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

Integrating AI Literacy into Community College Programs

This project works to increase the AI literacy and skills of students in two-year community colleges, as part of a collaboration with 5 community colleges across the U.S.

Family Math Learning Community in York, PA: First 10 and Young Mathematicians

This project combines an existing strong First 10 partnership in York with the successful play-based approach of the Young Mathematicians program to bridge connections between home, school, and community settings and to help all children be successful with mathematics.

Developing Guidelines for Neurodiversity-Affirming Engineering Programs in Museums and Science Centers

This project will work to design and test guidelines that seek to foster a sense of belonging for neurodivergent individuals by prioritizing their full inclusion in informal learning spaces and by framing different ways of thinking as being inherently valuable to engineering and to society.

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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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