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Ripple Effects Mapping Facilitator Training

October 28 @ 10:00 am - October 29 @ 4:00 pm

In partnership with the WV Prevention Research Center, The Center for Rural Health Development is pleased to invite you to the upcoming Ripple Effects Mapping Facilitator Training.

To register, complete the form at the bottom of this webpage.

What is Ripple Effects Mapping? 

Ripple Effects Mapping (REM) is a participatory, story-driven process that helps groups understand the effects of their work, including the results they may have anticipated and the resulting ripples they didn’t expect. REM is built on appreciative inquiry and collaborative visual mapping, offering a grounded way to explore real experiences, surface strengths, and make sense of complex or evolving initiatives. Through storytelling and impact mapping in a group setting, it provides an understanding of program or project impact by uncovering the unique ways community initiatives have made a difference. REM is commonly used as an evaluation and strategic planning tool, especially related to grant and philanthropic funding. In fact, several WV-based funders use REM for grant evaluation.

How can REM training benefit your work?

  • GAIN INSIGHTS: Evaluate the scope of project or program impact.
  • INFORM DECISION-MAKING: Use REM findings to shape future initiatives.
  • SHOWCASE SUCCESS: Highlight your achievements and contributions.

Visit this link for a short video example of a REM session.

What to Expect:

Two full days of experiential in-person training on planning and hosting REM sessions with hands-on REM session facilitation practice that will enable you to conduct REM in your community.

The training will run from 10am to 5pm on October 28th and 10am to 4pm on October 29th, with lunch and refreshments provided both days. Because this training provides a hands-on, practice-based learning experience, attendees will find this training to be most informative if they attend the entirety of the training.

Cost:

The registration fee is $150/person and includes the two-day training, training materials, and lunch and refreshments on both days. To register, complete the form below. Space is very limited for this training so registration may close early if capacity is reached.

Location:

Kanawha County Library: 123 Capitol St. Charleston, WV

Lodging:

For those traveling in from out of town, a room block is being held at the Four Points by Sheraton Charleston at a rate of $115.00 per night. The room block will close October 05, 2026, or sooner if filled. To make a reservation in the room block, click here, or call 304-344-4092 and specify “The Center for Rural Health Development Room Block.”

Need Additional Information About This Event?

Call The Center for Rural Health Development at (304) 397-4071, or email.

Registration Form:

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Substitutions/Cancellations:

If you cannot attend the Ripple Effects Mapping Traning, you can send a substitute, even at the last minute. Cancellations made after October 23, 2026 are not eligible for a refund. Refunds will be processed within two weeks of the request.

You will receive a confirmation email to the address provided upon receipt and processing of your registration form.

For registration questions, please contact:
The Center for Rural Health Development, Inc.
Phone: (304) 397-4071
Email: allison.warden@wvruralhealth.org

Details

  • Start: October 28 @ 10:00 am
  • End: October 29 @ 4:00 pm

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