This document introduces problem and solution trees as tools for understanding community problems, developing solutions, and becoming active global citizens. It provides an example of Wangari Maathai using these tools to address the problem of deforestation in her community. The document then guides the reader in modeling Maathai's method - analyzing the problem tree of deforestation, creating a solution tree to train women to plant trees, and evaluating the project's success based on outcomes like the number of trees planted and environmental improvements. The reader is then prompted to apply this process to address a problem in their own community.
This document introduces problem and solution trees as tools for understanding community problems, developing solutions, and becoming active global citizens. It provides an example of Wangari Maathai using these tools to address the problem of deforestation in her community. The document then guides the reader in modeling Maathai's method - analyzing the problem tree of deforestation, creating a solution tree to train women to plant trees, and evaluating the project's success based on outcomes like the number of trees planted and environmental improvements. The reader is then prompted to apply this process to address a problem in their own community.
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This document introduces problem and solution trees as tools for understanding community problems, developing solutions, and becoming active global citizens. It provides an example of Wangari Maathai using these tools to address the problem of deforestation in her community. The document then guides the reader in modeling Maathai's method - analyzing the problem tree of deforestation, creating a solution tree to train women to plant trees, and evaluating the project's success based on outcomes like the number of trees planted and environmental improvements. The reader is then prompted to apply this process to address a problem in their own community.
This document introduces problem and solution trees as tools for understanding community problems, developing solutions, and becoming active global citizens. It provides an example of Wangari Maathai using these tools to address the problem of deforestation in her community. The document then guides the reader in modeling Maathai's method - analyzing the problem tree of deforestation, creating a solution tree to train women to plant trees, and evaluating the project's success based on outcomes like the number of trees planted and environmental improvements. The reader is then prompted to apply this process to address a problem in their own community.
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Solution Trees! Problem and Solution Trees! Objectives: • Learn to use Problem and Solution trees to identify and address community issues • Become active global citizens and change-makers in our own community! Problem and Solution Trees! Problem and Solution Trees are similar to mind maps. These tools are used by community organizations to understand community problems, and develop solutions. We will use Problem and Solution Trees to become active global citizens, planning actions to make change! Why is it called a ‘Problem Tree’?
From Tools for Development: http://www.tools4dev.org/resources/how-to-design-a-new-program/
Who is Wangari Mathaai? Wangari Maathai was the founder of the Green Belt Movement and the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. Wangari Muta Maathai was born in Nyeri, a rural area of Kenya (Africa), in 1940. She was an environmental activist who won many international awards. Unfortunately, Professor Maathai died on 25 September 2011 at the age of 71 after a battle with cancer.
http://www.greenbeltmovement.org/wangari- maathai/biography Model the Method:
Let’s Read! Wangari’s Trees of Peace By Jeanette Winter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jK1NndEf6f0 Effect What negative effects did this problem have? - No firewood close to home - Harmed the environment
What was the main problem that
Problem Wangari Maathi saw in her community? -Deforestation
What were the ‘root causes’ of
this problem? Causes -Women cutting down trees No source of heating -Developers constructing buildings Effect Impact -Harmed the environment -Improve the environment -No firewood close to home -Firewood close to home
Problem Outcome The community has no The community has tress trees!
Cause Output -Women cut down trees Women stop Women trained to -Developers cut down trees developers from plant trees cutting trees Making Wangari’s project statement
Output Outcome Impact
If…. Then… So that… Women are trained The community will The environment will to plant trees have trees be improved Evaluating Wangari’s Success
If Wangari trains the community will and the environment
women to plant have trees…. will be improved! trees….
How did she know her project was successful?
Find evidence! She counted the # of She counted the # of trees She evaluated the health of women trained: planted: the soil ‘Army of women’ all over 30 Million trees where there were The land is no longer barren. Sweet Africa plant trees none! potatoes, sugar cane and maize grow again Now you can plant your own tree of peace by solving a problem in your own community! What negative effects does this Effect problem have?
What problem do you see in your
Problem community?
What are the ‘root causes’ of
Causes this problem?
How can I solve this problem? Knowing how much time, money, or other constraints you may have, which ‘root cause’ of the problem can you address? Circle it! Now make the solution tree! What long term impact will this Impact project have?
What overall outcome, or
Outcome result, will your project achieve?
What main output, or activity, will
Output you do to achieve your project outcome?
How will I know I have achieved my goal? After making your project statement, it is important to plan how you will measure your project’s success. Making a project statement
Output Outcome Impact
If…. Then… So that… Evaluating Your Success How will you know your solution successfully made an impact? What will you measure, or what evidence can you look for?
Output Outcome Impact
I will measure... I will measure… I will measure…
Dirt! The Movie I will be a Hummingbird By Wangari Maathi http://www.dirtthemovie.org/videos/ Self-Evaluation How have you applied the following competencies in your own work?
• Managing Information: • Critical Thinking • Problem Solving: • Communication • Personal Growth and Well-being: • Creativity and Innovation: • Collaboration: • Cultural and Global Citizenship:
