Our Story
Established in 2013 in Kampala, Uganda. Multi-disciplinary. Evidence-driven. Child-centred.
About AfriChild
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.
Operating from Kampala, Uganda, AfriChild works at the intersection of research, policy, and practice. Our team of experienced researchers, programme officers, and child welfare specialists collaborate with government ministries, international organisations, and academic institutions to translate evidence into action.
The Centre's work spans six thematic areas — Care & Protection, Education & Development, Participation, Policy & Regulations, Survival & Health, and Systems Strengthening — reflecting a comprehensive vision for child well-being across the continent.
Our Journey
From a bold idea in Kampala to an internationally recognised research institution.
What Drives Us
To generate evidence that informs policy and practice for the well-being of children across Africa — through rigorous research, capacity building, and impactful advocacy that reaches the most vulnerable.
A continent where every child — regardless of where they are born — has access to quality care, education, protection, and the opportunity to realise their full potential, sustained by systems built on evidence.
"The African child is not a problem to be solved. She is a possibility to be realised — with the right research, the right policy, and the right belief."
— AfriChild Centre · Research. Policy. Impact.
How We Work
A comprehensive approach to building the evidence base and the systems that protect Africa's children.
Our People
Our Trusted Partners
We could not do this work alone. Our partnerships are built on shared evidence, mutual respect, and an unshakeable commitment to the African child.
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We welcome collaborations with researchers, funders, governments, and international organisations who share our commitment to evidence-based child welfare.
