Understanding Long-Term Outcomes

Starting in 2017, we have expanded our alumnae survey to include both 1) girls who graduated more than one year ago, and 2) a greater range of questions on topics including work and income, family, community engagement, and autonomy in decision-making, as well as alumnae’s self-rated satisfaction in their lives. Sample questions include:

• Work: Do you currently have a job? Did you choose to work in this occupation? Overall, how satisfied are you with your current job? Who decides how you spend the income from this work?
• Family: Are you married? If so, how old were you when you married? Do you have any children? Who decided when and whom you would marry? Who decides how many children you will have and when?
• Community: Are you a member of any community organizations, civic organizations, or clubs? What is your role in this organization?
• Overall Satisfaction: How would you rate your level of satisfaction with your life? How successful do you feel you have been in achieving your goals? How important was Room to Read’s contribution in helping you achieve these goals?

We will report on these broader results in next year’s report.