Advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment around the world.

SAGE is a global development consulting firm providing feminist research, evaluation and analysis services.

Our services.

We offer a broad range of services to help our clients strengthen their gender equality and social justice work and drive transformative change.

  • We design and conduct high-quality research with a focus on participatory, qualitative, and mixed-methods approaches, ensuring meaningful and comprehensive results.

  • We develop and enhance MEL frameworks, lead independent evaluations, and translate key findings into actionable strategies and recommendations that drive impact.

  • We provide rapid evidence reviews and conduct systematic analyses of development issues, policies, portfolios, and trends, helping clients make informed, strategic decisions. 

  • We transform complex data and evidence into accessible, compelling knowledge products tailored to diverse audiences, ensuring insights resonate and lead to action.

  • We support clients to integrate a stronger focus on gender equality and inclusion in their work, policies, and organizational practices, strengthening their commitment to transformative change.

  • We use evidence to engage diverse stakeholders, foster dialogue, and advocate for meaningful social, institutional, and policy changes.

Our team.

  • Stephanie Baric

    FOUNDER/PRESIDENT

    Stephanie is a gender and GBV expert with 30 years of experience in global development working with USAID, UN agencies and international NGOs in Africa, the Middle East and the Balkans. Her expertise includes gender mainstreaming in programs and policies. Stephanie is passionate about promoting gender equality and social justice through research, advocacy, and training.

  • Aleksandar Grubacic

    PROGRAM ASSOCIATE

    Aleksandar has four years of experience in knowledge translation, analyzing and synthesizing data, and supporting the development of technical briefs, impact reports, and proposals. His research areas include gender equality and children’s rights.

Contact us.

sbaric@s4age.com