Key Services
We believe Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) should be built into an organisation’s DNA — not added as an afterthought. That’s why our approach integrates strategy, monitoring, measurement, and capacity building into one seamless process.
We help organisations define what impact truly means for them, embed real-time monitoring systems, measure what matters through learning-oriented evaluations, and strengthen internal capacity so teams can ask better questions and act on the answers. By making MEAL a core function — not a compliance task — we move organisations beyond reports and audits, toward a culture of evidence, adaptation, and lasting impact.
Why The 4th Wheel
Trusted expertise in impact strategy, monitoring, and measurement.
15+ Years
of MEAL Experience: Founded in 2010
200+ Clients
across NGOs, CSR, Government, and Multilaterals
30+ States & UTs
in India covered for research and evaluations
Tailored Solutions for Organisations
At 4th Wheel, we understand that every stakeholder in the social impact ecosystem—whether NGOs, CSR teams, philanthropic organisations, or international donors—has unique needs, priorities, and challenges.
We provide tailored social impact solutions that help partners measure impact effectively, build organisational capacity, and drive sustainable outcomes. By bridging rigorous impact measurement with practical, on-the-ground solutions, we enable our partners to strengthen accountability, scale what works, and achieve long-term social change.
For NGOs
We provide impact measurement, capacity building, and evaluation services, enabling NGOs to strengthen operations, track real-time data, and make evidence-based decisions. Using lean indicators, we support continuous learning, adaptive strategies, and social impact.
For CSR
We support CSR programs with partner management, metrics design, and portfolio improvement, ensuring initiatives are measurable and aligned with social goals. Through effective tracking and assessment, we enable sustainable impact and long-term accountability.
For Philanthropy
We help philanthropy firms design impact strategies, define theories of change, and strengthen grant management systems. By building tools for monitoring and decision-making, we drive measurable outcomes, long-term sustainability, and maximize philanthropic impact.
For Donors
We partner with international donors to deliver impact measurement, capacity building, and evaluation services. With tailored global solutions, we help monitor, assess, and adapt initiatives, ensuring measurable results and sustainable cross-border outcomes.
Case Studies
Education
Measuring 21st century skills, empowerment, and leadership — not just test scores.
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We go beyond capturing impact through enrollment and attendance. Our proprietary tools capture 21st-century skills.
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We consult across the ecosystem — students, parents, teachers, headmasters, departments, and CSOs.
Healthcare
We track what really matters: access, cost, wait times, and quality.
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We measure meaningful indicators: distance to facilities, wait times, cost of care, and quality of service.
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Through community consultations and social impact assessments, we turn data into insights for stronger health systems.
Women Empowerment
Measuring shifts in voice, agency, and everyday freedoms.
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We design gender-sensitive frameworks that measure shifts in decision-making power, mobility, and inclusion in community and economic life.
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We work closely with frontline women, SHGs, entrepreneurs, and implementation partners to ensure that what matters is what’s measured.
Water, Sanitation & Hygiene
From infrastructure to lasting behaviour change.
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We assess WASH in daily behavior, adoption of clean water and sanitation practices in real life.
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Our research covers hygiene habits, gendered experiences, and how infrastructure works in practice, all shaped by community feedback.
Upcoming Events
Mark your calendar
Mon, 22 DecWebinarLaunch of the Status of MEAL Report in India, 2025
Thu, 13 NovOnline, interactive workshopA hands-on training workshop on qualitative data analysis using Dedoose, designed for researchers, analysts, and practitioners who want to turn interviews, focus groups, and narratives into rigorous, actionable evidence.
