We work where systems are strained, data is scarce, and lived experience matters most, bringing together field-rooted research and cross-disciplinary insight. Whether shaping strategy, designing programs, or informing policy, we deliver evidence that is rigorous, responsible, and radically useful in humanitarian and development contexts.
We nurture the next generation of researchers, building critical skills, fostering a supportive learning environment, and providing the means to knowledge workers to make a living, helping people thrive in places where research is too often extractive and transactional.
We invest in bridging digital and knowledge divides between global South and North, so evidence isn’t just gathered, but it is co-created, diffused and acted on. And we work alongside communities, not just to document their realities, but to help them understand and shape the decisions that affect their lives.
Research is our means to build community, strengthen connection, and shift power toward more just and grounded ways of knowing and acting.
We communicate openly and honestly, even when issues are complex or challenging. We prioritize clarity in our findings so that decision-makers can act with confidence.
We cultivate trust with our partners and participants through empathy, humility, and deep respect for lived experience. Collaboration—across disciplines, borders, and perspectives—is at the heart of our practice.
We never stop learning. Our teams combine academic rigor with operational agility, delivering research that is methodologically sound and ethically grounded.
We approach problems with curiosity and creativity, pushing the boundaries of conventional research to design adaptive, locally relevant solutions.
We uphold the highest standards in evidence generation, even under pressure. From insecure settings to politically sensitive topics, we conduct our work with integrity and resilience.
We reinvest in the communities we work with, and the causes we care deeply about. Each year, we dedicate a portion of our profits to directly support initiatives aligned with our mission to strengthen locally-grounded knowledge systems.
With over 2.8 million children out of school and less than 10% of girls completing primary education, South Sudan has one of the world’s lowest education indicators. In response, we commit to go beyond research: Investing in local initiatives that expand access, strengthen learning environments, and support communities to shape their own educational futures.
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