NFE Methodology in Real Life

This is the practical path for bringing Doughnut Economics into your local context through non-formal education. Build your action plan around what your community actually needs.

1. Identify a local issue

   Pinpoint social or environmental challenges that resonate with the doughnut's dimensions — waste, inequality, food security.

2. Use the NFE tool to help the community

   Design small-scale workshops, activities or dialogue sessions with youth groups to explore those topics through Doughnut-based tools and discussion.

3. Gather feedback

   Use observation, group debriefs and short surveys to understand what worked and what needs improvement.

4. Refine and scale up

   Adapt the tools based on what you learn, then repeat the process with more groups or in other communities.

Facilitators can start by identifying local issues related to Doughnut dimensions, then organize small workshops to test the concepts with a group of learners before scaling up.

Assessing the success of your training is key to improving outcomes and showing the value of non-formal education.

• Pre- and post-assessments: short quizzes or written reflections to gauge changes in knowledge, attitudes or understanding.
• Feedback surveys: anonymous forms on content clarity, facilitation style and overall experience.
• Observation and reflection: record group dynamics, participation levels and the questions that emerge.
• Follow-up: check in weeks or months later to see how learners have applied what they learned.