✅ Overview: SayPro Survey Design Framework
Each survey includes:
- Theme Introduction
- Survey Objective
- Target Audience
- Survey Structure (10 questions)
- Survey Format & Notes
🔷 Theme 1: Youth Empowerment and Skills Development
🎯 Objective:
To understand the current skill levels, challenges, and opportunities among youth in accessing training and development opportunities.
👥 Target Audience:
Youth aged 15–35 in communities where SayPro operates.
📋 Sample Survey Questions:
- What is your current education level?
- Are you currently enrolled in any skills development program? (Yes/No)
- How confident are you in your current job readiness skills? (1–5 Likert scale)
- What are the top three skills you would like to learn in the next 6 months?
- Have you previously attended any SayPro youth development sessions? (Yes/No)
- If yes, how useful were they for your personal or professional growth? (1–5 scale)
- What are the biggest barriers you face in improving your skills?
- Do you have access to the internet or a device suitable for online learning?
- Would you recommend SayPro programs to a friend or peer? (Yes/No/Why?)
- What types of workshops or training would you like SayPro to offer in the future?
📝 Format Notes:
- Use Google Forms or Typeform
- Include a progress bar and allow anonymous submission
- Include optional demographic section (age, location, gender)
🔷 Theme 2: Community Leadership and Participation
🎯 Objective:
To assess the level of civic engagement and community leadership among young people and how they can be further supported.
👥 Target Audience:
Community youth leaders, volunteers, and youth interested in leadership.
📋 Sample Survey Questions:
- Are you currently involved in any community leadership role? (Yes/No)
- If yes, what is your role?
- How often do you participate in community events or forums?
- On a scale of 1–5, how confident are you in your leadership abilities?
- What motivates you to participate in community leadership?
- What kind of support do you need to be a better community leader?
- Are there leadership development opportunities in your area?
- Do you feel young people are included in local decision-making processes? (Yes/No)
- What platforms (in-person or digital) do you use to engage with your community?
- What topics would you like future leadership programs to focus on?
📝 Format Notes:
- Include testimonials from past SayPro leaders
- Collect emails for those interested in leadership programs (optional)
🔷 Theme 3: Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation
🎯 Objective:
To gather insights on entrepreneurship interests, barriers, and support systems for young aspiring entrepreneurs.
👥 Target Audience:
Aspiring or existing young entrepreneurs
📋 Sample Survey Questions:
- Do you currently run a business? (Yes/No)
- What kind of business or idea are you working on?
- What motivated you to start or want to start a business?
- What are the biggest challenges you face as a young entrepreneur?
- On a scale of 1–5, how confident are you in your business management skills?
- Have you attended any entrepreneurship training in the past year? (Yes/No)
- What types of support do you think are most important (e.g., funding, mentoring, legal advice)?
- How familiar are you with SayPro’s entrepreneurship programs?
- Would you be interested in an incubation or mentorship program run by SayPro?
- What topics would you like covered in future entrepreneurship workshops?
📝 Format Notes:
- Include a section for business pitch ideas (optional)
- Offer a follow-up option for incubator invitations
🔷 Theme 4: Mental Health and Wellbeing
🎯 Objective:
To understand the mental health needs and awareness among youth, and how SayPro can better support wellbeing.
👥 Target Audience:
General youth population (ages 15–35)
📋 Sample Survey Questions:
- On a scale of 1–5, how would you rate your overall mental health?
- Have you ever accessed mental health support or counseling? (Yes/No)
- What factors most affect your mental health? (e.g., unemployment, social pressure, family issues)
- Do you feel mental health is talked about openly in your community?
- How knowledgeable are you about coping mechanisms and stress management?
- Do you think SayPro should offer mental health awareness programs? (Yes/No)
- Would you participate in a peer support group or wellbeing session?
- What are your biggest stressors right now?
- How often do you feel anxious, overwhelmed, or depressed?
- What suggestions do you have for improving mental health services for youth?
📝 Format Notes:
- Provide crisis support contacts at the end
- Allow anonymous responses for sensitive data
🔷 Theme 5: Education and Digital Inclusion
🎯 Objective:
To explore educational access, digital literacy, and gaps in digital inclusion among underserved communities.
👥 Target Audience:
Students, out-of-school youth, and educators in rural and urban settings
📋 Sample Survey Questions:
- Are you currently enrolled in school, college, or training? (Yes/No)
- How often do you use digital tools for learning?
- Do you have reliable access to internet and digital devices? (Yes/No)
- What digital platforms are you most comfortable using?
- Have you ever completed an online course or training? (Yes/No)
- What challenges do you face with online learning?
- On a scale of 1–5, how confident are you in using digital tools (Zoom, Google Docs, etc.)?
- What kind of digital training would be most helpful for you?
- Do your teachers or trainers use digital tools effectively?
- What can SayPro do to help bridge the digital divide?
📝 Format Notes:
- Use multilingual format if necessary (English, isiZulu, etc.)
- Offer digital literacy tips as a follow-up
✅ Final Notes:
- All surveys should include consent statements and comply with data protection standards.
- Use clear, accessible language.
- Consider offering small incentives (data, vouchers) to increase response rates.
- Analyze results to improve SayPro’s programmatic planning and stakeholder engagement.
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