- Making Inroads into MHM issues at the ground level via Media Monitoring, WaterAid/ July 2018 to June 2019
- Rapid Assessment on Effectiveness of Hand-washing Promotion during COVID-19/WaterAid Nepal/May 2020
- Rapid Assessment of Measures on Safety among Sanitation and Waste Workers for Containment of COVID-19 in Nepal/WaterAid Nepal/1st June 2020 to November 2020
- WASH Financing Study/WaterAid Nepal/11th November 2020 till 31st March 2021
- WASH Financing in Health Care Facilities/WaterAid/November 2021 till February 2022
- Study On Knowledge, Attitude And Practices Regarding Drinking Safe Water, And Effective Tools For Their Sustainable Improvement/ Welthungerhilfe/January 2022 to March 2022
- The Effects of Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) Education on Girls’ Participation, Self-Efficacy, and Stress in Nepal – A Quasi-Experimental Study – Save the Children, August 2022 – November 2022
- WASHPaLS #2 Women’s Health in the Workplace Activity (Maryadit Karyasthal#2/MK#2) – Irish Group/USAID (Bureau for Global Health), July 2023 – Present
Since 2006, MITRA Samaj has successfully designed and implemented over 80 research projects and coached and mentored CSOs in conducting over 60 research assignments.
MITRA Samaj holds a distinguished reputation in research, excelling in a wide range of activities such as baseline and endline surveys, Knowledge, Attitude and Practices (KAP) studies, rapid need assessments, and more. These efforts address pressing issues spanning Family Planning, Sexual and Reproductive Health, MNCH, WASH, among others. With a mission to conduct global-standard research, we have successfully completed over 70 assignments, evaluating health programs funded by donors like USAID, GIZ, FCDO/UK Aid, UN Agencies, and NGOs.
Our accomplished team spans Public Health, social sciences, natural sciences, data analytics, and economics, including research methodologists, subject matter experts, data analysts, program managers, ethics/compliance specialists, technology experts, quality control analysts, and cultural/community liaisons. They cover diverse fields, such as demography, HIV, malaria, and more, enabling us to expertly design and execute research projects. Our dedicated research assistants, with backgrounds in Public Health, Nursing, Health Assistance, and social sciences, bring extensive field-level research experience, specializing in quantitative and qualitative methods.
At MITRA Samaj, we prioritize methodological rigor, cutting-edge technology, and adaptability to stay at the forefront of research. Our client-centric approach tailors projects to specific needs, and our extensive network of collaborations enhances our capabilities. We maintain strict ethical standards, ensuring research integrity and compliance. Our strong track record speaks to our success in delivering impactful research projects for satisfied clients.
AREAS AND PROJECT
- Status and Determinants of Maternal, Neonatal and Infant Deaths and Knowledge, Practice and Utilization of Maternal Health Services in Baglung and Dolpa districts of Nepal—One Heart Worldwide
- Baseline Survey of Network of Safety Program – One Heart Worldwide, Parbat, Myagdi, and Sarlahi, April 2021 – July 2021
- Baseline Survey of Network of Safety Program – One Heart Worldwide, Udayapur, Kavrepalanchowk, and Dolakha, December 2020 – May 2021
- Endline Study of Network of Safety Program in Dhading, January – March 2022
- Maternal Mortality Study following the Census (MMSC) 2021
- Situational Analysis and Needs Assessment in Madhesh, Lumbini, and Karnali Provinces – ADRA Nepal
- Mapping Private Sector for Engagement in Malaria Programme – Save the Children/Global Fund
- Study to track the inflow of resources for the HIV/AIDS programme in Nepal/ HIV/AIDS and STI Control Board/UNAIDS and World Bank
- Public Private Partnership (PPP) Strategy
- Gap analysis of HIV services in Nepal-FHI 360/USAID
- Study on Susceptibility of Malaria Vectors to insecticides currently in use for vector control, Save the Children/Global Fund
- Mapping Private Sector for Engagement in Tuberculosis Programme – Save the Children/Global Fund
- Human Resources Capacity Assessment of MoHP, NCASC, NTCC, and EDCD at Federal, Provincial, and Palika Level to Implement National HIV, TB, and Malaria Programs
- Assessment of HIV, TB, and Malaria-related Services for Migrants and their Families and Designing Integrated Intervention Package – Save the Children/Global Fund, November 1, 2021 – May 31, 2022
- Endline Survey of Strengthening Young People’s Access to Stigma-Free Abortion Information and Services – Family Planning Association of Nepal (FPAN), November 2020 – December 2020
- Understanding the Knowledge, Attitude, Practice, and Intentions of Abortions and Social Norms Among Girls, Women, Leaders, and Policy Makers – Ipas Nepal, October 2022 – December 2022
- Qualitative Research to Pre-Test Scratch TVC of Emergency Contraceptive Pills – Nepal CRS Company
- GIS for Measuring Product Performance and Strategic Planning: Mapping Condom Coverage, Quality of Coverage and Access to Condom in HIV risk zone in Nepal 2009— N-MARC/ AED /USAID
- GIS Mapping of Private Sector Franchising Network Product/Service Performance and Coverage in Nepal
- Assessment of the Commercial Condom Market – Nepal Social Marketing and Franchise Project (N-MARC)/Academy for Educational Development (AED), 2007
- Gap and Potentiality Analysis and Market Appraisal of SRH, Mainly Family Planning Services in Selected Remote Districts of Nepal
- Conducting Mapping of Hotspots and Condom Distribution Outlets and Addressing a Sample of Those Outlets in 26 Pre-Identified Program Districts of Nepal – SHOPS PLUS/Abt Associates/USAID
- Baseline Study Report on Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice on Family Planning and Maternal and Child Health in Remote Areas Initiative (RAI) Program Districts – Nepal CRS Company/FHI 360
- Understanding the Factors Affecting Access and Utilization of Sexual and Reproductive Health Services among Persons with Disabilities in Nepal – Sunaulo Parivar Nepal/Marie Stopes International Nepal, October 2020 – November 2020
- Endline Survey of Strengthening Young People’s Access to Stigma-Free Abortion Information and Services – Family Planning Association of Nepal (FPAN), November 2020 – December 2020
- Understanding the Knowledge, Attitude, Practice, and Intentions of Abortions and Social Norms Among Girls, Women, Leaders, and Policy Makers – Ipas Nepal, October 2022 – December 2022
- Qualitative Research to Pre-Test Scratch TVC of Emergency Contraceptive Pills – Nepal CRS Company
- GIS for Measuring Product Performance and Strategic Planning: Mapping Condom Coverage, Quality of Coverage and Access to Condom in HIV risk zone in Nepal 2009— N-MARC/ AED /USAID
- GIS Mapping of Private Sector Franchising Network Product/Service Performance and Coverage in Nepal
- Assessment of the Commercial Condom Market – Nepal Social Marketing and Franchise Project (N-MARC)/Academy for Educational Development (AED), 2007
- Gap and Potentiality Analysis and Market Appraisal of SRH, Mainly Family Planning Services in Selected Remote Districts of Nepal
- Conducting Mapping of Hotspots and Condom Distribution Outlets and Addressing a Sample of Those Outlets in 26 Pre-Identified Program Districts of Nepal – SHOPS PLUS/Abt Associates/USAID
- Baseline Study Report on Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice on Family Planning and Maternal and Child Health in Remote Areas Initiative (RAI) Program Districts – Nepal CRS Company/FHI 360
- Understanding the Factors Affecting Access and Utilization of Sexual and Reproductive Health Services among Persons with Disabilities in Nepal – Sunaulo Parivar Nepal/Marie Stopes International Nepal, October 2020 – November 2020
- Endline Survey of Strengthening Young People’s Access to Stigma-Free Abortion Information and Services – Family Planning Association of Nepal (FPAN), November 2020 – December 2020
- Understanding the Knowledge, Attitude, Practice, and Intentions of Abortions and Social Norms Among Girls, Women, Leaders, and Policy Makers – Ipas Nepal, October 2022 – December 2022
- Qualitative Research to Pre-Test Scratch TVC of Emergency Contraceptive Pills – Nepal CRS Company
- GIS for Measuring Product Performance and Strategic Planning: Mapping Condom Coverage, Quality of Coverage and Access to Condom in HIV risk zone in Nepal 2009— N-MARC/ AED /USAID
- GIS Mapping of Private Sector Franchising Network Product/Service Performance and Coverage in Nepal
- Assessment of the Commercial Condom Market – Nepal Social Marketing and Franchise Project (N-MARC)/Academy for Educational Development (AED), 2007
- Gap and Potentiality Analysis and Market Appraisal of SRH, Mainly Family Planning Services in Selected Remote Districts of Nepal
- Conducting Mapping of Hotspots and Condom Distribution Outlets and Addressing a Sample of Those Outlets in 26 Pre-Identified Program Districts of Nepal – SHOPS PLUS/Abt Associates/USAID
- Baseline Study Report on Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice on Family Planning and Maternal and Child Health in Remote Areas Initiative (RAI) Program Districts – Nepal CRS Company/FHI 360
- Understanding the Factors Affecting Access and Utilization of Sexual and Reproductive Health Services among Persons with Disabilities in Nepal – Sunaulo Parivar Nepal/Marie Stopes International Nepal, October 2020 – November 2020
- A Cross-Sectional Survey on Coverage of IFA Supplements among Pregnant Women in Four Districts of Nepal – Micronutrient Initiative – 2015-2016
- End of Project (EoP) Evaluation of the Project “Multi-Sectoral Gender-Based Violence Response at the District Level in Nepal” – Eliminate Violence against Women Trust Fund/UNFPA
- Support in Data Collection for the Midline, Endline, and Endline II Study for the Change Project – Equal Access International, in different phases from 2021 through 2024
- Action Research on Governance, Social Inclusion, and Forest Management Issues – KIRDARC (Karnali Integrated Rural Development and Research Centre)
- Conducting a Study on Awareness About Illegal Wildlife Trade and Implementing Behavioral Change Communication and Measures Its Impacts – WWF Nepal/Hariyo Ban Program-II, April 2019 – October 2019
- Midterm Evaluation of the Program “Strengthening Political Parties, Electoral and Legislative Process in Nepal (SPELP)” – NDI/USAID
- Existing Provisions for Establishment and Operation of Country-Level Sustainable Enterprises – READ Nepal
- Some Socioeconomic and Cultural Aspects of Terai Dalits, Especially Musahar Community, of Tirhut and Rajgadh Gaunpalikas of Saptari District
- Media Campaign Measurement – Winrock International, August 2020 – March 2021
- Endline Study of Education Component (IR3) of the project ‘Local Systems Strengthening to Reduce Child, Early, and Forced Marriage (R-CEFM)’ – Breakthrough ACTION Nepal – Local Systems Strengthening to Reduce Child, Early and Forced Marriage Project— Save the Children – 2022
- A Reflection on Remedial Classes and Non-formal Approaches to Improve Learning Outcomes of Adolescent Girls with the inclusion of boys – Breakthrough ACTION Nepal – Local Systems Strengthening to Reduce Child, Early and Forced Marriage Project— Save the Children – 2022
- Final Evaluation of the Project Suraksha Ko Lagi Sath Sath (Together for Protection) – ECPAT Luxembourg, June 2023 – September 2023
- Baseline Data Collection and Reporting of Civil Society and Media Program – The Asia Foundation/USAID, June 2023 – September 2023
- Good Storage and Distribution Practices (GSDP) Implementation Status Assessment – Management Sciences for Health, April 2023 – June 2023
- Monitoring of Alcohol Advertising, Sponsorship, and Promotion in Nepal – World Health Organization, May 2023 – September 2023
- Impact of Mobile COVID-19 Vaccination Services (MoCoVs) in Delivering Care to Difficult-to-Reach Populations – ADRA Nepal, November 2022 – December 2022
- Situational Analysis and Needs Assessment in Madhesh, Lumbini, and Karnali Provinces – ADRA Nepal, September 2023 – December 2023
- Assess the Social Sector Workforce in Selected Municipalities – The Asia Foundation, April 2024 – July 2024
- A Survey of Citizens’ Awareness About RTI in Lumbini and Madhesh Provinces – The Asia Foundation, May 1, 2024 – September 1, 2024
- Baseline Assessment Including Situational Analysis in Project Intervention Area – GIZ Nepal, December 1, 2024 – March 30, 2025
- Assess The Satisfaction and Perceived Improvement Status of Service Users Utilizing Rehabilitation Services in Physical Rehabilitation Centers and Physiotherapy Units in Nepal – Handicap International – Physical Rehabilitation Activity – USAID