Our Approach
Success at JOTNO is defined by more than just numbers or “progress for the sake of progress”. At JOTNO, we strongly believe that the foundation of sustainable development must begin with community-driven change.
To work towards our version of “success” JOTNO integrates three key concepts into our approach:
Strength-based solutions.
The wisdom and guidance of individuals within communities is invaluable to creating successful and sustainable development programs. At JOTNO, we believe that interventions are only as successful to the degree that they leverage the strengths of the community. With this belief, programming at JOTNO begins with human-centered design principles to identify the community strengths and give community members ownership over the project development process.
Evidence-based approaches.
JOTNO looks to create toolkits for development using scientifically-proven methods and interventions. Through the creative and strategic application of established research findings, JOTNO hopes to create sustainable and successful programs.
Data-driven decisions.
At JOTNO, data and evidence are foundational to deepening impact across programs. The integration of data insights leads to better development programs by identifying gaps, providing feedback, validating the efficacy of interventions, and inspiring reflections that lead to growth.