Who we are
Mission
The AfriChild Centre generates research that contributes to the evidence base to improve the lives and wellbeing of the African child. It does this in collaboration with the public and private sectors,academia and civil society.
Vision
A world where society invests well in children as a key element of sustainable development
Goal
AfriChild will be a multidisciplinary research Centre that contributes to evidence-based knowledge building, skills development and influences policy, programming and practice concerning the wellbeing of the African child.
The AfriChild Centre generates research that contributes to the evidence base to improve the lives and wellbeing of the African child. It does this in collaboration with the public and private sectors,academia and civil society.
Our Principles
The AfriChild Centre through it’s mandate to improve the lives and wellbeing of the African child adheres to the following principles. It is through these principles that we run our day-to-day activities.
Excellence
We are a Centre of Excellence that puts children at the center of our work
Ethical
Our approach is ethical, respectful and based on the ‘do no harm’ principle.
Public engagement
We are committed to engaging in public – private partnerships to influence positive change;
Innovation
We are committed to innovative interdisciplinary research to improve the welfare of the African child;
Research development
We are dedicated to developing and strengthening research capacities on Children within Uganda and the region;
Translating research into action
We are committed to translating research findings into practice and policy change for sustainable development and;
Child rights
We seek to work within the framework of child rights that includes equity and diversity.
Our Impact
Our Donors & Affiliates
