SENLA field work
SENLA Research Hub · Uganda

Research with
Impact.

Evidence-based research, hands-on learning, and policy advisory that helps governments and organizations make data-driven decisions across Africa.

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What we do

Three pillars of impact.

Policy-relevant research, program design and evaluation, advisory papers, workshops, and capacity building — built in partnership with governments, universities, and communities across the continent.

Our impact

Small numbers, real change.

A snapshot of what evidence-based work looks like when it touches the people it's designed for. We measure what matters and report what we find — honestly.

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Pilot programs launched in Uganda and India
4,000+
Learners served through game-based interventions
12
Research and academic partner institutions
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Countries reached through conferences and field work
Our story · in 52 seconds

From Mbarara,
with evidence.

A short film cut from photos taken across our field work, conferences, classrooms, and community meetings — from Uganda to Oxford, Nairobi to Norway. It's how we work, in one minute.

"Our work is rooted in community. We listen first, design carefully, and let the evidence lead." — Dr. Ester Agasha, Founder
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Our story video
A short film
Research with Impact
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Our funders

Supported by leading research funders.

Pilot program
CEGA

Our ongoing pilot — the Entrepreneur Bootcamps and financial literacy curriculum — is funded by the Center for Effective Global Action (CEGA).

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CEGA
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Agency Fund

Scale-up and expanded field trials across Uganda and partner countries are jointly supported by CEGA — Center for Effective Global Action — and the Agency Fund.

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Entrepreneur
Bootcamps.

Immersive, hands-on learning experiences for micro and small-business owners — practical tools, motivation, and growth strategies grounded in real-world realities. Built on documentary storytelling, peer collaboration, and applied business exercises.

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InspirationDocumentary stories of real entrepreneurs overcoming obstacles
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Business SkillsPractical money management, pricing, and sales techniques
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Peer supportA circle to share knowledge and offer encouragement
Evidence-basedBuilt from peer-reviewed field research with 4,000+ learners
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Bootcamp at a glance

Five modules. Real results.

3–5 days Facilitator-led Group circle
  • 01 Entrepreneurial Mindset & AspirationsModule 1
  • 02 Customers, Sales & GrowthModule 2
  • 03 Money Management & Financial HabitsModule 3
  • 04 Planning, Operations & LeadershipModule 4
  • 05 Reflection & the Next ChapterModule 5
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Latest from the field

From the blog.

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Field notes, research updates, and pilot findings from the SENLA team — updated as we learn. Posts written and published directly from our blog.

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Join us in our mission

Build the next chapter of African research with us.

Whether you're a funder, a university, a government agency, or a community organization — let's talk about what evidence-based collaboration could look like.