Utafiti Wellness Research Association
EVIDENCE TO ACTION
EVIDENCE TO ACTION
Bridging the gap between research institutions and the communities we serve — ensuring evidence translates into meaningful, culturally-relevant action.
The Community Engagement Department serves as the vital bridge between UWRA's research outputs and the communities who need them most. We believe that sustainable health and wellness outcomes emerge when communities are active partners — not passive recipients — in the research-to-action process.
Our team works directly with local leaders, health workers, community-based organizations, and resident groups to co-design, implement, and evaluate health programs that are culturally appropriate, contextually relevant, and evidence-informed.
Through participatory approaches, we ensure that community voices shape research agendas, program design, and policy advocacy — creating ownership and lasting impact.
Community engagements completed
Community members reached
Active community partnerships
Regular town halls and focus group discussions to understand local health priorities, barriers, and solutions.
Accessible education on disease prevention, wellness practices, and available health services.
Community members as co-researchers in identifying needs, collecting data, and interpreting findings.
Capacity building for frontline health advocates to deliver evidence-based interventions.
Screening camps, wellness days, and educational outreaches across urban and rural settings.
Mechanisms for communities to provide input on UWRA programs and hold us accountable.
Communities as partners, not subjects
Context-specific communication
Research-backed approaches
Building local capacity
"Through UWRA's community dialogues, our village now plans on having a quarterly health awareness forum. Women will attend antenatal care earlier, and we project to see an increase in facility deliveries."
— Community Health Committee, Kakamega
"The hypertension screening campaign identified over 13 individuals with previously undiagnosed high blood pressure. They were linked to care and are now managing their condition."
— Program Evaluation Report, 2025
We welcome collaborations with community-based organizations, health facilities, local governments, and donor partners committed to community-centered health programming.