RESOURCES

Research Findings and Case Studies: Evidence of Programme Effectiveness and Impact

The Year 1 implementation of the Kwara AGILE Life Skills Sub-Component demonstrates strong evidence of programme effectiveness across 100 schools in 16 LGAs. Findings reveal significant enrolment growth, high mentor retention, and successful implementation across urban, peri-urban, rural, and special-needs school contexts. A key driver of programme expansion was peer referral, with 93% of schools recording positive enrolment growth and an average increase of 133.9%. The programme also achieved a remarkable 93.1% mentor retention rate, reinforcing the importance of mentor consistency in sustaining girls’ participation. While urban schools recorded higher enrolment figures, several rural schools demonstrated equally strong performance, proving the adaptability of the Safe Space model across diverse settings. The case studies further highlight the roles of institutional ownership, community engagement, mentor commitment, and inclusive programming in achieving sustainable outcomes. Overall, the findings position the programme as operationally effective and well-prepared to generate more rigorous outcome-level evidence in Year 2.