Evidence Action
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Founded Date January 1, 1900
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Sectors SocialWork
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Company Description
Evidence Action is a global nonprofit organization that scales evidence-based interventions to address the challenges of poverty for millions of people. By identifying programs that have already been proven effective through rigorous research, the organization bridges the gap between successful pilot projects and large-scale implementation. Their primary mission is to provide cost-effective, high-impact solutions—such as safe water access and deworming treatments—that measurably improve health, education, and economic outcomes for vulnerable populations across Africa and Asia.
The management and operational framework of Evidence Action focuses on a data-driven “incubate, test, and scale” model to ensure every dollar spent achieves maximum impact. In Uganda, this is most visible through initiatives like the Dispensers for Safe Water program, which provides millions of people with access to chlorine for water treatment at local collection points. This strategic approach removes logistical barriers for rural communities, allowing the organization to maintain high adoption rates and significantly reduce the prevalence of waterborne diseases like cholera and typhoid among children.
The technical and capacity-building arm of the organization is dedicated to rigorous monitoring and evaluation to ensure sustained program quality and transparency. By working in close partnership with national governments and local health authorities, Evidence Action integrates its interventions into existing public systems to foster long-term sustainability. This commitment to evidence and efficiency allows them to continuously refine their delivery methods, ensuring that their programs remain some of the most competitive and life-saving interventions in the international development sector.
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Officer, Finance (Bugiri)
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- Kampala District
- Administration
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Lead Field Officers
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- Kampala District
- Administration