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Theory of Change

Theory of Change

WHAT IS A THEORY OF CHANGE?

A ‘theory of change’ explains how the work of an organisation is expected to lead to specific changes. It can help to guide sound, evidence-based, program strategies. The Infuse Theory of Change addresses three core challenges.

How we contribute to change

Infuse’s Theory of Change begins with three challenges that we seek to address:
  1. A preference for adopting quick-fixes and simple technical solutions when trying to resolve complex challenges.
  2. Structural disadvantage and discrimination
  3. A feeling of powerlessness towards addressing our biggest global priorities

Distilled down, we see that many people want to contribute to positive social and environmental change, but are often unsure where to begin.

At a time when there are more young people in the world than ever before, we see enormous potential in youth becoming leaders of change.

As the most recent United Nations UN World Youth Report states “The active engagement of youth in sustainable development efforts is central to achieving sustainable, inclusive and stable societies.”

Active Citizenship to power positive change

We see this as an opportunity to support young people in becoming active citizens, who work in partnership with institutions and communities to create positive, equitable and sustainable collective change.

Focusing on education, we identify three key pathways for change. First is providing young people with the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development, second is to empower young people with the technical and social-emotional skills to take action, and third is to connect young people with opportunities to work collectively for change.

Through experiential learning, service learning, and the joy of travel, we seek to support youth active citizenship – promoting the social and emotional development of young people AND young people’s more engaged participation in positive social and environmental change.

The Challenge
  • Unequal and unjust power structures that perpetuate disadvantage, discrimination, and ecological decline
The Context
  • Collective action is increasing alongside multiple crises
  • There are more young people in the world than ever before
The Opportunity
  • Support young people’s engagement in collective action
Pathways To Success
  • Educate about Global Citizenship and Sustainable Development
  • Teach social and emotional skills for active citizenship
  • Deliver service projects and embed young people in coalitions for change
Outcome
  • Young people feel inspired and empowered to care for people and planet
  • Young people engage in civic action and collective action for positive change
Impact
  • A more equitable world where people work together to reduce disadvantage, discrimination, and ecological decline

Curriculum alignment
Infuse designs and delivers sustainable travel programs for schools that go much further than your typical school trip.

Infuse and the Sustainable Development Goals
Infuse travel programs aim to advance leading global priorities for sustainable development in a variety of ways.