Multilateral institutions & international aid organisations

Your work drives profound, systemic change across the globe. But making sense of that impact in complex systems can be a challenge. What if your evaluation and learning processes could embrace this complexity, giving back more energy than they take?

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Three key benefits of working with Unity Effect

Holistic impact measurement: Move beyond linear approaches and metrics, and instead transform evaluation into a living process that fuels continuous learning and powerful communication within your organisation and partnerships.

Strengthened organisational vitality: Cultivate resilient leadership and high-trust teams, essential for navigating global complexity and challenges.

Driving Systemic Innovation: Create safe spaces and peer-learning opportunities for your teams to explore new pathways and continuously grow, fostering a culture of innovation.

Who we serve

We partner with leaders and teams within multilateral institutions and international aid organisations who are:

  • Deeply committed to fostering long-term, equitable, and sustainable change on a global scale
  • Navigating dynamic and interwoven environments across diverse geographies and cultures
  • Seeking systemic approaches to impact while managing internal pressures for short-term results.

Having worked with the United Nations, International Labour Organization,  Fairtrade International, German Corporation for International Cooperation (GIZ) and others, we have the tools and methods up our sleeves that might speak to you.

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How we support you

We help you move beyond conventional methods, fostering practices that give more energy than they take.

  1. Regenerative Measurement & Evaluation: We guide you in redefining and measuring impact in complex systems, using tools like our Impact Garden to turn evaluation into a vibrant learning experience.
  2. Thriving Teams & Leaders: We support your internal teams to build resilient, high-trust work cultures through tailored workshops, leadership journeys, and coaching.

Learning & Experience Design: We co-design and facilitate impactful learning experiences, from participatory events to peer-learning formats and innovation ecosystems.

I was truly amazed how Jannik and Franziska managed to design a well fitted one-day-workshop with our group of 10 professionals in leading positions in different kind of businesses. Within minutes we found each other in a wonderful workflow. We have learned a lot about leadership and self-organisation and the Why of our actions. The workshop was well structured with refreshing breaks and deep insight. A gift to me!

Uta Mielisch

Uta Mielisch

Schmid Stiftung

I want to thank Franziska, Jannik, and all of your time for this wonderful experience. I enjoyed both the journey, and the changemakers who shared it with me. In particular, I think it helped me to hone in on a better way to continue making an impact. I am happy to say that it is already bearing fruit, and I already have had my work accepted to multiple conferences, part of the commitment I made to myself during our journey. Looking forward to seeing where it will take me!

Steven Aiello

Steven Aiello

Changemaker Journey Participant

Building on the benefits of the impact evaluation Unity Effect conducted for the programme in 2022, the organizing team pursued a similar analysis for its 2023 edition. This continuation permitted us to identify common trends and build on key recommendations, whilst also preserving the uniqueness of each edition and participant. The team continues to rely on Unity Effect’s expertise to adapt future editions.

Linda Peterhans 2024

Linda Peterhans

Programme Manager for Youth Leadership, Kofi Annan Foundation

What you'll gain

By partnering with Unity Effect, your institution will experience a profound shift in how it operates and measures success:

  • Deeper impact clarity: Articulate the systemic changes you create beyond surface-level reporting.
  • Enhanced organisational resilience: Cultivate internal capacities for reflection, learning, and adaptive action.
  • Authentic stakeholder engagement: Foster inclusive and empowering relationships with partners and communities.
  • Strategic alignment & innovation: Translate ambitious goals into lasting, high-impact implementation by fostering a culture of continuous learning.

Past Projects

Recent case studies

Digital and hybrid formats

SINGA and Bosch Alumni Network

Rethinking Impact

Bosch

Systemic Onboarding for senior leaders

We support Helga Brüggemann (Systemische Beratung Düsseldorf) in hosting bi-annual training for senior leaders joining Bosch.

Curious to see more of our work?

Check out our portfolio to see all past projects.

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Your next step

Ready to take the next step? We invite you to explore how a regenerative, life-centred approach can empower your work.

  • Schedule a consultation: The best way to explore solutions is to talk. Connect with us to discuss your specific needs and learn how we can tailor our support to your unique context.
  • Explore our core models: Dive deeper into the open-source frameworks that guide our work - The Impact Garden (a living systems approach to evaluating complex initiatives) and the Capacity Compass. 
  • See our work in action: In the "Further Resources" section below, you’ll find in-depth reports and articles on our work with partners like the International Labour Organisation or FLOCERT.

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Our Resources

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The magic of listening: tips for facilitating listening online and offline

For us at Unity Effect, listening is a core capacity for facilitators and leaders. It supports us to create spaces and cultures of trust and appreciation, to discover new insights and ideas, and to connect with others on a deeper level.
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Regenerative Innovation Ecosystems

Imagine a future where innovation isn’t just about the latest tech, but about healing our planet and uplifting our communities—that's what Regenerative Innovation Ecosystems (RIE) are all about. In this article, we’ll explore the concept of Regenerative Innovation Ecosystems, which focus on building coalitions of diverse organisations or departments to foster systemic innovation rooted in regenerative principles and practices. ‍
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Virtual Climathon for Bonn

Conceptualisation, technical implementation and facilitation of a 3 day hackathon for climate action.