Midline Impact Report: Waste Management and POPs Assessment in Farming Communities
This report analyzes the transition from a June 2025 baseline to a February 2026 midline, showing significant progress in waste management and Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) awareness within target farming communities. Key achievements include a 40-point increase in POPs risk awareness, the training of 400 members, and the construction of the first community-led waste incinerator.
Midline Impact Report
Waste Management & POPs Assessment
Transition analysis from Baseline (June 2025) to Midline (February 2026) within target farming communities.
Core Progress Indicators
55%
POPs Risk Awareness
Up from 15% baseline
45%
Safe Disposal Practices
Up from 15% baseline
400
Community Members Trained
From a baseline of 0
20
Coalition Members
From a baseline of 0
Detailed Analysis
Shift in Community Awareness & Practices
Characterized by 80% open burning and critically low risk comprehension.
Significant surge driven by large-scale training of 400 community members.
Infrastructure Milestone
Transitioned from zero facilities to the first community-designed waste disposal system.
Design and construction were entirely community-led, strengthening technical capacity and ownership.
Phase 3 Strategic Recommendations
Scale Infrastructure
Expand construction to meet the needs of the 55% still lacking safe disposal options.
Strengthen Coalition
Provide advanced monitoring tools and policy support for long-term governance sustainability.
Targeted Outreach
Focus advocacy campaigns on the remaining 45% of the community to further eliminate open burning practices.
YouPaD Intelligence Hub • March 2026 • Confidential