AfriChild Centre: Leading Child Development & Advocacy in Africa

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Championing The Wellbeing of
Children in Africa

AfriChild promotes African children's well-being through research, advocacy, and capacity building.

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Building a Brighter Africa
One Child at a Time

AfriChild empowers stakeholders and advocates for child-focused policies for a sustainable Africa.

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Building Capacity and Empowering
Changemakers

The AfriChild Center leads in advocating for children's rights and influencing policy change.

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Research

Child focused research

Policy & Practice

Increased research uptake

Building Capacity

Internal & external capacity

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OUR ABOUT US

AfriChild Centre: The Centre for The Study of The African Child.

The Africhild Centre is a multi-disciplinary research institution dedicated to improving the lives of children across Africa. Established in 2013, the centre focuses on generating high-quality research to inform policy and practice related to child welfare, protection, education, and health. The centre collaborates with various partners, including Makerere University, the Ministry of Gender, Labour, and Social Development in Uganda, ChildFund International, UNICEF, and other esteemed organizations.

All About Children

Empowering Africa's children through research, advocacy, and community engagement.

FAQs

Common Questions about AfriChild Centre.

AfriChild Centre is dedicated to enhancing the well-being of children in Africa through innovative research and advocacy. Below are some frequently asked questions to help you understand our work better.

What is the mission of the AfriChild Centre?

The mission of the AfriChild Centre is to generate research that informs policy and practice for the well-being of children across Africa. The Centre aims to be a leading force in promoting child welfare through rigorous research, capacity building, and impactful advocacy.

Which institutions are partnered with the AfriChild Centre?

The AfriChild Centre collaborates with several institutions, including Makerere University, the Ministry of Gender, Labour, and Social Development in Uganda, ChildFund International Uganda, Transcultural Psychosocial Organisation (TPO) Uganda, the Care and Protection of Children (CPC) Learning Network at Columbia University, and UNICEF Uganda.

How does the AfriChild Centre contribute to policy and practice?

The AfriChild Centre generates high-quality research and translates it into actionable strategies to influence policy and practice. The Centre's work ensures that child-focused policies and programs are based on reliable evidence, thereby improving the welfare and protection of children.

What are the core areas of engagement for the AfriChild Centre?

The core areas of engagement for the AfriChild Centre include research, capacity building, advocacy, partnerships, and technical support. These areas ensure a comprehensive approach to addressing the challenges faced by children and enhancing their well-being.