African Population and Health Research Center

𝑨𝑷𝑯𝑹𝑪 2024 𝒊𝒏 𝑹𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒆𝒘: 𝑨 𝑺𝒏𝒂𝒑𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑪𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓’𝒔 𝑨𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑮𝒓𝒐𝒘𝒕𝒉 In 2024, we achieved significant milestones in various areas: ✅📈 Launch of the African Research Connect: An AI-powered platform boosting Africa’s research visibility. ✅🌎 Policy Engagement Influence: Shaping critical regional and global discussions. ✅📊 Record research output: 235 research papers, 13 technical reports, and 30 policy briefs. ✅💰 Financial growth: $38.1M in 2024, projected to $51.7M in 2025. Here is a snapshot of APHRC 2024 in Review: https://buff.ly/4hB98q6. #IamAPHRC #APHRCResearch #WeAreAfrica Catherine Kyobutungi Joseph Wang'ombe Anthony Mveyange Andre Pascal Kengne Cheikh Mbacké Faye Mamadou Diarafa Diallo Luchuo Engelbert Bain Lillian Okoth Juliet Ratemo-Okumu, MCIPR, MPRSK Sheena Kayira Florah Karimi Meshack Johnson Simon Ambale Moses Ngware Elizabeth Kimani-Murage Damazo Kadengye Joy Maruti Diama Diop DIA Kevin Kamenju Michael Mwaniki Dr. Julius Kirimi Sindi , Ph.D Blessing Mberu Sokhna Thiam Eubert Espira

The Good Grant Practice Virtual Academy (GGP-VA) East African inception workshop has been a great platform for learning, collaboration, and setting the stage to strengthen financial governance in African organizations. Through expert-led sessions and engaging discussions, participants explored ways to enhance grant compliance, transparency, and organizational sustainability. This marks the start of a continuous journey toward best practices in financial management. Join the conversation in our Community of Practice (GGFP Group) 👉 https://buff.ly/lNkGySk #IamAPHRC #APHRCResearch #WeAreAfrica

Join #IamAPHRC and be part of a team driving impactful research and policy development! Open Positions: ✅ Legal and Policy Analyst ✅ Qualitative Field Interviewers 🔗 Apply now: https://buff.ly/DRxSerw #WeAreAfrica #APHRCResearch #Hiring

Earlier this week, #IamAPHRC’s Dr. Abdhalah Ziraba appeared on Citizen TV Kenya’s Day Break to discuss the state of tuberculosis (TB) in Africa, the challenges in funding and treatment, and why homegrown solutions are urgently needed. Watch the conversation: https://buff.ly/YX3YmDo #EndTB #APHRCResearch #HealthForAll #WeAreAfrica

Join the Conversation on Inclusive Education for Children with Autism! Every child deserves an education that meets their needs. This #WorldAutismAwarenesDay, #IamAPHRC is hosting a webinar to explore ways to bridge the gaps in education and support for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in Kenya. 📅April 2, 2025 ⏰1:00 PM – 2:30 PM (EAT) Register now: https://buff.ly/gzZx4cD #AutismAwareness #InclusiveEducation #WAAD2025 #EducationForAll #AutismSupport #EquityInEducation #APHRCResearch #WeAreAfrica

📢 Attention African Researchers! #IamAPHRC, in partnership with Wellcome, has launched the Afrique Research Support Hub Program to help early-career researchers improve their grant writing skills. As part of this, we’re studying the challenges post-Ph.D. early-career researchers face in securing grants. We need your input! Please take 10–15 minutes to complete our survey and share it with your network. 🔗 https://buff.ly/tctFXbX Your feedback will help shape future funding opportunities and interventions. 📩 Questions? Talk to us on arshprogram@aphrc.org. #APHRCResearch #WeAreAfrica

Happening today! Join #IamAPHRC's Innocent Kamara Tumwebaze as he shares insights from the JENGU unit effectiveness on soap-hand washing behavior in crisis-affected populations at the 26th Water Resources Institute Monthly Webinar. ⏰ 11:00 AM EAT   Register here: https://bit.ly/4iIcb0r #WASH #SustainableDevelopment #WeAreAfrica #APHRCResearch

I am happy to share that I recently concluded the human rights and African union human rights mechanism training courtesy of African Population and Health Research Center. The course will shape and increase my capacity in human rights advocacy as I champion for the rights of youth and women in my community. Special thanks to the team at the Africa Research hub and the Good financial grant practises led by CPA Dr. Gift Kimonge Dzombo. Cheers to more!!

Growing Food, Growing Futures! A demonstration farm in the heart of Mukuru! this farm is more than just a garden it's a learning space where children and the community can discover how to grow their own food using limited space and available materials. Under our Zero Hunger Social Movement and the Right to Food initiative, this project is a step toward food security and self-sufficiency in urban poor areas. But we can’t stop here! We invite partners, innovators, and advocates to join us in expanding this knowledge and scaling urban farming solutions that empower communities. Let’s work together to make food sovereignty a reality for all! Who’s in? Let’s grow change together! #ZeroHunger #RightToFood #UrbanFarming #CommunityEmpowerment #Mukuru #SustainableFood SDI. (Slum Dwellers International) African Population and Health Research Center TMG Think Tank for Sustainability Making More Health Boehringer Ingelheim Alexander Plata Manuela Pastore Henk Renting Let's Plant e.V. Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement System Changer Network Kenya - SCN Kenya

Seeds grow in soils, but change grows in solidarity. – Million Belay, keynote speaker at the 2nd Eastern Africa Agroecology Conference in Nairobi. To truly advance and mainstream agroecology, we must start at the grassroots—with farmers, pastoralists, women, and youth. But grassroots efforts alone aren’t enough. As Nancy Rapando, WWF's Africa Food Futures Lead, emphasized, policymakers at global, regional, and national levels must recognize the value of agroecology and integrate it into key policy frameworks. The African Union's CAADP Kampala Declaration is Africa's blueprint for advancing agriculture and food systems transformation emphasises the need for resilient food systems, that holistically address food security and environmental management and social equity. At a side event—"Growing Resilient Futures in Africa: Advancing Nature-Positive Agri-Food Systems Transformations"—stakeholders shared crucial insights to shape policy debates on integrating agroecology into our food systems. The momentum is building, but collaboration at all levels is key. International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) Biovision Africa Trust Porticus SNV African Population and Health Research Center TEJATI (TechKilimo) Pramila Mwibanda Monica Yator Dr Ronnie Brathwaite (PhD) Million Belay VENANCIA WAMBUA Alliance Sufosec CGIAR Saskia Marijnissen