Center for Research on Education, Health, and Social Science (CREHSS) is an independent research organization dedicated to advancing research and development through collaborative efforts with government agencies, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), international NGOs (INGOs), community-based organizations, public institutions, and philanthropic foundations.
Managed by a multidisciplinary team of committed development professionals, CREHSS strives to contribute meaningfully to sustainable development and shared prosperity. The organization is led by a core team of 11 regular staff members, which includes the Team Leader, Research and Evaluation Manager, Senior Consultant, Research Associate, Research and Evaluation Officer, Data Analyst, Data Management Officer, Research Assistant, Administrative Assistant, and Office Assistant. In addition to its core team, CREHSS maintains a strong network of over 100 part-time professionals and technical experts who contribute to various research activities on an assignment basis.
Established on October 31, 2018, CREHSS has demonstrated a solid track record in conducting high-quality quantitative and qualitative research studies. Since its inception, the organization has completed 111 research studies, with 7 studies currently in progress. The studies conducted by CREHSS are in the multidisciplinary field, mostly related to health (Maternal and Child Health, Family Planning, Reproductive Health, Menstrual Hygiene, AIDS, WASH), social science (Agriculture/livelihood, disaster, violence), education (EGRA, ECCD, basic education), health system strengthening, governance, etc. CREHSS has conducted several surveys (household level, health-facility-based, school-based) in all provinces of Nepal. The surveys conducted were of diverse nature, including baseline survey, mid-line survey, endline survey and evaluation studies in which mixed methods, both quantitative and qualitative methods were used to collect the data/information.
CREHSS has successfully conducted large-scale surveys having a maximum sample size of 10,785 Households (15,273 respondents ), 572 health facilities (primary, secondary, and tertiary level), and 2482 clients exiting from the health facilities after seeking/receiving services. CREHSS has conducted a couple of studies for the Government of Nepal, UNFPA, FHI Nepal, CARE Nepal, Save the Children International, World Vision International, ADRA, Helen Keller International, iDE Nepal, and Vitamin Angel Alliance, Inc, and other organizations.
In recent years, CREHSS has expanded its geographic and thematic scope by leading multi-country research projects in partnership with reputable organizations such as Family Health International Nepal, Save the Children Nepal, World Vision International Nepal, and Helen Keller International, iDE Nepal, and Vitamin Angel Alliance, Inc. Through its commitment to methodological rigor and evidence-based practice, CREHSS continues to serve as a key research partner in shaping policies and programs that promote health, equity, and social development.