Every year, Viva produces the Network Health Check Global Report to aid our evaluation and learn how our work is growing and developing, and how we can support further improvement to build network strength and sustainability. 

The Network Health Check survey asks our partner networks a series of questions, gathering information on their systems, structures, programmes and reach. We are able to use this information in three ways: 

1. To measure network sustainability: each year, our Network Development Team analyses the findings from each network, producing a tailored report with recommendations to support each partner network to grow in sustainability and reach through the course of the year. 

2. To understand our global reach: we use information to update our global numbers, knowing what range of programmes are being used to support vulnerable children and equip churches and organizations to increase their ministries.

3. To track trends and identify global development needs.The Network Health Check was completed by 38 of our 39 partner networks in December 2020, giving an overview of programmes and activities achieved with children in that year. 

As you read this report, we are confident you will be inspired and encouraged by the work Viva and our partner networks have achieved this year.