Every challenge is unique, but the way we work remains consistent. We partner with organisations to understand complex challenges, bring together different sources of knowledge and design practical, evidence-informed solutions that create lasting impact. Throughout the process, we work collaboratively, adapt as we learn and build the capacity needed to sustain change.

Our Approach

1. Listen and Understand

We begin by listening. We work with partners and the people closest to the challenge to understand their goals, priorities, experiences and the context in which they operate. We combine these insights with research evidence, programme learning and data to build a complete understanding of the problem before any decisions are made.

2.Build Shared Knowledge

We create a common foundation. Before designing solutions, we ensure everyone involved has a shared understanding of the evidence, the context and the problem. By creating a common knowledge base, partners can participate confidently, contribute meaningfully and make informed decisions together.

3. Design Solutions Together

We create solutions with the people who will use them. Together with partners and intended users, we develop practical solutions that reflect evidence, lived experience and the realities of implementation. This leads to solutions that are relevant, practical and owned by those responsible for delivering them

4. Test and Strengthen

We learn through practice. We support partners to pilot, test and refine solutions in real-world settings. Feedback, learning and evidence help improve the solution while strengthening the people and systems responsible for delivering it.

5 Learn, Embed and Grow

We help solutions last. We continue generating and using evidence to improve solutions over time, strengthen implementation and support organisations to embed successful approaches within programmes, systems and policy so they can grow and create lasting impact.

Working with Evidence & BEYOND
Every project is different, but our commitment remains the same: to work alongside our partners to develop practical, evidence-informed solutions that create lasting impact.

Dr. Lina Digolo

Founder & Executive Director

I.digolo@evidenceandbeyond.org

Dr. Lina Digolo is a paediatrician and epidemiologist who has spent over 17 years leading efforts to prevent violence against women and children and strengthen health and protection systems across the Global South. She works at the intersection of research, policy, and practice to design and scale solutions that improve outcomes for children, families, and communities.
She is widely recognized for her ability to translate evidence into action, helping governments, civil society organizations, and donors build programs that are effective, context-driven, and sustainable. In addition to leading more than 15 major studies, Lina plays a thought leadership role in advising organizations and donors to refine their strategies, strengthen systems, and align investments with evidence and practice-based learning.
Through Evidence & BEYOND, she provides technical leadership and strategic advice to partners worldwide, supporting them to strengthen capacity and deliver lasting impact where it is needed most.