End of Programme Evaluation Report Hunga Tonga- Hunga Ha’apai Disaster Response Program

This Evaluation Report presents the end of program evaluation (the evaluation) of the Hunga Tonga Hunga Ha’apai Disaster Response Program (the program), implemented in partnership by CARE Australia, MORDI TT and Talitha Project (the partnership). The evaluation was conducted between July- November 2023 by Iris Low and Leaine Robinson (Collaborate Consulting Pte. Ltd (CoLAB)); Katrina Fatiaki (Tapuaki Mei Langi Consultancy) and Dr. Rev. 'Ungatea Kata and Ofa Pakalani (Tupou Tertiary Institute). The evaluation focused on evaluating the merit and worth of the program implemented by the partners by identifying the achievements of the program, strengths of the partnership modality to build on, and lessons to inform and improve future humanitarian programming.

The overarching purpose of the evaluation was primarily for learning and generating knowledge and focused on the following key areas: quality and impact for communities; gender equality; disability and social inclusion; partnership; and locally led response. Key recommendations zoom in on future programming; the partnership approach; and localisation approach.