Bridging the Gap — Transforming Evidence into Action

CHF is a non-profit research organisation established to address the gap between evidence and its application into policy and practice against poverty, ignorance and disease in the African community.

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Communities at the Heart of Everything We Do

From Northern Nigeria to the Niger Delta — CHF works with communities to co-produce evidence that shapes health, education and governance outcomes across all regions of Nigeria.

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Co-Producing Evidence to Resolve Poverty, Disease & Ignorance

From tropical disease control to education in conflict settings — CHF's research is where communities and policymakers converge. Evidence on demand, by those who need it most.

Our Research

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Our Foundation

Mission, Vision & Programme Focus

Mission

To alleviate poverty and ignorance through improved access to appropriate healthcare, nutritious food, people empowerment with particular consideration of the disadvantaged and most vulnerable member of the community.

Vision

We see a healthy, peaceful and prosperous society and a confident economically developed community.

Programme Focus

Human development, Education, Health, Food production and Environment.

Research Excellence

We use experimental and quasi-experimental designs alongside observational, anthropological, social and historical techniques — producing rigorous evidence respected globally by WHO, FCDO, Gates Foundation and others.

Community First

All our research projects have community participation as an integral component. Communities we serve must be at the centre of every research question we ask and every solution we propose.

Capacity Building

Annually we receive interns from universities in Nigeria and the United States. We have training agreements with graduate schools and provide capacity for policymakers to understand and use research.

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Latest Research & Publications

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Policy Brief

Towards Evidence-driven Education in Emergencies: ERICC Research Agenda for South Sudan

In South Sudan, the education landscape grapples with a wider ‘polycrisis’ of challenges facing the country. Protracted subnational violence, mass…

2026-06-02 ↓ Download PDF

Policy Brief

Localisation and Education in Conflict and Protracted Crisis Contexts

The global humanitarian and development aid systems continue to be shaped by entrenched power asymmetries. Decision-making authority over education sector…

2025-12-02 ↓ Download PDF

Policy Brief

Strengthening the delivery of Universal Basic Education (UBE) in conflict-affected areas of Adamawa State, Nigeria.

Background Universal Basic Education (UBE) in Nigeria remains far from realisation in conflict-affected areas such as Adamawa State. In 2024,…

2026-06-02 ↓ Download PDF

Our Programmes

What We Work On

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Governance & Accountability

Strengthening democratic institutions, anti-corruption mechanisms, and civic oversight across Nigeria's federal, state and local government structures.

Community Development

Participatory approaches placing communities at the centre of planning, implementation, and monitoring of sustainable change across Nigeria.

Gender & Social Inclusion

Advancing gender equity and youth empowerment through research, advocacy, and targeted programming across Nigeria and the region.

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Health & Education Systems

Pioneering tropical disease control and health system strengthening — from river blindness to malaria, HIV/AIDS and maternal health research.

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Environment, Nutrition & Climate

Examining climate-governance links, building community resilience, and advocating for evidence-informed climate policy at national level.

Conflict & Peacebuilding

Evidence-based interventions in conflict prevention, dialogue facilitation, and security sector reform in Nigeria's most fragile communities.

Stories from the Field

Voices from Our Communities

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Community Voice

Women Breaking Barriers in Kaduna’s Local Government Councils

CHF's gender inclusion research and advocacy contributed to a 40% increase in women's candidacy in Kaduna's 2024 LGA elections — evidence-based advocacy at its most impactful.

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