Evaluation of the
Conflict Preparedness and Protection Programme
| Partner | Norwegian People's Aid |
|---|---|
| Location | Gaza Strip, Syria |
| Date | June - September 2022 |
| Services provided | Evaluation |
the project.
JRNY Consulting partnered with Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of its Conflict Preparedness and Protection (CPP) Programme in active conflict environments, focusing on the Gaza Strip and Syria. The CPP Programme equips civilians with the knowledge and skills to protect themselves against explosive weapons and other conflict-related threats, aiming to reduce casualties and strengthen community resilience in the face of ongoing violence.
This evaluation examined how well CPP approaches met protection needs in highly dynamic and dangerous settings, and identified opportunities to strengthen future programming for civilian safety.
objectives.
The evaluation aimed to:
Provide a clear overview of conflict contexts where NPA’s CPP programming operates and identify civilian protection needs.
Review methodologies, activities, and tools used in CPP to assess their relevance, quality, and reach.
Assess programme impact in terms of how effectively it met established protection needs for target groups.
Offer actionable recommendations to inform improvement and future iterations of CPP programming.
what we delivered.
JRNY Consulting delivered a set of practical, usable evaluation outputs to support organisational learning and programme adaptation:
Final Evaluation Report: A detailed analysis synthesising findings on performance, impact, and areas for improvement across contexts, written to inform both NPA and humanitarian actors working on protection.
Collaboratively Developed Learning Products: Tools such as key findings presentations and shared workspaces designed with partners to translate evidence into planning and decision-making.
Management Response Workshop: A facilitated session to help NPA leadership interpret the evaluation findings, reflect on strategic priorities, and plan practical next steps.
These deliverables were designed to be clear, relevant, and actionable, supporting NPA to reflect on its programme design and bolster the effectiveness of protection efforts for civilians living amid active conflict.
why it matters.
When explosive weapons are used in populated areas, civilians bear the greatest burden of harm. Conflict Preparedness and Protection programming helps people understand risks, act safely under threat, and increase their chances of survival and recovery. By evaluating CPP in high-risk settings like the Gaza Strip and Syria, this work strengthens evidence on what works in civilian protection and informs how programmes can adapt to protect lives more effectively.
This engagement reflects JRNY Consulting’s equity-centred evaluation approach — prioritising the experiences and safety of civilians in crisis and ensuring that humanitarian actors have the evidence needed to improve programming in complex environments.
