Programs | Utafiti Wellness Research Association

OUR APPROACH

Programs that deliver impact

UWRA designs and implements health programs that are deeply rooted in evidence, co-created with communities, and rigorously evaluated. Our programs address the most pressing health challenges in Africa — from maternal mortality to mental health, from health systems strengthening to digital health innovation.

We work across the continuum of care, ensuring that interventions are not only effective but also scalable, sustainable, and culturally appropriate.

Explore flagship programs

Our program philosophy

Evidence-informed design
Community co-creation
Implementation science-driven
Monitoring & evaluation embedded
Scalable and sustainable

HIGHLIGHT

Flagship programs

Our signature initiatives that demonstrate UWRA's commitment to evidence-based, community-centered health solutions.

Maternal Health

Birth Preparedness & Safe Delivery

Community health worker-led interventions to improve maternal outcomes, reduce neonatal mortality, and strengthen referral systems in rural Kenya.

Mental Health

Digital Mental Health for Youth

A mobile-based intervention that provides cognitive behavioral therapy and peer support to adolescents in urban and rural settings.

Health Systems

Primary Care Referral Strengthening

Implementation research to improve patient flow, reduce delays, and enhance coordination between community and facility levels.

NCDs

Community-Based Hypertension Control

Task-sharing and digital decision support to improve screening, diagnosis, and management of hypertension in underserved communities.

Nutrition

Food Security & Nutritional Resilience

Integrated interventions addressing malnutrition through household gardens, nutrition education, and local food system strengthening.

Implementation Science

Scale-Up Readiness Initiative

Multi-country assessment of readiness to scale evidence-based interventions, identifying barriers and enablers at system and community levels.

FOCUS AREAS

Thematic program areas

Our work spans a broad range of health domains, each with dedicated interventions and research.

Maternal & Reproductive Health

Antenatal care, safe delivery, postpartum support, and family planning.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Depression, anxiety, trauma, and community mental health integration.

Non-Communicable Diseases

Hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular risk, and cancer screening.

Elder Care & Healthy Aging

Falls prevention, chronic disease management, and social support.

Antimicrobial Resistance

Surveillance, stewardship, and community awareness campaigns.

Youth Health & Development

Adolescent health, sexual and reproductive health, and life skills.

Nutrition Security

Food systems, malnutrition prevention, and dietary interventions.

Community Health Promotion

Health education, behavior change, and community mobilization.

Digital Health

mHealth, electronic records, telemedicine, and decision support.

HOW WE WORK

Our program approach

Every program follows a structured, evidence-driven process from design to scale-up.

Needs Assessment

We engage communities and stakeholders to identify priority health challenges and contextual factors.

Evidence Synthesis

We review existing research and synthesize evidence to inform intervention design.

Co-Design

We collaborate with communities, health workers, and policymakers to co-create solutions.

Implementation

We pilot and scale interventions using implementation science principles.

Monitoring & Evaluation

We track outcomes, learn, and adapt in real time.

Scale & Sustainability

We work with partners to embed programs into health systems and ensure long-term impact.

12+

Active programs

24+

Communities served

5,200+

People directly reached

8

Counties in Kenya

15+

Partner organizations