Evidence Action
Evidence Action is a global organization focused on improving health and well-being through data-driven programs in areas such as child health, clean water, and nutrition, operating in 9 countries and impacting over 515 million people.
Services
Evidence Action focuses on multiple health and development areas including Child and Adolescent Health, Clean Water, Maternal and Newborn Health, Neglected Tropical Diseases, Nutrition, and support for Women and Girls. Key programs they run include Deworm the World, Equal Vitamin Access, Safe Water Now, and Syphilis-Free Start. These programs aim to provide large-scale, data-driven solutions to improve health and wellbeing in various communities.
Global Reach
Evidence Action operates in 9 countries, delivering effective health interventions that have reached over 515 million people. Through its Deworm the World initiative, the organization has delivered 1.8 billion deworming treatments globally. Their clean water program, Safe Water Now, currently provides access to safe drinking water to over 10 million people, ensuring healthier conditions and improved quality of life.
Data-Driven Approach
Evidence Action heavily utilizes real-time data for monitoring and evaluation of their programs. This data-driven approach helps them deliver outsized impact, as demonstrated by significant productivity gains and lives saved. The organization has generated $23 billion in productivity gains from deworming and has saved over 15,000 lives of children under the age of five. Their interventions are based on rigorous evidence to ensure effectiveness and transparency.
Accelerator Program
The Accelerator program at Evidence Action seeks to drive innovative solutions for pressing global challenges. This program supports early-stage initiatives that have the potential for large-scale impact. By utilizing the Accelerator, Evidence Action develops new interventions and scales successful ones, leveraging their robust evaluation and monitoring systems.
Policy Advocacy and Partnerships
Evidence Action engages in policy advocacy and capacity building with governments for effective program implementation. They work closely with existing government infrastructure and community partnerships to streamline the delivery of their interventions. The organization also generates carbon credits through their water treatment programs to sustain funding and offers multiple ways for donors to contribute, including through cryptocurrencies and planned giving.