Our Research

Evidence-based action
Research that drives informed decisions, accountability and lasting impact
Evidence-based

Why We Invest in Research

In the fight against neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), research is not a luxury—it’s a necessity.

Evidence-based solutions are especially critical in contexts where resources, health infrastructure, and access to care are limited. Scientific evidence enables stronger decision-making, ensures accountability, and helps us use limited resources more effectively and equitably.

Investing in research allows us to:

  • Identify critical gaps in NTD prevention, treatment, and transmission
  • Strengthen global and local health systems
  • Contribute to a growing body of knowledge that drives sustainable solutions
  • Elevate the voices and lived experiences of affected communities

Academic, operational, and clinical research are all essential to advancing innovation, shaping global best practices, and ultimately improving health outcomes for the world’s most marginalized populations.

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Research at Effect Hope

At Effect Hope, research is not an add-on — it is central to how we create change. Guided by our Theory of Change, we embed research into every program so that solutions are effective, sustainable, and grounded in the realities of the people we serve.

We prioritize operational research that is inclusive, culturally resonant, and directly applicable. By pairing scientific evidence with lived experience, we ensure findings don’t sit on a shelf—they drive action, strengthen systems, and restore dignity.

Our research focuses on three interconnected priorities:

  • Accelerating programmatic action to improve detection, diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring.
  • Integrating cross-cutting approaches such as gender sensitivity, health systems strengthening, and multi-sectoral collaboration.
  • Transforming operating models to foster country ownership, community leadership, and sustainable service delivery.

Together, these priorities reflect our commitment to advancing inclusive, evidence-led approaches to NTD care—centering lived experience, strengthening national capacity, and generating practical knowledge that drives equity and long-term impact.

Partnering for Impact

Research has the greatest impact when it is done together. That’s why Effect Hope places collaboration at the heart of everything we do. 

We work closely with Ministries of Health to ensure studies strengthen national systems and align with country priorities. We partner with leading academic institutions and global networks to generate rigorous, peer-reviewed evidence that shapes international best practices. Most importantly, we collaborate with people directly affected by NTDs so that their voices and lived experiences guide the questions we ask and the solutions we design.

By weaving together government leadership, scientific expertise, and community insight, we bridge the gap between knowledge and practice. This collaborative model ensures our research doesn’t sit in journals—it transforms programs, informs policy, and empowers communities to lead change.

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Research Partners

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Collaborative Publications

We collaborate globally to build evidence that improves care and drives innovation for people affected by neglected tropical diseases.

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Your support helps us break down barriers to neglected tropical disease care, so more people can access the healthcare they need, when and where they need it. Together, we can build stronger communities and create lasting change.