Why well-meaning charity projects often fail to improve child health
In short: Good intentions aren't enough to close the gap in child health. This lecture explores why the voluntary sector must shift its focus from popular activities to measurable outcomes to create systemic change.
Sharon Witherspoon of the Nuffield Foundation argues that the 'third sector'—charities and voluntary organizations—must move beyond measuring processes or activities to focus on actual outcomes. Using classic studies, she demonstrates that projects people enjoy may not necessarily deliver the positive health results intended.
The talk addresses the tension between easy, small-scale interventions and the difficult work of institutional reform. While knowledge is often imperfect, Witherspoon highlights a shift toward using evidence to drive universal change, moving beyond simple practice improvements to address the root causes of inequality.
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- Summary by Intellect · source: Reducing Inequalities in Child Health: Outcomes and Change; New Thinking in the Third Sector
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