
M&E Practitioners
Supercharge your practice by adopting UMEL

Kowa is a First Nations organisation dedicated to supporting Communities in shaping futures through appropriate UMEL and sovereign data practices.
We offer a range of services designed to support practitioners in elevating their UMEL practice. Whether it be stepping into their leadership role as First Nations evaluators, starting up their own impact business, or accomplices (Allies) seeking to conduct appropriate two-worlds UMEL practice, we are here to help.

Here's how
Kowa Consulting: Partner with our expert team for tailored support in UMEL, data sovereignty, and co-creation. We can help you design MEL strategies, support evaluations, facilitate workshops, and feel confident in your UMEL practice.
Wathaga: Utilize our cutting-edge digital UMEL platform, designed to embed Indigenous Data Sovereignty and streamline impact-driven project management. Wathaga helps practitioners gather, analyse and share data. It's a simple tool for doing UMEL ethically.
Ngarray-bah: Participate in our learning programs designed to build confidence and capacity in UMEL and Indigenous Data Sovereignty.
Ngimiliko Kunta: Through our charitable arm, we continue to connect people and opportunities, especially practitioners who are seeking to contribute to systemic reform in the evaluation sector.

Partner with Kowa
We're not just about evaluating programs; we're about empowering Community to take the lead, achieve data sovereignty, and share impact. We're about building confidence, sharing knowledge, and making sure that our voices are heard.
Partner with Kowa, and let's:
Decolonise UMEL: Challenge mainstream frameworks and centre First Nations knowledge systems and values.
Strengthen your UMEL practice: Access tailored support, resources, and training to enhance your skills and confidence.
Amplify First Nations voices: Ensure our perspectives and aspirations are at the forefront of impact measurement, evaluation, and learning.
Drive meaningful change: Create a better future for our communities and Country.
We invite you to join us on this journey. Together, let's make a difference.
