WE CONNECT THE DOTS
YOU CHANGE THE GAME

Arq by Allyvate helps organizations move what matters.

We design processes, strategies, and solutions that bring clarity and direction where systems meet uncertainty.

#GlobalHealth #Development #Migration #SocialEquity #HumanitarianResponse #MEL #SystemsChange

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We partner with communities, funders, and alliances to co-create practical and grounded solutions across four interconnected areas:

  • Facilitation & Strategic Alignment – Designing and leading participatory processes that help teams navigate uncertainty, align around shared purpose, and chart their path forward.

  • Research, Evaluation & Learning – Driving research, evaluation, and system-aware learning to generate insights and set direction amidst complexity.

  • Collaborative Infrastructure – Catalyzing cross-sector and cross-border collaboration that bring diverse actors work together and learn from each other.

  • Implementation & Prototyping – Acting as a bridge between ideas and action by co-developing and testing early-stage programs with communities.

WHAT WE DO

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We work in the in-between — where systems and people intersect and where direction is still emerging.

Our role is to create room for reflection, learning, and adaptation. Sometimes this means listening deeply or naming tensions that need to be addressed. Other times it involves shaping conversations or clarifying next steps.

We act as quiet catalysts, enabling teams to navigate change with intention and move ahead even when the path ahead is still taking shape.

OUR APPROACH

We chose Arq because meaningful change is rarely linear. It honors the arc of transformation — human, imperfect, and deeply shaped by context.

OUR NAME

WHO WE WORK WITH

From grassroots to global, our partnerships are grounded in respect and shared purpose.

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Logo of the British Medical Association featuring a caduceus staff with wings and a snake, and the letters BMA.
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Washington University in St. Louis logo with text 'Global Research on Inclusion and Disability'.
Logo for HISWG, a Health Information System Working Group, featuring colorful bar graphs, a caduceus with a nest and baby bird, and five silhouettes of people holding hands.
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WHERE WE WORK

Where policy meets daily life, we help commitments take root in communities.

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  • A large ornate building resembling a temple or monument with intricate architecture, surrounded by palm trees and a display of flags. There is a billboard with a photograph of a man waving, and the flag of Laos, featuring a hammer and sickle symbol, indicating a political or national event.
  • Group of people, mostly women, gathered around a table in a room with windows, several of whom are wearing face masks. They appear to be in a discussion or meeting, possibly a medical or health-related consultation.
  • Group of five people gathered around a table working on a large sheet of paper with sticky notes, in a meeting or workshop setting.
  • Hospital ward with patients and medical staff waiting, beds labeled Bed 4 and Bed 5, intravenous drip, and multiple people standing and sitting, some wearing traditional clothing.
  • A young boy sitting on a crowded bus or train, holding onto a handrail, looking directly at the camera with a serious expression, in black and white.

THE PEOPLE BEHIND ARQ

We are a small team shaped by fieldwork, practice and partnership. What unites us is a belief in work that helps others move forward. We don’t lead from the front; we walk alongside as facilitators and learning partners.

TIAH LING

MBBS, MPH

Co-founder | Executive Director
Based in Mae Sot, Thailand

Health systems specialist with over 20 years in emergency medicine and a decade in development work. Combines frontline insight and systems thinking to strengthen care quality and resilience with communities, governments, and academic institutions.

SHARON LOW

MPH, MS

Co-founder | Operations Director
Based in Boston, USA

Evaluation specialist with over 20 years in social protection and humanitarian operations. Applies diverse data to shape programs in complex settings. AsiaGlobal and Equity Initiative Fellow; active in global health and development networks.

YOKE PEAN THYE

PhD

Projects Director
Based in Singapore

Social entrepreneur and environmentalist with experience in poverty, WASH, disabilities, climate, education, and youth. Skilled in project management, research, evaluation, curriculum design, training, and facilitation, with work spanning diverse contexts and communities.

GET IN TOUCH

We would love to hear from you — whether you are navigating complexity, exploring possibilities, or simply unsure where to start. Let’s connect.

TESTIMONIALS

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    This was the best seminar I have attended on research interpretation. The concepts were presented so clearly and simply—it made even complex topics easy to digest and apply. - Participant (Research Interpretation Seminar)

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    I appreciated how the course helped us apply evidence-based medicine to real-world decisions. Having articles to dissect, clear slides, and knowledgeable trainers made all the difference. - Participant (Critical Appraisal Workshop)

  • The team at Arq are friends who have supported grassroot initiatives... while their current focus is on supporting communities in border areas, they have also played a key role in advancing Inle Heritage’s education project and supporting small-scale initiatives across Karen State through young local organizers. Their work prioritizes the needs of the community, making meaningful shifts for the people. - Yin Myo Su (Founder of Inle Heritage)