Introduction Evaluating work that unfolds within complex programmes and systems, especially those involving multiple stakeholders with varying interests, and diverse contexts, inevitably involves uncertainty. Programmes are often inspired by different ideas, pursue several objectives, and are shaped by layered decision making processes. Change may occur simultaneously across different levels, or so rapidly, that it becomes difficult to see clearly what matters most. In such e

We are all residing in, or perhaps between, countries which are either oppressing other countries, or their own people - or in ones which are being oppressed by others. One of the countries realife is based in, the UK, is complicit in ongoing genocide, and now a further illegal war on top of its leading and contribution to many past and present atrocities. In how we show up for work in justice focused organisations, the joy feels particularly far away. The realife team has wa

Justice-driven organisations operate in complex, fast-moving contexts. They need learning systems that strengthen strategy and accountability without slowing the work down. This is the context in which realife Learning has now developed a long term partnership with the Institute for Economic Justice (IEJ) . IEJ is a South Africa–based research organisation advancing economic justice through rigorous research and policy advocacy across Africa. With a growing portfolio of proje