About ESSA

Our Values

Our values guide everything that we do.

We are:

Evidence-driven
- We are driven by data and evidence to find what works best, building an evidence alliance for education in sub-Saharan Africa.
- Through gathering insights from those we work with – from students, to university leaders, employers and policymakers – we have something new to say and get the right results.
- We communicate clearly and with conviction, ensuring data and evidence can be used by those who need it.
- We act professionally, creating evidence-based solutions so that young people achieve their ambitions and society is strengthened.
Solutions-focused
- We seek the highest impact for young people and educators in sub-Saharan Africa with the cost- effective funds we invest.
- We evolve quickly to ensure our work stays relevant for young people.
- We measure our results and use our resources efficiently, earning credibility with our partners and investors.
- We know that change takes time, we focus on solving complex but urgent issues to maximise the difference we make for people in sub-Saharan Africa.
Strengthening trust
- We are accountable to young people and educators in sub-Saharan Africa.
- We prioritise inclusion and see strength in working across different cultures.
- We strive to create supportive environments, building trust with the communities we work with.
- We work towards positive social change, telling our story with integrity and humility.
Always learning
- We listen and learn from people’s first-hand experiences about education and work across sub-Saharan Africa.
- We bring fresh perspectives by joining-up those who share our passion to learn, through our practical step by step approach.
- Everyone’s opinion is valuable, we develop solutions through teamwork.
- We are not afraid to both succeed and to fail, learning through experience and our curious nature.