Impact Measurement Examples: NSOs and External Organisations

Understanding the impact of Scouting and its educational methods is complex and multifaceted. In the Scouting context, we understand the impact as an effect on the personal development of young people and, through them, on societies. Our best-intended work may have a positive or negative impact or, ultimately, no impact at all.

This report summarises the key developments and findings from the first phase of pilot studies following the creation of the Impact Measurement Toolkit. The toolkit, devised by Maynooth University, in collaboration with WOSM, YMCA, and member organisations, aims to measure and analyse the impact of youth development initiatives.

Youth organisations play a pivotal role in the fabric of society. By creating spaces for personal development, we enable young people to flourish by fostering connection, solidarity, and effective interpersonal communication. Each of these skills forms a cornerstone for an individual′s successful navigation through life, fostering self-confidence, resilience, empathy, and respect.