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Theory of Change Builder

Map your impact logic from inputs to outcomes. A Theory of Change articulates how and why your initiative creates positive change.

What is a Theory of Change?

A Theory of Change (ToC) is a comprehensive description and illustration of how and why a desired change is expected to happen. It maps the causal pathway from your activities to your intended impact, making explicit the assumptions underlying each step.

The Logic Model: Inputs → Activities → Outputs → Outcomes → Impact

Build Your Theory of Change

🎯 Problem Statement

What problem are you trying to solve? Who is affected?

INPUTS

Resources you invest

+ Add input

ACTIVITIES

What you do

+ Add activity

OUTPUTS

Direct products

+ Add output

OUTCOMES

Changes that result

+ Add outcome

IMPACT

Long-term change

+ Add impact

⚠️ Key Assumptions

What must be true for your theory to work?

🚨 Risks & Mitigations

What could go wrong and how will you address it?

Example: Clean Energy Access Initiative

PROBLEM

600 million people in Sub-Saharan Africa lack access to electricity, limiting economic opportunity, healthcare delivery, and educational outcomes.

INPUTS
  • $5M investment capital
  • Local manufacturing partners
  • Distribution network
ACTIVITIES
  • Produce solar home systems
  • Train local sales agents
  • Provide PAYGO financing
OUTPUTS
  • 50,000 systems sold
  • 200 agents trained
  • 15 service centers
OUTCOMES
  • 250,000 people with power
  • 30% increase in study time
  • $40/mo savings on kerosene
IMPACT
  • Improved education outcomes
  • Economic empowerment
  • Reduced emissions
KEY ASSUMPTIONS
  • Households can afford PAYGO payments
  • Products remain functional for 3+ years
  • Local agents effectively reach rural communities
RISKS & MITIGATIONS
  • Currency risk → USD-denominated inventory
  • Default risk → Remote lock technology
  • Competition → Quality differentiation

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