Learning
Training the next generation of African data and M&E professionals.
An African institution · EST. 2026
Strengthening humanitarian action through data, evidence and innovation.
Humanitarian programmes deliver impact. Data makes that impact visible, measurable and actionable. Relief Lab strengthens the data behind the mission.
Mission
Better data → Better decisions → Better outcomes.
For the people behind every programme.
Field
Surveys & assessments deployed across 14 countries.
Five pillars
How we work →A vertically integrated practice for evidence-driven action.
Research
Rigorous analysis of crisis dynamics, populations and humanitarian landscapes.
Innovation
Digital tools and platforms built for hard-to-reach, fragile settings.
Field Systems
Strengthening information architecture, surveys and field logistics.
Trusted byUN agencies · governments · INGOs · donors
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Our workRead the story →
Impact at a glanceRead from the blog →
Eight years of work, measured.
120+
Projects Delivered
14
Countries Active
2.4M
Data Points Analyzed
850+
Professionals Trained
Who we are
An African institution dedicated to evidence-led action.
We collaborate with governments, UN agencies and NGOs to strengthen the people, processes and technologies that drive data-informed decision-making across the continent.
Learning
850+ M&E professionals certified.
Trusted by
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UN agencies, governments, INGOs and donor partners across Africa.
Research
2.4M data points analyzed.
From the lab
All publications →Briefings, methods and field notes.
- 01Brief
Routine information systems in fragile settings
Research · 14 min - 02Case
Scaling SMART nutrition surveys across the Sahel
Field Notes · 8 min - 03Method
A practitioner's guide to data-quality audits
Method · 22 min
Featured trainings
All trainings →Practical, certified programmes for humanitarian professionals.
Cohort 2 · August 2026
DHIS2 Level Up — a practical training for humanitarian & development professionals
Four intensive days in Yaoundé, in partnership with the Cellule d'Information Sanitaire of Cameroon's Ministry of Public Health.
24–27 Aug 2026Yaoundé, CameroonJoint certificate
View programme 5-day intensiveHumanitarian HR Analytics with Excel — from recruitment tracking to workforce analytics
Build the Relief Lab HR Analytics Toolkit end-to-end: recruitment tracker, staff database, dashboards and workforce reporting.
Toolkit includedHands-on ExcelCertificate
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