Book Launch: Join us for the virtual launch of the book Child Behavioral Health in Sub-Saharan Africa on Feb 16
Examines evidence-based, culturally appropriate child and adolescent behavioral health research from the region Highlights intervention
Mission
The AfriChild Centre exists to generate research that informs policy and practice for the wellbeing of children.
Vision
We strive for an Africa where children's wellbeing is realised for sustainable development.
“We are a Centre of Excellence in the study of the African child.”
Our Work
Inter-University Research Methods Training
The Inter-University Programme aims at strengthening inter-university collaboration and training in child-focused research skills. Under this program, AfriChild takes on mid-level child-focused researchers from seven universities in Uganda and equips them with skills in child-focused research methods, grant acquisition, and publication. The seven Universities the Centre works with are Makerere University, Kyambogo University, Nsamizi Training Institute, Uganda Martyrs University, Uganda Christian University, Gulu University, and Muni University.
Together for Girls Research Fellowship
The AfriChild Centre is running a research fellowship with Together For Girls that focuses on strengthening individual and institutional in-country research capacity to generate and utilize evidence for policy and programming for prevention and improved response to violence against children.The focus of the research examines sexual violence and its effects on education, mental health, and HIV infection among females in Uganda using findings from the Uganda Violence Against Children Survey (VACs) data.
Good School Toolkit Study
Good School Toolkit Study
The GST-S study is a pilot trial implemented by AfriChild and Raising voices with support from The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. The aim of this pilot study is to learn more about how the Good Schools Toolkit works in secondary schools following the successful implementation of GST-P in 42 primary schools in Uganda. The study will be implemented 8 secondary schools in Kampala and Wakiso districts.
News and Events
AfriChild holds AGM: Centre commended for registering growth despite challenges of COVID-19
The AfriChild Centre held its Annual General Meeting last week on Friday 10, December 2021,
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