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A librarian in Myanmar is modernizing the way of delivering literature to students, a physiotherapist in Ethiopia is finding better ways to treat his patients and a researcher in Zimbabwe is tackling the burden of diabetes. These are just some of the many stories we hear from Research4Life user. Read more below on this page, and discover other stories from the community.

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New nonprofit launched to support Research4Life

Friends of Research4Life, a new 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in the United States, was launched to support the critical mission of Research4Life to enable full participation in the global information environment. Organizations and individuals can now make contributions that directly benefit Research4Life programs.

A green space at the University of Sciences and Technologies Houari Boumediene, Algiers, Algeria.

Science without borders for a changing climate

Discover how an Algerian researcher turned neighbourhood-level satellite imagery into global climate knowledge, and how an APC waiver from Research4Life made its open access publication possible.

Strengthening Kenyan research ecosystems with focused regional advocacy workshops

Tags: Country connectors, SDG10 Reduced Inequalities, SDG17 Partnerships for the Goals

How can a country turn access to global research into real, local impact? In Kenya, a strong partnership between KLISC and Research4Life is helping to make that happen.

A new WIPO study shows that Research4Life helps close the gender gap in research

Tags: SDG10 Reduced Inequalities, SDG17 Partnerships for the Goals, SDG5 Gender Equality

Can improved digital access to scientific knowledge help close the gender gap in research participation? A new paper explores this crucial question and reveals that expanding access to scientific literature significantly increases LMIC women’s participation and impact in academic publishing.

How Research4Life and open access is helping me overcome publishing barriers

Tags: SDG10 Reduced Inequalities, SDG3 Good Health, SDG4 Quality Education

Mainprice Essuman shares how he has navigated open access challenges to contribute research addressing local health issues. Discover how Research4Life has provided crucial support along the way.

JoVE builds on its commitment through Friends of Research4Life

Tags: Friends of Research4Life, SDG10 Reduced Inequalities, SDG17 Partnerships for the Goals

JoVE's CEO shares the story behind the company's growing support for Research4Life. Read the Q&A to learn more

Research4Life Content – Where Are the Gaps According to Users?

The Research4Life Content Strategy and Policy Committee has been actively identifying gaps in the collection. This webinar will share findings from the 2024 user survey, alongside key insights from focus groups held in April 2025.