ABOUT US

REFT-Africa is the Division for Africa of REFT Institute, Inc. (Research, Evaluation, Facilitation and Training). It was established in 2004.

The REFT Institute, Inc. was founded in 1997 by Dora G. Lodwick, Ph.D., researcher and university professor whose philosophy and objectives include excellence in quantitative and qualitative research services; by cultivating meaningful, collaborative relationships with clients and other participants; and by providing culturally and linguistically competent services.

REFT Institute, Inc. works with a variety of foundations, governement agencies, local collectivites, non-governmental organizations (NGO), academic institutions, and for-profit companies, helping each in their quest for accurate and useful data collection and analysis. Languages used include English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Hebrew, Swedish, Arabic, and several African tongues (Wolof, Pulaar, Swahili, etc.).

6Projects in Africa
9Projects in the USA
9Publications
10Academic courses

Our vision

Our vision is to strengthen communities and improve social conditions for
vulnerable populations by creating capacity for quality results.

Solid Expertise

Solid Expertise in:

  • Community facilitation & training
  • Data collection
  • Database construction
  • Demographic analysis
  • Environmental audit
  • Focus groups
  • Geographical Information systems
  • Group facilitation
  • Meta-evaluation
  • Outcomes assessment
  • Policy analysis
  • Program evaluation
  • Public Expenditure and Financial Accountability (PEFA) Assessment
  • Qualitative analysis
  • Quality Improvement (Six Sigma)
  • Quantitative analysis
  • Staff & grantee training
  • Statistical analysis
  • Statistical modeling
  • Surveys & interviews
  • Technical assistance
  • Translations
  • Usability testing
  • Writing professional reports

REFT Africa staff have used these technical skills in a wide range of content areas, including aging, cross-cultural competency, health care, positive youth development, and the environment.

Milestones

Brief history of our company

2017

Dakar, Senegal: Registration of REFT Africa as an SUARL.

2006

Dakar, Senegal: Establishment of the Regional Office for Africa.

2004

Centennial, CO, USA: Creation of the Africa Division.

1997

Littleton, CO, USA: Creation of REFT Institute, Inc. by Dora G. Lodwick, Ph.D.