#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

🎉 We can’t keep calm! APHRCis25 and we are celebrating this milestone in a special way. Our Silver Jubilee will be marked on May 13, 2026, with the launch of Ulwazi II, an ultra-modern Knowledge Hub designed to foster learning, knowledge exchange, ideation, collaboration, and innovation. Sounds exciting? Hear more from APHRC’s Executive Director. #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 @MangwanaVJ @Hope_shete @MuliDavis @Wekesah @CharityWaweru @Waithaka_KE @isabelmutuku1 @Liz_Kimani @FlorahKarimi @cwkabiru @agnes_kiragga @njerimbuthia

🎉 We can’t keep calm! @aphrc is 25 and we are celebrating this milestone in a special way. Our Silver Jubilee will be marked on May 13, 2026, with the launch of Ulwazi II, an ultra-modern Knowledge Hub designed to foster learning, knowledge exchange, ideation, collaboration, and innovation. Sounds exciting? Hear more from the #BossLady

🔊 Just Published! 🇪🇹 Ethiopia's first ever Violence Against Children Survey in refugee camps reveals disturbing findings on violence among children in humanitarian settings: ✍️ 1 in 3 young women (31.9%) & 1 in 4 young men (26.4%) experienced violence before 18. ✍️ 13.9% females experienced childhood sexual violence. ✍️ Perpetrators are often known to their victims. ✍️ Only 24% female survivors sought services. 📕 Read Baobab RPC’s full statement here on the hidden toll of violence on children in Ethiopia’s refugee camps: buff.ly/Tl6qzh5 @Baobab_RPC @Pop_Council @dibabay @SKMuthuri @DagimMd @MulualemDesta @TeybaHassen @njerimbuthia @CwKabiru @ChiChiUndie @DrOdwe @MisriMuhe @together4girls @BachaDessi41307 @amveyange @CKyobutungi @DMdiarafa @RatemoJuliet @williamsila @DorcasOdhiambo @MangwanaVJ @deborahndlovu @ndonyesarah @dia_diama

In Kenya, Indonesia, and Vietnam, most adolescents with mental health symptoms did not access support services in the past year. This final feature from the national adolescent mental health surveys supplement highlights a critical care gap and the urgent need for accessible, youth-centered mental health services. Read here: buff.ly/9q04EWU. #WeAreAfrica #APHRCResearch @QCMHR @CforAH @cwkabiru @dibabay @njerimbuthia @Wekesah @DMdiarafa @amveyange @CKyobutungi

The National Adolescent Mental Health Surveys (NAMHS) in Kenya, Indonesia, and Vietnam provided key lessons for expanding mental health research. This article outlines the operational realities of conducting large-scale mental health surveys, including: ✔️ Navigating ethical and regulatory requirements ✔️ Adapting tools to different sociocultural contexts ✔️ Ensuring data quality and respondent safety ✔️ Strengthening cross-sector coordination These insights may inform government agencies, NGOs, donors, and implementing partners in developing inclusive, equitable, and evidence-based approaches to adolescent mental health. Read here: buff.ly/ZrviiNr #WeAreAfrica #APHRCResearch @QCMHR @CforAH @cwkabiru @dibabay @njerimbuthia @Wekesah @DMdiarafa @amveyange @CKyobutungi

New open-access research in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health highlights the link between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and adolescent mental health in Kenya, Indonesia, and Vietnam. Nearly 1 in 5 Kenyan teens reported four or more ACEs. Those with multiple ACEs had significantly higher odds of experiencing a mental disorder in the past year. This cross-country evidence from low- and middle-income countries highlights the need to integrate trauma prevention and support into adolescent health policies. Read the full paper: buff.ly/PC3Xd2n. #WeAreAfrica #APHRCResearch @QCMHR @CforAH @dibabay @njerimbuthia @Wekesah @DMdiarafa @amveyange @CKyobutungi

Bullying affects people’s well-being, yet few national studies in low- and middle-income countries report how common it is or explore its connection to diagnosed mental health conditions. This paper shares findings from national adolescent mental health surveys in Kenya, Indonesia, and Vietnam. Read more: buff.ly/Kf7hogL #APHRCResearch #WeAreAfrica @QCMHR @CforAH @dibabay @njerimbuthia @Wekesah @DMdiarafa @amveyange @CKyobutungi

I was delighted to co-chair a panel discussion yesterday at the Humanitarian Health Research Forum on the role of researchers from crisis-affected countries in research impact. The panel showcased good practices and impacts from countries affected by crisis.

@jumakenneth emphasized that public and primary healthcare facilities carry a significant burden in managing post-abortion complications, noting the urgent need to address the high rates of unintended pregnancies as a strategy to reduce abortion-related health risks. #SRHRinKenya #HealthSystemsMatter #EvidenceForAction @ReproRightsAFR @KELINKenya @rhnkorg @TICAH_KE @NAYAKenya @Zamara_fdn @KenyaSRHR @CSA_Kenya

There is a need for quality, safe, and accessible reproductive healthcare to address unsafe abortion, which remains a major threat to the lives of women across Africa ~ Dr. Yohannes Wado #SRHR #PublicHealth #APHRCResearch #ResearchForChange #EvidenceToAction #WeAreAfrica @ReproRightsAFR @KELINKenya @rhnkorg @TICAH_KE @NAYAKenya @Zamara_fdn @KenyaSRHR @CSA_Kenya

As we begin #16DaysofActivism against gender based violence towards women and girls we reiterate the call to pushback against the rescinding of gains made towards the achievement of #GenderEquality and #AffirmativeAction. There is #NoExcuse for violence! #StopTheViolence #OrangeTheWorld #WeAreAfrica #APHRCResearch

@Baobab_RPC hosted a workshop on moving the Ethiopia Humanitarian Violence Against Children and Youth Survey (HVACS) data to action this week. During her opening remarks, H.E Teyiba Hassen, the Director-General of the Refugee and Returnees Service, affirmed the government’s commitment to act on the HVACS findings and protect and empower children and the youth. Displacement often affects young people and children disproportionately, leaving them vulnerable to exploitation and abuse. The Ethiopian HVACS is the second such assessment globally and is aimed at informing policy action and programming to address the challenges faced by child refugees. #WeAreAfrica #APHRCResearch

Children and youth in humanitarian crises face heightened risks of violence, yet critical data gaps persist, making it challenging to design effective interventions. Adapting the Violence Against Children and Youth Survey (VACS) for these contexts is crucial to understanding and addressing this issue. This week, we are in Addis Ababa, bringing together stakeholders from the humanitarian sector to discuss how we can move from Data to Action. By leveraging evidence-based insights, we aim to develop impactful strategies that protect and empower vulnerable children and youth. #WeAreAfrica #APHRCResearch @fdremoe @bonniewandera

Refugees in east Africa suffer from high levels of depression, making it harder to rebuild lives – new study theconversation.com/refugees… via @TC_Africa @SKMuthuri @dibabay

While surveys on violence against children (VAC) have focused mainly on the general population, understanding VAC in humanitarian settings is essential for informing prevention and response programs in such settings. Read more: buff.ly/3Xp2cUr. #APHRCResearch #WeAreAfrica

Didn't catch it yesterday? Your next great read is just a click away! Explore how we are shaping Africa's future in APHRC News Issue 2, 2024. 🔍 buff.ly/4efQ0w4 #IamAPHRC #WeAreAfrica #APHRCResearch

Did you know that nearly 50% of young people aged 18–24 have experienced emotional, physical, or sexual violence before turning 18? The newly published Humanitarian Violence Against Children Survey #HVACS provides vital data to enhance adolescent well-being in Uganda's refugee settings, guiding prevention, healing, and justice efforts. Learn more: buff.ly/3zgQYcz. #WeAreAfrica #APHRCResearch

"Female children & young people with disabilities in refugee settings are more prone to childhood violence & mental distress. We need to intensify inclusion in child protection & #SGBV programs & tailor interventions that address these unique vulnerabilities." @dibabay

We are excited to participate in the 9th African Population Conference hosted by @UAPS_UEPA. Look out for APHRC expert presentations here: buff.ly/44HXUuw. Topics of conversation include: A thread🧵 #APC2024 #9thAPC #APCMalawi #WeAreAfrica #APHRCResearch