DIY Toolkit
30 tools for social innovation by Nesta.
PURPOSE
Social innovations require different approaches than technological or commercial innovations. The DIY Toolkit provides specifically designed tools that place social impact at the center. It helps organizations in the public and nonprofit sector to move from idea to implementation in a structured way.
HOW TO USE
Users select from 30 tools those that match their current phase: from problem definition to ideation to scaling. Each tool includes clear instructions, examples, and print-ready worksheets. The tools can be used individually or as a connected innovation process.
WHAT IT IS
The DIY Toolkit is a collection of 30 practical tools for social innovation, developed by Nesta. It includes tools such as Theory of Change, People and Connections Map, and Strengths and Weaknesses. All tools are available under a Creative Commons license and are aimed at practitioners in public and nonprofit organizations.
EXAMPLE
Example: You work for an NGO developing a literacy program in rural regions of Africa and need methods that work without large budgets. The DIY Toolkit from Nesta gives you 30 practical tools specifically for social innovations. This way, you develop a customized learning format with the local community based on storytelling rather than textbooks.