Our Approach

Our Work

Our Approach

Our work is anchored in a Research-Policy-Practice (RPP) framework — the Hatua Model — through which we translate evidence into real-world health impact. We pilot innovative solutions to challenges grounded in community and national priorities, then scale what works for lasting population-level change.

The Hatua Model

1. Research:

Identify gaps and test innovative, cost-effective solutions through implementation science.

2. Policy Influence:

Translate evidence into national standards, guidelines, and norms — from FGS screening to HIV prevention.

3. Practice:

Scale validated approaches with government and partners.

The Hatua Model has delivered measurable results across programmes and policies, including:

ONE

HIV Prevention

Our PrEP demonstration project directly informed Kenya’s national PrEP guidelines.

TWO

Sexual and Gender-Based Violence

LVCT Health’s research on post-rape care and violence against women and children has directly informed Kenya’s national guidelines on GBV.

THREE

Community Quality Improvement

LVCT Health’s Community QI research directly shaped Kenya’s national guidelines on quality improvement at the community level.

Explore the research that is shaping policy and improving health programmes across Kenya and beyond.