SayPro Community Needs Summary Template — For synthesizing extracted data into actionable insight briefs

SayPro Community Needs Summary Template

1. Community Overview

• Community Name/Area:
• Assessment Date:
• Assessment Conducted By:
• Population Characteristics:
  • Size:
  • Age Distribution:
  • Key Demographics (e.g., language, ethnicity, income levels):
• Relevant Context:
  • Recent events, policy changes, or challenges affecting the community.

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2. Key Issues Identified

Issue/Need Area	Description	Evidence Source (e.g., survey, interview, report)	Urgency	Affected Groups
e.g. Youth Unemployment	High youth joblessness due to lack of local opportunities	Survey of 300 local youth	High	Youth ages 18–25

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3. Root Causes

• Brief explanation of the underlying factors contributing to each key issue.
• Use bullet points or causal chains where needed.

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4. Community Assets & Strengths

• Existing resources, organizations, leaders, or networks that could support solutions.
• e.g., “Strong network of community health workers” or “Local NGO with job training programs.”

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5. Recommended Actions / Opportunities

Opportunity	Proposed Action	Lead Stakeholders	Potential Partners	Timeline
e.g., Improve youth employment	Launch a 3-month skills training bootcamp	Local Skills NGO	TVET College, Municipality	Q3 2025

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6. Barriers to Implementation

• List possible risks, challenges, or resistance points.
• Include mitigation strategies if known.

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7. Community Voices

• Quotes, themes, or stories from residents that illustrate lived experience or validate data.

“We want to work, but there’s nothing here for us.” – Youth participant, Eastern District

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8. Monitoring & Evaluation Metrics

• Suggested KPIs to track progress:
  • Participation numbers
  • Improvement in service access
  • Employment rates
  • Satisfaction scores

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9. Appendices

• Raw data summaries
• Maps or visuals
• Survey instruments
• Full stakeholder list