We CreateBuildDevelopImplement Solutions in Global Health Research,
Research Administration & Grants management
We are a global health research organization registered with the Uganda Registration Services Bureau.
Our Strategic Objectives
- Develop and implement training programs to build the skills and expertise of local researchers, policymakers, and community stakeholders in global health research and implementation science.
- Establish collaborative partnerships with academic institutions, research centers, and community organizations in low- and middle-income countries to foster knowledge exchange and joint research projects.
- Conduct implementation science research to identify effective strategies for translating global health evidence into sustainable, context-appropriate policies and practices.
- Engage with local decision-makers and community leaders to understand their needs and priorities and co-create research agendas that address pressing global health challenges.
- Disseminate research findings through diverse channels, including peer-reviewed publications, policy briefs, and community-tailored communication materials.
- Adopt a CBPR approach to meaningfully involve community members, practitioners, and other stakeholders in all stages of the research process, from problem identification to intervention design and evaluation.
- Facilitate the development of community-based organizations and networks to empower local leadership and ownership of global health initiatives.
- Support the integration of community-generated knowledge and lived experiences into the design and implementation of global health programs and policies.
- Implement strategies to address power imbalances and ensure equitable participation, representation, and decision-making of diverse stakeholders, including marginalized and underserved groups.
- Develop and apply inclusive research methods and tools that are culturally appropriate and responsive to the needs of local communities.
- Advocate for and support the leadership and professional development of early-career researchers, women, and individuals from underrepresented backgrounds in global health research.
- Cultivate long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships with local, national, and global organizations working in global health, including government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and private sector entities.
- Establish collaborative, iterative, and adaptive research agenda-setting mechanisms to ensure relevance and responsiveness to evolving global health priorities.
- Leverage diverse funding sources and resource-sharing arrangements to support the sustainability of global health research and implementation efforts.
Our Affiliation
We pride ourselves on fostering global partnerships to advance global health research, research administration and grants management. Our affiliation with the prestigious California University of Science and Medicine (CUSM) reflects our commitment to enhance the capacity for global health research and promoting innovative solutions in using Implementation Science and Community-Based Participatory Research approaches.
CUSM is renowned for its cutting-edge medical education, research initiatives, and dedication to improving healthcare outcomes worldwide. Through this collaboration, ACRA benefits from CUSM’s academic expertise, access to groundbreaking research, and the opportunity to engage with a network of top-tier professionals and scholars. Together, we are working towards building a knowledge-driven community, enhancing research capacity, and contributing to advancements in science and medicine on a global scale.
Meet Our Team
Each of our team members is amazing in their own right, but together they are what makes ACRA such a fun and rewarding place to work. Our team is a tight-knit, talented group with a shared goal of achieving our mission, “to be a center of excellence in global health research, research administration and grants management”
