Research Reports and Policy Briefs
Evidence-Based · Recommendation-Focused · International Standard
Evidence-based documents that synthesise research and make a clear case for a policy position, a funding decision, or a programme recommendation. Written to the standard your funder, your government, or your academic audience expects.
What We Produce
- Research reports, methodology through to recommendations
- Policy briefs, 4 to 8 pages, evidence-based
- White papers, in-depth technical analysis (10 to 30 pages)
- Literature reviews and evidence synthesis
- Sector assessments and situational analyses
- Feasibility studies and scoping reports
Who Uses This
- NGOs presenting research findings to donors or government
- Government bodies producing evidence for policy decisions
- Think tanks communicating research externally
- Research institutions publishing policy-oriented findings
- Individual researchers needing professional report writing
Available for individual researchers.
If you have completed research and need help turning your data into a professional report or policy brief, we can help, whether you represent an institution or are working independently.
Grant Proposals and Concept Notes
Technical Narratives · Logframes · MEL Plans · Budget Narratives
We write competitive proposals from concept notes to full technical narratives. We know what international donors require and how to write in their language. We do not just write proposals. We write winning proposals.
What We Write
- Full grant proposals, technical narrative, logframe, MEL plan, budget narrative
- Concept notes, 2 to 5 pages, clear and compelling
- Theory of change and results framework development
- Proposal review and strengthening before submission
Donors We Write For
- USAID, RFAs, unsolicited proposals, APS applications
- European Union, DG DEVCO, EDF, ECHO
- GIZ, implementing partner proposals
- FCDO, technical proposals
- World Bank, AfDB, UN agencies, foundations
Training Manuals, SOPs and Documentation
Process Documentation · Data System Docs · Institutional Handover
The written systems that make organisations work and keep working when people leave. We document processes, write procedures, and create materials that transfer knowledge from individuals into institutions.
What We Write
- Training manuals and facilitator guides
- Standard operating procedures for data and MEL systems
- System documentation for AI and digital tools
- Process documentation and knowledge management materials
- Institutional handover documents
Who Uses This
- Organisations capturing knowledge before staff changes
- Projects completing and needing handover documentation
- Teams implementing new systems who need written procedures
- Government agencies standardising operational procedures
Proposal Review and Strengthening
Pre-Submission Review · Technical Feedback · Score Sheet Analysis
Many organisations already have a draft proposal but need an expert eye before submission. We review your draft against the donor's evaluation criteria, identify weaknesses in the technical narrative, logframe, MEL plan, or budget narrative, and provide specific, actionable feedback — not just comments, but rewritten sections where needed.
This is a faster, lower-cost engagement than full proposal writing, and it can make the difference between a fundable proposal and a rejected one.
What We Review
- Technical narrative — logic, evidence, and alignment to donor priorities
- Theory of change and results framework — clarity and credibility
- Logframe — indicator quality, targets, and assumptions
- MEL plan — feasibility and donor compliance
- Budget narrative — justification and value for money
- Overall presentation — language, structure, and persuasiveness
What We Deliver
- Written review against the donor's evaluation criteria
- Specific feedback on every weakness identified
- Rewritten sections for the most critical gaps
- Strengthened logframe or results framework where needed
- Final English language polish before submission
- Turnaround agreed upfront to meet your submission deadline
Available for: Organisations who have a draft and need a second expert opinion before submission. Also available for individual researchers applying for research grants or fellowships.
Annual Reports and Impact Reports
Narrative Writing · Case Studies · Donor Reports
A well-written annual report communicates achievement, builds trust with donors, and positions your organisation as credible and accountable. We write the narrative, structuring your year's work into a document that donors read and boards are proud of.
What We Produce
- Annual reports, narrative with highlights and programme summaries
- Impact reports, focused on outcomes and evidence of change
- Case studies, individual stories documented with rigour
- Donor reports, formatted to each funder's requirements
- Programme completion reports
Our Process
- Structured interview with your team to capture the year's story
- Review of your data, MEL reports, and programme records
- Complete first draft, narrative, structure, and key data
- One to two rounds of revision based on your feedback
- Final Word and PDF versions ready for design
Data Storytelling and Communication Materials
Executive Briefings · Presentations · Plain-Language Summaries
Good data deserves good communication. We translate complex findings, including those produced using R, Stata, Python, or SPSS, into clear language and materials that any audience can understand and act on.
What We Produce
- Executive briefings, translating analysis into leadership language
- Presentation content and slide deck writing
- Data summaries and infographic narratives
- Plain-language summaries for non-specialist audiences
Who Uses This
- Researchers whose findings are rigorous but hard to communicate
- Organisations presenting programme data to multiple audiences
- NGOs communicating impact to donors, communities, and government
- Individual researchers presenting complex data outside their field
English Language Review and Technical Editing
Proofreading · Copy Editing · Developmental Editing · Open to Individuals
For organisations and individuals submitting documents to international donors, journals, or partners. We review and strengthen documents without changing the author's findings or voice.
What We Offer
- Proofreading, final error check before submission
- Copy editing, grammar, style, clarity, and consistency
- Developmental editing, restructuring and strengthening the argument
- Technical editing, accuracy in data references and methodology
- Fast turnaround available for submission deadlines
We Are Particularly Strong For
- Swahili-first writers submitting in English
- East African organisations writing for international audiences
- Students submitting theses or dissertations in English
- Researchers submitting to international peer-reviewed journals
- NGOs submitting grant proposals to English-language donors
Individuals are welcome.
You do not need to represent an organisation. Individual researchers, students, and professionals can book editing support directly for a thesis chapter, journal article, grant proposal, or professional report. Contact us with your document and deadline.
How editing is priced: Proofreading is priced per page. Copy editing and developmental editing are priced per document based on length and complexity. We provide a fixed quote before starting. No surprises.