This manual is meant to serve as an introduction to monitoring and evaluation for organizations interested in strengthening their knowledge and promoting collaboration and sustainability within the civic sector. It is one of a series of 12 manuals that was developed as part of the STAND program, which aims to build the capacity of non-profit organizations in Kuwait and the region. A brief introductory video is available in English with Arabic subtitles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_z9H0alSqQ&index=7&list=PLJv7VOmQDSjCiufqB6vBimeuDu0WG5-qy. The full tool kit also is online: http://www.envearth.com/program_post_type/toolkit.