The Participatory MEL Academy: Transforming How We Measure and Communicate Impact
Our Courses
Why Join The Participatory MEL Academy?
Why choose us?
At The Participatory MEL Academy, we believe impact measurement should be more than just numbers—it should tell real stories, elevate voices, and drive meaningful change. Our academy equips you with cutting-edge qualitative and participatory MEL methods that go beyond traditional approaches.
Championing Inclusive & Participatory MEL
We are a woman-led international development consultancy based in The Netherlands, dedicated to transforming how impact is measured and understood. Through our projects and courses, we prioritise safe, meaningful, and participatory engagement of programme staff, participants, and key stakeholders—ensuring that every voice counts. With a core team of experts and a trusted network of 200+ highly qualified Associates, we bring deep knowledge and shared values to every initiative. Our mission is to create more diverse and inclusive MEL systems, where participatory approaches aren’t the exception—they’re the standard.

"We train professionals in using stories, audio, and visuals to bring programme and research results to life—turning data into compelling narratives that drive impact and center lived experiences in decision-making."
Nur Hidayati
Director
ResultsinHealth
ResultsinHealth
ResultsinHealth is trusted around the globe
We do more than track achievements—we focus on learning, programme improvement, and empowerment to create lasting change. Our clients include governments, UN agencies, (I)NGOs, and independent consultants, all seeking more meaningful ways to measure and enhance impact. With The Participatory MEL Academy, we’ve transformed our expertise into engaging, practical, and flexible online courses, making participatory MEL methods accessible to professionals worldwide.
Who is the academy for?
The Participatory MEL Academy is designed for nonprofit and impact professionals who want to move beyond traditional monitoring and evaluation methods and embrace more inclusive, participatory, and story-driven approaches.
See what other learners have to say!
Making theory relatable
I was really impressed by the number of real on the ground examples offered by ResultsinHealth, which made the theory relatable for us.
Leen Aljoudi Alhusni
New toolkit for online meetings
It was surprising to learn that almost all participatory methods also work online and can be as much fun and lively as face-to-face trainings!
Sandra Fuerst
A rights-based approach to MEL
I learnt how to make MEL processes and practices more rights-based: offering more space for people to participate and raise their voice.
Valeria Pecchioni
Very professional!
I learnt many different tools and methods for facilitating meetings and gathering information for MEL purposes.