Blue Gate Initiative is well known research Organisation in Nigeria. Our aim is to use research to shed light on the influence of the determinants of health, i.e. factors (genetic, environmental, social, etc.). We use this evidence-based knowledge to propose interventions and policies, to help improve health and well-being, and reduce health inequalities in Nigeria.
Why Us?
We are team of public health specialists that support individuals, community-based agencies, non-profit organizations, public health units, and health institutes to deliver the most effective programmes and services possible. We specialize in community services, programme development, research, stakeholder consultations, evaluation, and training programmes specific to public health. Our team members have extensive professional qualifications and combine years of experience with specialized training in health promotion, population health and right to health. Our team engages in ongoing professional development to ensure that we deliver community services and programmes based on the most current, innovative and evidence-based information. We exceed community expectations by developing and maintaining professional relationships and by listening, understanding, and responding to their needs. We form strong partnerships and community engagements in all our community services. We also run a research Academy where we build capacity of young investigators.
Our team members have extensive professional qualifications and combine years of experience with specialized knowledge of participatory research methods in health promotion and population health. Our team engages in ongoing professional development to ensure that we deliver services based on the most current, innovative and evidence-based information. Our research and consultancy services include;
We provide research capacity building services through our training programme to postgraduate students and other young investigators. We also assist principal investigators in data collection, analysis and interpretation. We also partner with other organizations in conducting field-based monitoring, evaluation and dissemination of findings in peer-reviewed journals. Specifically, our research and consultancy services include;
Our Capabilities
Proposal and program development
We provide a variety of programme development services. These include
- Grant proposal writing
- Assessment of individual and community health needs
- Policy development
- Research planning and implementation
- Stakeholder engagement
- Plan, coordinate and implement health promotion programmes
- Advocate for health-related issues
Program Monitoring and evaluation
We can support your organization to undertake programme evaluation including:
- Monitoring of health programs
- Indicators' development
- Development of instruments for data collection
- Data entry/transcription, analysis & interpretation
- Development of actionable recommendations
Programme Dissemination
- Develop social marketing and mass media campaigns
- Develop audio, visual, print and electronic materials
- Write scholarly articles and publication
