Seeing the Faces Behind the Data
"If rigorous evidence is what we do, we must always remember that people are why we do it." Karen Francis, AIR Vice President and Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer, offers a stirring personal account of a recent trip visiting AIR-supported projects in Tanzania and Zambia.
The Role of Mentoring in Building the Future of Research
Kam Williams and Dominique Bradley met when Dominique co-taught a class offered as part of AIR’s Pipeline Partnership Program, which aims to strengthen the diversity of the research field. Learn more about how their mentorship developed organically.
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AIR Equity Initiative
AIR is making a five-year, $100M+ investment in behavioral and social science research and technical assistance to address the underlying causes of systemic inequities and increase opportunities for people and communities.
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READ THE EQUITY INITIATIVE'S ANNUAL REPORT (2021-22)
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Research & Program Evaluation
AIR conducts rigorous research and evaluations that provide important information about the effectiveness of programs and policies in the U.S. and across the globe.
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We work shoulder-to-shoulder with clients to help them build capacity and transform systems to achieve better outcomes for those they serve.
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AIR uses data and technology to help our clients and communities identify challenges, find solutions, and make information usable and easily accessible.
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Our experts can help government agencies and organizations develop, administer, and analyze surveys that create reliable, actionable data.
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IN THE FIELD
Using Evidence to Improve Outcomes and Inspire Behavior Change
Explore how AIR works with our partners in the field to help them use evidence to foster collaboration, strengthen system capacity, and provide equitable access to resources and opportunities.
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Research Insights on Health Equity for Afghan Refugees
Backed by the AIR Equity Initiative, AIR is working with partners to help multisector organizations collaborate more effectively and advance health equity for Afghan refugees. In this Q&A, AIR researchers Trenita Childers and Maliha Ali share early insights from the Health Equity for Afghan Refugees (HEAR) project in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia region.
