Closing the gap in research from the global South
An independent non-profit research and innovation institute, founded in 2020 in Mbale, Uganda, working alongside local and international partners to generate rigorous evidence and translate it into practical, affordable solutions.
Our founding story
AMANI is an independent non-profit research and innovation organisation based in Mbale, Uganda. We work alongside local and international partners to generate rigorous scientific evidence and translate it into practical, affordable solutions for some of the most pressing health challenges facing women, newborns, children, and adolescents across Africa and beyond.
Founded in 2020, AMANI was established in direct response to the persistent gap in high-impact research originating from the global South — research that is locally grounded, globally relevant, and practically actionable.
Today, we are scaling that impact through world-class research and innovation, and mentorship of the next generation of African health scientists.
Mission
To generate and translate health knowledge into scalable, affordable solutions for maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health challenges in low-resource settings.
Vision
To be a leading African research and innovation institute producing the next generation of global health leaders and delivering solutions that improve health outcomes for communities across the continent.
Who we serve
Our work touches a broad array of stakeholders across the health research ecosystem.
Communities, patients & caregivers
The vulnerable women and children at the heart of everything we do.
Researchers & academic collaborators
Local and international partners advancing rigorous science together.
Government & health institutions
National agencies shaping policy and standards of care.
Funders & development partners
International funders investing in evidence that changes outcomes.
Health professionals & students
Clinicians and medical students trained in real research environments.
Where we are
We are based within the referral hospital complex that anchors our clinical and research work in eastern Uganda.
- Location
- Mbale Regional Referral Hospital Complex
- Human Resources for Health Development Institute
- Pallisa Road, Mbale City, Uganda
Let's build the evidence that changes outcomes
Whether you are a funder, government agency, academic institution, or industry partner — join us in translating world-class African research into solutions that save lives.