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IWD's quality systems provide clear and measurable standards for all aspects of our program's performance, from measurable outcomes to management operations. An important method for estimating our effectiveness as an organization is through the self-study and peer-review processes for accreditation. This double check provides IWD with a reliable and exhaustive evaluation of key organizational dynamics related to quality improvement.

For the Staff:

The program employs young people with a mean age of 27.5 years who grew up in informal settlements and therefore knows well the slum culture and how to interact with people to pass on the message. To perform best in their teaching and counseling function, all staff members have received training in Self-Defense techniques from accredited Self-Defense trainers from the United States of America (USA), and in psychological counseling of survivors of sexual and gender based violence (SGBV). IWD staff have a wealth of knowledge and skills in dealing with communal scourges besides rape.

For the Classes:

The goal is to make the lives of women, girls and children safer, reducing their chances of being raped. Unfortunately, safety is not objectively quantifiable and rape cases often are not reported. IWD relies on subjective controls, i.e. personal testimonies of those who have participated, whether they were successful in averting rape attempts and whether the reported rape cases or rape assaults are lower than the reported.

Concerning the boys, we have indirect indicators, for example if they spend their time in gangs and dubious environments or if they are involved in communal activities, faith based activities, engaging in gainful activities, e.t.c. Boys who engage in drugs and criminal activities are more likely to rape women. We want the boys to take full responsibility for all their actions.

Existing Core Competencies:

• A well trained staff that can handle diverse issues facing the communities;
• A clearly and a well defined prime directive;
• Effectiveness in managing IWD’s niche;
• Good rapport with the communities and other stakeholders;
• Tailor made curriculum for different age cohorts;
• Good networks and partnership with other organizations.