bonds.
Year 2 (2025)
  • Focus on scaling up successful programs and interventions piloted in year 1.
  • Continue expanding reach to new communities and geographic areas.
  • Strengthen partnerships and collaborate on joint initiatives.
  • Develop and implement comprehensive M&E systems for all programs.
  • Advocate for policy changes at local and national levels to support ACF’s goals.
Year 3 (2026)
  • Conduct mid-term review of the five-year plan and make adjustments as needed.
  • Focus on sustainability by diversifying funding sources and developing income-generating activities.
  • Invest in technology and data management systems to improve program efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Build the capacity of local communities to manage and sustain ACF programs.
  • Share best practices and lessons learned with other organizations working in similar fields.
Year 4 (2027)
  • Continue scaling up successful programs and expanding reach.
  • Focus on advocacy and influencing policy changes at local, national, and regional levels.
  • Promote social innovation and develop new solutions to address complex challenges.
  • Strengthen partnerships and build networks with other organizations working on similar issues.
  • Prepare for the transition to the next five-year strategic plan.
Year 5 (2028)
  • Complete the five-year strategic plan and transition to a new plan.
  • Conduct a final evaluation of the five-year plan and document lessons learned.
  • Celebrate successes and share achievements with stakeholders.
  • Prepare for the future by identifying new challenges and opportunities.

This is a general framework, and the specific activities and timelines will need to be adapted based on ACF’s specific context, resources, and priorities. Regular monitoring and evaluation will be crucial to track progress, measure impact, and make necessary adjustments throughout the five-year period.