Research & Innovation
Generating high-quality data and practical evidence to strengthen advocacy, accountability, and community-led action.
Programme Overview
AHDA's Research and Innovation Programme focuses on generating high-quality data and practical evidence to strengthen advocacy, accountability, and community-led action. The programme prioritizes implementation science to understand what works, for whom, and under which community conditions, so interventions can be continuously improved and scaled responsibly. It connects field realities with policy dialogue by producing actionable insights for government, partners, and local stakeholders.
Data Quality
High-quality data generation for evidence-based decision making
Implementation Science
Understanding what works, for whom, and under what conditions
Community-Led Action
Strengthening advocacy through community ownership
Policy Dialogue
Connecting field realities with policy engagement
Mtama Case Study
A recent case study from Mtama,Lindi highlights the role of women and youth in climate and health response. The study documents how women and young people contribute to community awareness, local mobilization, and frontline resilience efforts, while also identifying barriers to their full participation. The findings are being used to inform AHDA's advocacy messaging, programme refinement, and partner engagement, with a clear emphasis on inclusive decision-making and community ownership of solutions.
Key Findings
Women lead community awareness and mobilization efforts
Youth drive climate resilience and frontline action
Barriers to full participation identified and documented
Findings inform advocacy messaging and programme refinement
Mtama Case Study Photos
