Data-driven
Community-centered
Evidence-informed
Research-led
The Research‑to‑Action Gap
Research produced Research translated
📚 Evidence is generated 🔄 Often not translated to practice
Research that stays in journals cannot improve lives.
WHY THIS MATTERS

Closing the gap between knowledge and action

Every year, significant resources are invested in public health research in Kenya. Yet too many findings never reach the communities, policymakers, and health workers who need them most.

UWRA exists to close that gap.

We don't just generate knowledge — we translate it into actionable interventions, strengthen capacity, influence policy, and empower communities to use evidence for better health outcomes. Funding fuels this translation. Your support ensures that evidence becomes action.

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OUR FRAMEWORK

How we create impact

From evidence to action — every step is intentional, measurable, and community-driven.

🔬Evidence
📊Synthesis
🤝Engagement
⚙️Implementation
🏛️Policy/Practice
❤️Community Impact
WHAT WE DO

Our work in practice

We connect evidence with the people and systems that turn it into action.

Research Translation

We move knowledge beyond publications — into decisions, practice and policy.

Innovation

We design and scale solutions that address real‑world challenges in communities.

Policy Engagement

We connect research with policymakers to inform decisions and strategies.

Community Impact

We work alongside communities to co‑create and implement evidence‑based solutions.

OUR FOCUS

Current strategic priorities

We concentrate our efforts on areas where evidence can drive the greatest health gains.

Health Systems Strengthening

Building resilient systems that deliver quality care, especially at the primary level.

Digital Health

Harnessing technology to improve access, data use, and decision‑making.

Maternal & Child Health

Reducing preventable deaths and improving well‑being for mothers and children.

Mental Health

Integrating mental health into primary care and community settings.

Climate & Health

Addressing the health impacts of climate change through evidence‑based adaptation.

Implementation Science

Studying what works, for whom, and under what conditions to scale effective interventions.

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Research leaders trained

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Community engagements

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People reached

WHY PARTNER WITH UWRA

A credible partner for evidence‑to‑action

Governments, universities, NGOs, and donors trust us to deliver tangible results.

Translate Evidence

We turn complex research into actionable recommendations for policy and practice.

Scientific Excellence

Rigorous research and implementation science grounded in local realities.

Community Partnership

We work alongside communities, ensuring solutions are culturally appropriate and sustainable.

Implementation Science

We study what works in real‑world settings to scale effective interventions.

Policy Influence

Our evidence shapes national and regional health policies and strategies.

Capacity Strengthening

We invest in training and mentorship to build a lasting research ecosystem.

JOIN THE MOVEMENT

When evidence reaches communities, lives change

Partner with UWRA to transform research into action across Kenya. Your support makes it possible.

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