Implementation

EDC links research with practice to execute and adapt impactful programs that build lasting capacity.

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Photo by Caitlin Flynn. EDC facilitates a training of trainers workshop through the USAID Youth Empowerment Activity in Juba, South Sudan. EDC facilitates a training of trainers workshop through the USAID Youth Empowerment Activity in Juba, South Sudan. Read more Read less

Leveraging our expertise in dissemination and implementation science, along with insights from local staff and community members, we use evidence-based strategies to overcome barriers to program adoption, delivery, and sustainability.

Ideas to Impact

Around the world, EDC strengthens local organizations’ capacity to drive development

Around the world, EDC strengthens local organizations’ capacity to drive development

28 centers

28 centers

in the U.S. are led or co-led by EDC experts, improving outcomes through research, training, technical support, and knowledge mobilization.

in the U.S. are led or co-led by EDC experts, improving outcomes through research, training, technical support, and knowledge mobilization.

Our Projects

Featured Project

Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC)

This center plays an essential role in building U.S. capacity to prevent suicide, providing technical assistance, training, and materials for more comprehensive suicide prevention across the country.

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Suicide Prevention Resource Center

USAID Kenya Primary Literacy Program

The USAID Kenya Primary Literacy Program (KPLP) enhanced early literacy by improving classroom instruction, training teachers, and providing learning materials for all 23,300 public primary schools across Kenya.

GLOBE Implementation Office

This program is working to increase scientific understanding of the Earth, support improved student achievement in science and mathematics, and promote citizen science.

USAID Rwanda Umurimo Kuri Bose Activity

This work equipped youth in Rwanda with employability skills and work-based learning opportunities.

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Our Purpose

We work with partners worldwide to advance every person’s journey to learn, work, and be well.

Learn

Ignite curiosity to explore, question, and unlock innovation

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Work

Develop economic opportunities that drive progress

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Be Well

Build foundations for resilient, thriving communities

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