A WORD FROM OUR LEADERSHIP
From evidence to action: Our promise
Utafiti Wellness Research Association (UWRA) was founded in 2025, on a singular conviction: that rigorous research, when properly translated and contextualized, has the power to transform community health outcomes. We exist to bridge the persistent gap between academic | professional research knowledge and practical, on-the-ground action.
Since our establishment, we have remained steadfast in our mission to generate, translate, and disseminate evidence that drives meaningful change. Our work is anchored in the belief that communities themselves must be at the center of any health intervention — they are not merely recipients of research but active partners in co-creating solutions.
Today, UWRA operates across six interconnected departments, each contributing to a holistic approach to wellness. From our Research and Evidence Department conducting cutting-edge studies, to our Community Engagement team ensuring grassroots voices inform every decision, to our Health Programs implementing evidence-based interventions — we are building a comprehensive ecosystem for health impact.
Our Fellowship program has already trained over 50 emerging researchers and practitioners, equipping them with the skills to translate complex data into actionable community strategies. Our masterclasses continue to build capacity across the borders. And our partnerships with universities, government agencies, and civil society organizations amplify our collective reach.
As we look ahead, we invite you to join us in this vital work. Whether as a fellow, a partner, a donor, or a community collaborator — there is a place for you in the Utafiti Wellness family.
Mr. Haroun Shiundu
Founder & Executive Director, Utafiti Wellness Research Association
2026
