Strengthening the capacity of early-career researchers is one of the most sustainable ways to advance evidence-informed policy and practice. This week, #IamAPHRC hosted a four-day masterclass on Social Exclusion in Adolescent Research, bringing together early-career public health researchers and policy practitioners. The workshop equipped participants with practical skills for designing, conducting, analyzing, and translating high-quality research on adolescent social exclusion. Through interactive discussions, hands-on learning, and peer engagement, they explored adolescent-centered research methods, research ethics, equity and intersectionality, policy engagement, knowledge translation, and research leadership. During the sessions, participants discussed how research can better capture the lived realities of marginalized adolescents, including pregnant and parenting adolescents, adolescents with disabilities, and those living in low-resource settings. #APHRCResearch #WeAreAfrica @sida @CwKabiru @MangwanaVJ @Isabelmutuku1 @aiajayi @EmmanuelOtukpa @OpondoAchy @deborahndlovu @dmdiarafa @amveyange @CKyobutungi

Call for Applications: Social Exclusion in Adolescence Research Masterclass! 📢 Are you an early-career public health researcher interested in adolescent social exclusion? Apply for this residential masterclass workshop and strengthen your capacity to conduct impactful, policy-relevant research on adolescent social exclusion in Kenya. Join a growing community of researchers working to generate evidence that drives meaningful change for adolescents. To apply: Complete the capacity needs assessment here: buff.ly/v52sIDN 📌Application Deadline: June 9, 2026 👉Click on the poster for more details. #SRHR #APHRCResearch @CwKabiru @JumaKenneth @MangwanaVJ @isabelmutuku1 @aiajayi @EmmanuelOtukpa @OpondoAchy @dmdiarafa @amveyange @CKyobutungi

#APHRCis25 🎉 We have just launched Ulwazi II Knowledge Hub 🥁 Today marks a major milestone as APHRC celebrates its Silver Jubilee. The grand opening of Ulwazi II has been presided over by the Chief Guest, Prof. Shaukat Abdulrazak-P.S State Department for Science Research and Innovation accompanied by #IamAPHRC’s Executive Director, Catherine Kyobutungi, Board Chair, Bunmi Makinwa, and other partners from across the Africa development sector. The newly launched Ulwazi II is an ultra-modern knowledge hub designed to foster learning, collaboration, innovation, and knowledge exchange, creating a dynamic space for researchers, policymakers, partners, and communities to connect and shape solutions for Africa. This milestone is not only a celebration of APHRC’s 25-year journey of impact, but also a bold step towards strengthening Africa’s knowledge systems and advancing evidence-driven transformation across the continent. #25YearsOfImpact #25YearsOfAPHRC #IamAPHRC @CARTAfrica @Countdown2030 @Zero_Hunger_Ke @amveyange @CKyobutungi @DMdiarafa @RatemoJuliet @williamsila @MangwanaVJ @deborahndlovu @ndonyesarah @DorcasOdhiambo @FlorahKarimi @Waithaka_KE @Chris_Maero @dia_diama @ChristineGer22 @Hope_shete @MuliDavis @Wekesah @CharityWaweru @Waithaka_KE @isabelmutuku1 @Liz_Kimani @cwkabiru @agnes_kiragga @njerimbuthia

Early adolescence is where futures are formed and gender norms take hold. Today, APHRC is meeting with representatives from counties across Kenya to launch a study on how gender norms affect youth aged 10–14. The study, which will run for the next five years, is part of a broader conversation on gender-transformative research that identifies and challenges harmful norms while informing programs and policies that promote equality and opportunity for all young people. Learn more: buff.ly/HMeCGc2. #APHRCResearch #ShapingYoungFutures #GenderNorms @MOH_Kenya @NCPD_Kenya @KNBStats @CwKabiru @LizMwaniki @njerimbuthia @jamesnganga @lkimondo1 @IAkuku @lizmwaniki254 @WaithereroMaina @PeterrockGM @OkapuEtyang

Join @IDRC_CRDI's bilingual virtual event on 📅 June 19, 2025 🕐4:00–5:30 PM EAT to launch a new @BioMedCentral supplement on adolescent SRHR in fragile settings by registering here: buff.ly/qDjnDGO. The supplement features #IamAPHRC insights on using radio to reach youth in low-income areas: buff.ly/QpgC5Gt. #APHRCResearch @CwKabiru @njerimbuthia @nyansaroraV @WaithereroMaina

We are excited to announce the speakers for the Kenya launch of the Journal of Adolescent Health supplement! The conversation will be on Kenya’s progress in reducing FGM, HIV, child marriage & teen pregnancy, and what’s needed to meet the 2030 #SDGs. Don’t miss this critical conversation on advancing #AdolescentHealth! 📅Mar 12, 2025 ⏰4-5 pm EAT Register here:buff.ly/dJNgf88 #SRHR #AdolescentHealth #WeAreAfrica #APHRCResearch @CwKabiru @aiajayi @lucas_fondo @sankaragitau @ChandraMouliWHO @njerimbuthia @GirlsHealthEd @MOH_Kenya

On March 12, we launch our Journal of Adolescent Health supplement, showcasing progress on FGM, HIV/AIDS, child marriage, & teen pregnancy. With #SDGs2030 approaching, there’s more to do to protect youth health & rights. Register here: buff.ly/dJNgf88. #APHRCResearch #WeAreAfrica @MOH_Kenya @GirlsHealthEd

As the world commemorates the International Day of the Girl Child, we are reminded to ‘listen to girls, to invest in proven solutions that will accelerate progress towards a future in which every girl can fulfill her potential’. Through concerted efforts by governments, parents, and communities, girls can be empowered to overcome challenges and realize their dreams.' Read more: t.ly/3UMx_ @aiajayi @CwKabiru @Madfoxalfonso @njerimbuthia @UNIMA_CSR @WaithereroMaina

Learning opportunity 🔊🔊🔊 We are looking for people working in research/programming focused on violence against women and girls, gender-based violence, sexual reproductive health, or similar areas for a 4-week self-paced training. Register here:buff.ly/3U0WlDS. #APHRCResearch #WeAreAfrica

Upcoming Webinar 🔊 The Spotlight Initiative will be hosting a webinar on positive masculinity and male engagement in eliminating violence against women & girls in Africa. 🗓️June 11, 2024 ⏰14:00 EAT. Register here: buff.ly/45fmZgY. #WeAreAfrica #APHRCResearch

#InternationalWomensDay2024, this is what investing in women to accelerate progress means for #IAmAPHRC's @Espira15. #IWD2024 #IWD    #InvestInWomen #WomensDay2024

🌍💡 Investing in women across all spheres; economic, social, political, will lead to empowered individuals, flourishing societies and a thriving continent! #IWD2024 #InternationalWomensDay2024 #InternationalWomensDay #WeAreAfrica #IAMAPHRC

#InternationalWomensDay2024, this is what investing in women to accelerate progress means for #IAmAPHRC. #IWD2024 #IWD24 #IWD #WeAreAfrica

Picture this: You've recently completed your PhD; you're expecting twins whom you have waited for a while, & when everything seems to fall in place, your world grounds to a halt. This is Beatrice's tale of trauma & triumph buff.ly/3uWvmA8. #MotivationMonday #IAmAPHRC

🎉 #APHRCat20 documentary is out! Two decades of innovative research, evidence, policy action, collaboration, impact, & growth. 🙌🏾 💪🏾 Join us as we reflect on our journey, a true testament of transforming lives in Africa through research. #WeAreAfrica buff.ly/3tzLyGJ

Learning opportunity 🔊🔊🔊 We are looking for people working in research/programming on human, women’s, and children’s rights or similar areas for a 2-week self-paced virtual training. Register here: forms.gle/yoZXt1v5KwDSBYFg7.