Toolkits & Practical Guides

Resources for health researchers, community health workers, and practitioners — designed to translate evidence into everyday action.

Research

Research Proposal Writing Guide

A comprehensive step-by-step guide to developing competitive research proposals, including problem statement, methodology, budget, and ethical considerations.

Research

Literature Review Toolkit

Methods and templates for conducting systematic literature reviews, including search strategies, screening tools, and synthesis frameworks.

Research

Research Ethics Handbook

Guidelines for ethical research conduct, informed consent templates, and IRB submission procedures for health research in African contexts.

Community

Community Engagement Field Guide

Practical strategies for engaging communities in health research, including facilitation guides, feedback mechanisms, and trust-building approaches.

Community

Community Health Worker Training Manual

A complete training curriculum for community health workers covering disease prevention, health promotion, data collection, and referral pathways.

Community

Focus Group Discussion Guide

Templates and moderator guides for conducting focus group discussions in community health settings, with sample questions and analysis tips.

Data

Data Collection Tools Template Pack

Ready-to-use survey questionnaires, interview guides, and observation checklists for common health research topics.

Data

Data Cleaning Checklist

Systematic approach to cleaning quantitative data before analysis, including common errors, duplicate detection, and outlier handling.

Data

Data Visualization Guide

Best practices for creating effective charts, graphs, and dashboards to communicate health data to diverse audiences.

Policy

Policy Brief Writing Guide

Step-by-step instructions for translating research findings into accessible policy briefs that influence decision-makers.

Policy

Advocacy Strategy Toolkit

Frameworks and tools for designing and implementing evidence-based advocacy campaigns for health policy change.

Training

Facilitator's Training Guide

Resources for planning and delivering effective health training workshops, including icebreakers, session plans, and evaluation forms.

Training

Presentation Skills for Researchers

Guide to designing and delivering compelling research presentations to academic, community, and policy audiences.

Research

Qualitative Analysis Coding Guide

Practical approaches to coding qualitative data, developing themes, and ensuring rigor in qualitative health research.

Community

Health Promotion Campaign Toolkit

Step-by-step guide to designing, implementing, and evaluating community-based health promotion campaigns.