Who We Are

Equity. Value. Impact.

Equity for Health and Education Initiative is a charitable, non‑governmental organisation dedicated to advancing equity in every sphere of life — ensuring that every person, especially women and vulnerable communities, has fair access to quality healthcare, education, and socioeconomic opportunities.

Our Mission

Strengthening systems through evidence and partnership

To strengthen health and social systems through evidence, innovation, and partnerships that improve access, quality, and outcomes — particularly for women, children, and underserved communities.

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Strengthen routine information systems and expand use of analytics for policy and planning
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Improve service delivery, governance, and workforce capacity for equitable access
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Influence policy reforms and amplify community voices for equitable development
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Design gender‑responsive programmes that advance fairness and dignity for women and girls
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Support governments in better budgeting, fiscal analysis, and progress toward UHC
Our Vision

Health, dignity, and opportunity for everyone

A world where health, education, dignity, and opportunity are accessible to all, regardless of gender, income, or geography.

We believe that true development begins with fairness — ensuring every person has equal access to the services, opportunities, and support that allow individuals and communities to thrive.

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Universal access to quality healthcare and education
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Systems that protect the vulnerable and empower women
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Data‑driven governance that serves every community
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Sustainable systems that endure beyond individual projects
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A future where equity in life is a reality, not an aspiration
Our Values

What we stand for

Rooted in the meaning of our name — Equiva = Equity + Value — we champion fairness, wellbeing, and empowerment across every programme.

Equiva's nine core values: Equity, Integrity, Evidence & Excellence, Collaboration, Gender Equality, Innovation, Sustainability, Resilience, and Accountability
Aims & Objectives

What we're here to do

Every engagement is guided by clear, measurable goals aligned to the communities we serve.

Evidence‑Driven Decision‑Making

Strengthen routine information systems, improve data quality, and expand the use of analytics, dashboards, and insights that support effective policies, planning, and resource allocation.

Strengthen Resilient Systems

Improve service delivery, governance, quality of care, and workforce capacity so that communities — especially women and vulnerable groups — can access equitable, high-quality health and social services.

Drive Policy Change

Influence policy reforms, promote accountability, and advocate for improved health, education, nutrition, and gender outcomes that reflect community needs and strengthen equity.

Integrate Gender Equality

Identify and address gender barriers, promote women's leadership, and ensure all interventions are gender‑responsive and advance fairness and dignity for women and girls.

Improve PFM & Health Financing

Support governments in better budgeting, expenditure tracking, fiscal analysis, and strategic purchasing that enhance efficiency, transparency, and progress toward Universal Health Coverage.

Expand Access to Essential Services

Ensure health, nutrition, and education commodities and services are accessible, affordable, and high‑quality by connecting governments, manufacturers, and communities.

Resource Mobilisation

Receive and manage grants, donations, and other assistance from governments, development partners, and individuals in support of the organisation's mission and programmes.

Supportive & Enabling Functions

Undertake any lawful activities, initiatives, or actions that are incidental, necessary, or conducive to achieving the organisation's stated objectives and ensuring its effective mandate.

Why Equiva

Because everyone deserves to live with dignity, health, and value

Our name itself reflects our commitment: Equiva = Equity + Value — a promise to promote fairness, opportunity, and thriving communities. We operate at the intersection of health systems strengthening, data‑driven decision‑making, public financial management, gender equality, health financing, and strategic advocacy.

Through these integrated approaches, we build resilient, inclusive, and sustainable systems that deliver lasting impact. We bring together evidence‑based solutions, multi‑sectoral expertise, strong partnerships, a deep commitment to gender equality, and a people‑first approach — and translate these into real‑world impacts.

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Evidence‑Based

Every programme backed by rigorous analysis and real‑world data.

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Community First

The needs of the people we serve always come first.

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Open Collaboration

Full transparency into our methods, funding, and outcomes.

Equiva helped us scale our impact. Our programmes are more effective, and we reach more communities than we ever thought possible.

Dr. Kwame Asante Health Director, Accra
Our Team

People behind the work

A multidisciplinary team united by a shared commitment to equity and impact.

Oluwafeyikemi Adeniyi
Oluwafeyikemi Adeniyi
Managing Director, Equiva Africa
Leads strategic direction and programme operations across the continent.
Roli Akpolo
Roli Akpolo
Managing Director, Equiva Africa
Oversees partnerships, resource mobilisation, and advocacy strategy.
Let's Work Together

Partner with us to create lasting change

Whether you're a policy‑maker, donor, community leader, or advocate — you can be part of a movement that expands equity in life for millions.