Evidence & BEYOND is a research, strategy and capacity strengthening consultancy that helps organisations solve complex challenges through evidence-informed solutions.
We partner with governments, development partners, NGOs, foundations, research institutions and the private sector to generate evidence, design practical solutions, strengthen organisations and translate knowledge into action.
Our work is grounded in rigorous research, practical experience and collaborative partnerships, ensuring every solution is relevant, practical and built to create lasting impact.
We believe lasting change begins with informed decisions. Our purpose is to help organisations generate and use evidence to strengthen policies, programmes, organisations and systems that improve people’s lives.
Evidence is stronger when knowledge is shared.
No single source of knowledge holds the whole answer. Research, lived experience, professional expertise and implementation learning each reveal something important.
Better solutions begin with relationships
Trust makes it possible to ask difficult questions, challenge assumptions, learn honestly and build solutions that people genuinely own.
Change requires a systems perspective.
Problems do not exist in isolation. We consider the relationships between people, organisations, policies, practices and wider systems so that solutions respond to the full context.
Evidence only matters when it is used.
Our work is not complete when a report is delivered. Success lies in what the evidence helps people decide, improve and change.
We have particular expertise in:
While these are our strongest areas of expertise, our services and evidence-informed approach are designed to support organisations across a wide range of sectors and contexts.
We are proud to partner with organisations committed to improving lives and creating lasting change, including
NGOs and civil society organization
Private sector organisation
Research institutions
Governments
Development partners
Foundations
Our strength lies in how we work. We believe lasting change comes from co- creation with partners, not from top-down solutions. The illustration below shows the five core elements of our approach:
Together, these steps ensure our solutions are grounded in local realities, informed by lived expertise, and designed to create impact that endures.
Our work is guided by five fundamental principles that shape everything we do.
We work closely with our partners, valuing different perspectives and creating solutions together.
We respond to changing needs and contexts, learning and adjusting as the work develops.
We are committed to delivering work that is rigorous, practical and fit for purpose.
We act honestly, ethically and transparently in every relationship and decision.
We honour our commitments and deliver consistently, including within agreed timelines.
We are a team of researchers, practitioners, and advisors with extensive experience working across complex systems and sectors.
Our work brings together research, policy, and practice, enabling partners to navigate complexity and strengthen the impact of their programmes and investments.
We complement our core team with a trusted network of specialists, including researchers, evaluators, communications experts, and sector specialists. This allows us to bring together the right mix of expertise for each project, ensuring that our work is both technically strong and contextually grounded. This model enables us to remain agile while delivering high-quality, specialised support across diverse contexts.
Anne is a public health researcher recognised for her expertise in advancing violence prevention and safeguarding in education and community systems. She has led multiple large-scale studies, including serving as Principal Investigator on the LEARN project, which designed and evaluated a scalable school-based intervention against corporal punishment in Kenya.
Her research has shaped more than a dozen national child protection and GBV prevention policies, guidelines, and frameworks, while her global contributions include serving on the WHO Guidelines Development Group on intimate partner violence. Anne is also a skilled capacity builder, having trained and mentored service providers, educators, and policymakers across Africa.
Her work is widely published and presented internationally, reinforcing her role as an expert who bridges research, policy, and practice. Outside of work, Anne enjoys restorative walks in Karura Forest and swimming. At Evidence & BEYOND, Anne strengthens our research portfolio by leading studies and translating findings into practice
Dr. Hermes has nearly 15 years of experience in sexual and reproductive health, adolescent health, HIV programme management, and GBV prevention and response. She is recognized for strengthening systems to deliver survivor-centered services, advocating for policy reforms, and contributing to the development of national frameworks on SRHR and GBV.
At Evidence & BEYOND, Hermes plays a key role in ensuring that evidence informs programme design, from developing theories of change to designing interventions, and producing training manuals and curricula. She also provides technical expertise to initiatives such as the Watoto Watunzwe Programme, supporting evidence reviews and the design of violence prevention interventions.
Her leadership has shaped HIV and GBV programming nationally, and she continues to mentor the next generation of practitioners through global initiatives such as the UN Women mentorship programme.
Miriam is a finance and accounting professional with strong expertise in company finance and organisational systems. At Evidence & BEYOND, she ensures that financial management processes support the smooth and compliant delivery of research and programme portfolios. Her work includes maintaining accurate accounts, supporting audits, and advising on budget planning to strengthen institutional capacity.
She has experience streamlining financial systems for efficiency and accountability, ensuring donor and partner requirements are consistently met. Her ability to combine technical rigour with practical solutions makes her a trusted partner in enabling sustainable organisational growth.
Miriam is motivated by the goal of enabling organisations to deliver impact sustainably through strong financial stewardship and well-managed resources.
Julia Ayoti Mulimba is a communications and knowledge management specialist with over a
decade of experience supporting development organisations to communicate evidence,
capture learning, and strengthen knowledge systems. Her work focuses on translating
complex research and programme insights into clear, accessible communication that
informs policy, strengthens practice, and amplifies impact.
She has collaborated with organisations including UNICEF, GIZ, VSO, and the African Union,
supporting initiatives in research communication, programme documentation, and strategic
knowledge sharing across development and governance sectors. Julia began her career in
broadcast journalism, working with Kenya Broadcasting Corporation and Kenya Television
Network, where she developed a strong foundation in public interest storytelling.
At Evidence & BEYOND, she supports communications and knowledge management,
helping ensure that evidence, policy insights, and programme learning are accessible,
engaging, and actionable for partners working to strengthen systems and improve
outcomes for children, families, and communities.
