Did you know that informal workers are largely excluded from formal social safety nets & have low incomes & limited access to finance? Read more on that from this article by Francine Sinzinkayo and Montasser.Kamal of Marq. idrc-crdi.ca/en/perspective… Lynette Kamau Jane Valentine M Simon Templer Kodiaga

#WomenRISE research projects demonstrate the power of locally led evidence-driven interventions in empowering marginalized communities. Read more about our projects here: hpro-women-rise.org/projects/ IDRC | CRDI APHRC Jane Valentine M Lynette Kamau

Happening tomorrow! #WomenRise Knowledge Translation (KT) Webinar IDRC | CRDI APHRC AKU Graduate School of Media and Communications. The #WomenRise initiative is convening this webinar to discuss strategies and best practices for researchers to enhance KT throughout the research cycle. Hesbon Hansen Owilla Lynette Kamau

Cash transfers alone are not as effective at lifting people out of poverty. Hence the premise of the CWEL+ project in South Africa, which realizes that simple cash transfers may not on their own improve the caregivers’ circumstances. Learn more here! idrc-crdi.ca/en/research-in…

The Write-life project implemented by Cohesu & the University of Waterloo aims to examine how women across different age groups in Kenya and Uganda were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and the implication on policy & practice. idrc-crdi.ca/en/project/wom… IDRC | CRDI APHRC Jane Valentine M

With the aim of institutionalizing inclusive approaches in COVID-19 responses, #WomenRISE Chama for Change project’s methodology was designed with support from a Community Advisory Board to ensure the inclusion of the community’s voices & perspectives over the project lifetime.

We are excited to share our latest APHRC newsletter with you! The APHRC News Issue 2, 2024, is themed ‘𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮’𝘀 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗪𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗪𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴.' We highlight the little things we are doing at

The economic empowerment of women, as a central pillar of the IDRC | CRDI Gender Equality Global Program, holds immense potential for building inclusive economies & societal transformation. Prioritizing women's economic empowerment fosters progress toward gender equality APHRC.

Read more about the IDRC | CRDI President, Julie Delahanty & Annet Abenakyo Mulema thoughts on unpaid care work here: idrc-crdi.ca/en/perspective… Simon Templer Kodiaga IDRC in Eastern and Southern Africa SSHRC Women Deliver

Addressing the gendered impacts of COVID-19 is the focus of the #WomenRISE initiative, supported by CIHR & the SSHRC. Learn more about what we do here: hpro-women-rise.org or idrc-crdi.ca/en/initiative/… IDRC | CRDI APHRC Lynette Kamau IDRC in Eastern and Southern Africa Simon Templer Kodiaga

Study findings by #WomenRise show that in mining communities in Ghana and Uganda, many adolescent girls and young women take their children to work as they lack viable childcare options. Learn more here! idrc-crdi.ca/en/research-in… IDRC | CRDI APHRC Lynette Kamau

There is a body of evidence that well-trained, well-equipped, & well-supervised Community Health Providers (CHPs), as part of integrated primary health care teams, has significant impact. Check out how AKU CoE Women and Child Health is working with CHPs in Kilifi? AKU Graduate School of Media and Communications IDRC | CRDI APHRC

One unique aspect of the #WomenRise Chama for Change project is that it collaborates with the education sector to re-enroll teenage mothers in school or in Technical & Vocational Education Training Institutions, ensuring their continued empowerment.IDRC | CRDI APHRC AMPATH Kenya

Did you know that #WomenRise informs solutions to improve health & well-being of women while strengthening capacity for equitable recovery & contributing to gender-transformative policies & interventions that advance preparedness for future health emergencies? IDRC | CRDI APHRC

#WomenRise projects in Ghana, Uganda and Kenya demonstrate the power of locally led evidence-driven interventions in empowering marginalized communities. Learn more here: idrc-crdi.ca/en/research-in… IDRC | CRDI SSHRC APHRC IDRC in Eastern and Southern Africa UN Women Watch UN Women Africa Lynette Kamau

By amplifying the voices of women and girls in communities and advocating for change, the projects pave the way for a more just and equitable future where these young women can thrive, be healthy and reach their full potential. Simon Templer Kodiaga #WomenEmpowerment #WomenVoices

Investments in social protection & care services can drive economic recovery by stimulating aggregate demand, creating employment in people-centered sectors, & opening training & employment opportunities for women who have lost their jobs due to the crisis. IDRC | CRDI APHRC

Join us #WomenRise at The Canadian Conference on Global Health conference from 25th – 27th October at Simon Fraser University. The conference brings together researchers, practitioners, policymakers & students from various disciplines & sectors to discuss pressing global health issues IDRC | CRDI.

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While giving his opening remarks at Mombasa County Quality Awards 2025 forum, Patrick Oyaro, USAID Stawisha Pwani's Chief of Party, lauded Mombasa County's leadership for their significant achievements this year.