After more than 25 years of experience in research and global health, we’re on a mission to support organizations of all sizes to get better at finding their aha moments and big breakthroughs. We combine rigorous research with pragmatism to help you work smarter and achieve and communicate better results. Whether you’re just getting started or want to improve an existing program, we’ll help you find the right evidence for strategic decision-making.

After more than 25 years of experience in research and global health, we’re on a mission to support organizations of all sizes to get better at finding their ‘aha’ moments and big breakthroughs.

We combine rigorous research with pragmatism to help you work smarter and achieve and communicate better results. Whether you’re just getting started or want to improve an existing program, we’ll help you find the right evidence for strategic decision-making.

Who we are

Research enthusiast meets strategist

We’re a research and communication agency that tackles complex issues. We believe that development decisions should be based on sound evidence. Our clients want to push boundaries - shape policy, inform investments, establish best practice, serve as thought leaders - and most of all, accelerate impact.

We’re a group of question designers, story listeners, data crunchers, fact believers, problem solvers, and trend spotters on a mission to get to the heart of why. Our team is made up of researchers, implementers, returned Peace Corps volunteers, strategists, graphic designers, data visualizers, and communications experts. Some of us came from academia, others from non-profits and the private sector. We all believe that the world needs more curiosity, understanding, and action.

Who we are

Research enthusiast meets strategist

We’re a research and communication agency that tackles complex issues. We believe that development decisions should be based on sound evidence.

Our clients want to push boundaries - shape policy, inform investments, establish best practice, serve as thought leaders - and most of all, accelerate impact.

We’re a group of question designers, story listeners, data crunchers, fact believers, problem solvers, and trend spotters on a mission to get to the heart of why. Our team is made up of researchers, implementers, returned Peace Corps volunteers, strategists, graphic designers, data visualizers, and communications experts. Some of us came from academia, others from non-profits and the private sector. We all believe that the world needs more curiosity, understanding, and action.

 

 

We’re Databoom and we believe powerful
insights can shape the world.

Insight

A new development landscape

Development has changed significantly in the past decade and we recognize that there’s desire (and yes, pressure) to demonstrate impact. New players have emerged, including the private sector and foundations supporting social change initiatives at a global scale. Likewise, social enterprises, traditional donors, and national governments are rethinking their strategies and aiming to build better partnerships for development. It’s an exciting and complicated time to work in the development field.

Where we work


Making a difference around the world

Change is our drive. We have worked in several countries, on a wide array of development issues, from global health, to adolescent girls’ rights, sexual abuse prevention, and many more.

Botswana
Burkina Faso
Côte d’Ivoire
DRC
Ethiopia
Ghana
Kenya
Malawi
Mozambique

Nigeria
Rwanda
Senegal
South Africa
Swaziland (Eswatini)
Tanzania
Uganda
Zimbabwe

Belize
Brazil
Costa Rica
El Salvador
Guatemala
Honduras
Mexico
Nicaragua

India
Jordan
Myanmar (Burma)
Sri Lanka
Syria

Netherlands
United Kingdom

Arlington, Virginia
Baltimore, MD
Berkeley, CA
Charleston, SC
Columbus, NC
Los Angeles, CA
New York, NY
Oakland, CA
Richmond, VA
San Diego, CA
Seattle, WA
Washington, DC
Watertown, MA