Formative and operational research
We undertake both rapid ethnographic studies and longer-term fieldwork. In building a strong evidence base, we collect, analyse and apply empirical data to inform the design, content and orientation of policies and programmes focusing on the relevance, appropriateness and acceptability of interventions. We have developed a range of creative participatory tools that push applied qualitative research to the next level.
Emergency response
Working in the preparedness, response and recovery phases, we deliver rapid, usable intelligence for principled humanitarian action in complex environments. We deploy field-based personnel to provide insights that can shape interventions in real time, and provide remote support by accessing global networks of social scientists with both regional and thematic expertise.
Monitoring and evaluation
Ongoing monitoring and evaluation is key to rigorous measurement, course-correction and reporting. We design strategies and suitable criteria for multi-levelled monitoring and evaluation that clearly target a programmatic cycle and reporting requirements. We also conduct independent mid-term reviews and end-of-programme evaluations.
Training and capacity building
We deliver short courses to health, development and humanitarian professionals in the use of anthropology in global health and how to operationalise qualitative and mixed-methods data in community engagement initiatives. We also provide pre-deployment training to social scientists working in emergency settings.
Testing the impact of nutritional supplements for women in pregnancy
Overcoming barriers to vaccine acceptance in the community: Case studies from a COVID-19 Peer Learning Hub
PERC (Partnership for Evidence-Based Response to COVID-19)
Eastern and Southeran Africa Region (ESAR) regional social science support
Barriers and enablers to timely birth registration and their impact on accessing basic social services in four regions of Namibia
Civil registration and vital statistics (CRVS) in Ethiopia
Response to Ebola and COVID-19 in a conflict-affected cross border area
Community engagement for preparedness and response in health emergencies
Perceptions of risk communication and community engagement for COVID-19 in Lebanon
Preparedness programming for Ebola in South Sudan
Identifying barriers to Lymphatic Filariasis morbidity management and disability prevention
Evaluating inclusive education programmes
Response to outbreak of Ebola in DRC
Advocacy toolkit for SUN Youth Leaders
Nutritional supplements for pregnant women
Engaging adolescents for nutrition, health and sustainable development
Social accountability for Every Woman Every Child
Community pandemic preparedness programme
Perceptions of childhood disability
NYU College of Global Public Health and UN agencies training courses
Response to Ebola in West Africa
Evaluating the impact of safe and dignified burials for stopping Ebola transmission in West Africa
Coordination of social science in the response to Zika
Preventable child death
Pre-deployment training for social scientists
Barriers and solutions to care-seeking for childhood malaria, diarrhoea and pneumonia
Polio in Pakistan and Somalia: engaging difficult to access communities
Maternal health programming in Ethiopia
Birth registration in Angola
Anthrologica conducted a mixed-methods KAP study to provide UNICEF with an evidence base to guide the design and elaboration of the national C4D plan and support the Ministry of Justice to increase caregiver and community demand for and utilisation of registration services. Focusing on enabling factors, the analysis considered individual behaviours, perceptions and social norms, identified existing gaps in information channels at different levels, and determined preferences for modes of communication. The final report was produced in English and Portuguese.