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Observatory on the COVID-19 Responses in Education Systems in Africa.
(GPEKIXIDRC. CRDI, 2023)Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, education systems around the world have been seeking evidence and solutions to support children's learning, address the negative consequences of school closures, and prepare for ... -
Strengthening the Capacity of Teachers on Play-based Learning in Sub-Saharan Africa: Evidence from Kenya. Study Baseline Report
(APHRCGPEKIX, 2023)Quality early childhood education (ECE) can improve school readiness, positively influence learning outcomes, and increase primary and secondary school completion rates, particularly for marginalized children (1). Play is ... -
Empowering Women through the Provision of Quality Childcare Services and strengthening their capacities to engage in Paid Labor Opportunities: Evaluating the effectiveness of the Kidogo model in Nakuru informal settlements. Growth and Economic Opportunities for Women (grow) - East Africa.
(APHRCIDRC. CRDI, 2023)Women's participation in the labour market is an important vehicle for increased gender equality and economic empowerment. One of the key challenges for women in Kenya, as in many low- and middle-income countries, is ... -
The Long-Term Impact of COVID-19 on Education Systems in Africa: Perspectives of Education Stakeholders from Sub-Saharan Africa Long-Term-Impact-Covid-19-Educational-Systems-Africa-Perspectives-Education
(ReliefWeb, 2023)Global school closures, deployed to curb the spread of COVID-19, have affected educational systems worldwide, threatening the disruption of the strides made in attainment of quality and equitable education, especially on ... -
APHRC Organizational Effectiveness Assessment Fact Sheet May 2024
(APHRC, 2024-07)The African Population and Health Research Center’s (APHRC) Strategic Plan 2022–2026, “A Bold New Vision,” promises to make APHRC a transformative force in Africa and to tackle systemic challenges in the African research ... -
Trends and Challenges in Comprehensive Sex Education (CSE) Research in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Narrative Review
(National Library of MedicineResearchGate, 2023)Purpose of the review: Adolescent sexual and reproductive health remains a major public health challenge in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Comprehensive sex education (CSE) has been hailed as a key strategy to inform young ... -
Support, Networks, and Relationships: Findings from a Mixed-Methods Evaluation of a Mentorship Programme for Early Career Women Researchers in Sexual and Reproductive
(National Library of MedicineResearchGate, 2023)Low research output among women researchers in health research has been linked to inadequate mentorship opportunities for early career women researchers and particularly in sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) ... -
Uganda Schistosomiasis Symposium 2023: Understanding Morbidity Drivers and Developing Controlled Human Infection Models for Vaccine Research.
(National Library of MedicineResearchGateCabi Databases, 2023)This article presents the proceedings of a symposium held in Uganda, which focused on schistosomiasis research and the development of controlled human infection (CHI) studies for helminth vaccine development in Africa. The ... -
Effectiveness of Conditional Cash Transfers, Subsidized Child Care and Life Skills Training on Adolescent Mothers' Schooling, Sexual and Reproductive Health, and Mental Health Outcomes in Burkina Faso and Malawi: The Promote Project Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial Protocol.
(National Library of MedicineResearchGate, 2023)Introduction: Girls' and women's health as well as social and economic wellbeing are often negatively impacted by early childbearing. In many parts of Africa, adolescent girls who get pregnant often drop out of school, ... -
Wealth and Obesity in Pre-Adolescents and Their Guardians: A First Step in Explaining Non-Communicable Disease Related Behaviour in Two Areas of Nairobi City County
(National Library of MedicineResearchGate, 2023)The prevalence of non-communicable diseases is increasing in lower-middle-income countries as these countries transition to unhealthy lifestyles. The transition is mostly predominant in urban areas. We assessed the association ...
