Helping communities measure what matters and act on it.
Explore ProgramsWho we are
Open platforms anyone can use to plan, measure, and learn. No budget required.
Connecting evaluators, NGOs, youth, and practitioners across borders and sectors.
Hands-on training and support so communities own their evidence, not just consume it.
Programs
Free MERL support for grassroots organizations
Volunteer-driven training, tools, and hands-on support for nonprofits building their evidence practice from the ground up.
Learn more →The global networking platform for social impact
Connecting evaluators, NGOs, funders, youth, and field researchers in one inclusive space. Building the ecosystem the field has always needed.
Recognizing everyone building evidence for good
From community organizers to field researchers, we celebrate real champions using data and learning, regardless of title or affiliation.
Learn more →Learn by building, not by observing
Early-career program exploring how decisions get made. Work on real problems in research, design, program management, or AI. Remote, 8–12 weeks.
Learn more →Free Tools
Open, free, no account needed.
Your M&E strategy, step by step
For everyone on a programme team, from first-time coordinators to seasoned evaluators. Design your M&E strategy, get AI support, and find the right partners.
The A–Z sampling companion for education programmes
A free planning aid for designing defensible sampling strategies. Learn the concepts, run the numbers, and build a plan you can hand to an expert for final sign-off.
Data should serve people, not the other way around.
Communities know their context best, so we listen and co-create.
Solutions must work on the ground, not just on paper.
Knowledge is collective power, so we share it freely.
The future of evidence belongs to the next generation.
Whether you're a changemaker, evaluator, funder, or student, there's a place for you here.
Get in touch →hubforgeglobal@gmail.com