Our impact
Capacity that stays, long after training ends.
SRN measures success not only by completed reviews, but by researchers, institutions, and policymakers who can produce, interpret, adapt, and use trustworthy evidence again and again, especially in the places where that evidence is needed most.
Impact in numbers
1,000+
Researchers trained
30+
Workshops & webinars
8
Countries reached
10+
Partner institutions
4
Mentorship programmes run
Where we've run in-person workshops
Training delivered on the ground, in 4 countries
What began between two universities in 2022 has taken root in person across Nigeria, Ghana, Rwanda, and Uganda. SRN's wider network, through online training and mentorship, reaches further still: see the numbers above.
- Ghana: Workshops and mentorship participants.
- Nigeria: Launch country; workshops and training in Lagos.
- Rwanda: Launch country; training at the University of Rwanda.
- Uganda: Makerere University collaboration.
Stories of change
What the work looks like up close
In their words
“Thank you to the organizers. I've attended some courses in systematic review but this one was exceptional and I learnt A LOT. Thank you so much.”
“Thank you to the organizers for a well impactful training. I can confidently say it was worth the while. For me, systematic review and meta-analysis was demystified and I am very grateful. Kudos.”
“I am so happy to have been part of this 3 day training. Thank you so very much. I am sure my PhD thesis and further work will all take a new turn.”
“The workshop was very helpful and informative and is adequate to provide a starting point for a new researcher. The fact that it was free is just a beautiful empowerment opportunity for many.”
“Thank you very much for organizing this program. I have benefited a lot from it. I have been using PubMed search before this program but the section on ‘Systematic Literature Search’ changed everything and open my eyes to see how much one can improve the results of search outcomes.”
“Impressed with the organization, time management, content, and engagement. Love to have more of such opportunities.”
“This has been an impactful programme and I commend both the organisers and resource persons. But I would like that subsequent ones should be extended beyond 3 days.”
“Very great and insightful workshop. Now, I can manage most of the issues related to the SRMA.”
“Thank you for considering us and equipping us with much knowledge and skills in this systematic review. I like this mode of delivery as it has included even those who could have not be included when done in one country.”
“I wish to thank the organizers, facilitators and funders for the great opportunity of capacity building - moreover free of charge. I don't take it for granted. Much appreciated.”
“I enjoyed learning with this wonderful platform and I have 100% satisfaction”
“A well-organized and effective workshop that met participants expectations and training objectives.”
“Thank you very much for your hardwork and dissemination of knowledge and skills. It was challenging, eye opening, and inspiring. Blessings.”
Research publications
Read the evidence SRN has contributed to.
Peer-reviewed publications and verified DOI links are kept in the Resources library, separate from stories about SRN's work.
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