The AfriChild Centre

The AfriChild Centre The AfriChild Centre is a multidisciplinary child-focused research and knowledge development centre

What we do:

Research: to rigorously develop the evidence base for programming and policy change

Capacity building: to expand the knowledge and skills of university researchers and academic staff, government technocrats and civil society practitioners to undertake and apply research on child well-being. Advocacy: to build bridges between policy-makers, researchers and practitioners and forge links between research, theory and practice to benefit programming and advocacy on child well-being in East Africa. Partnerships: to build strong strategic alliances and networks that advance the cause of evidence-based child protection and care. Technical backstopping: to support government and civil society actors in improving programming and service delivery for children.

How do we turn child wellbeing data into tangible action? At our quarterly Research Uptake Forum this month, we sat down...
16/09/2026

How do we turn child wellbeing data into tangible action? At our quarterly Research Uptake Forum this month, we sat down with the Ministry of Gender, Uganda Police, and multi-sector partners to map out exactly that.

The discussions hinged on the Kulea Watoto & livelihoods project Phase II, juvenile justice, teenage pregnancy, and tackling violence against children. Breaking down silos is key. This session helped us pinpoint exactly where cross-sector collaboration is needed most.

We are officially rolling out Kulea Watoto 2.0 in Makindye Division, Kampala! We kicked off project activities with a gr...
16/09/2026

We are officially rolling out Kulea Watoto 2.0 in Makindye Division, Kampala! We kicked off project activities with a great inception meeting, engaging the political, technical and local leaders on how we can best support young children and families in the area. A huge thank you to Makindye Mayor, Mr. Yasin Omar, for his strong endorsement and commitment to guiding this initiative.

Delighted to welcome a delegation from Horizont3000, alongside colleagues from Vivamos and Comundo! As a leading child-f...
11/09/2026

Delighted to welcome a delegation from Horizont3000, alongside colleagues from Vivamos and Comundo! As a leading child-focused research organisation, we're always eager to explore collaborations with like-minded partners to champion the well-being of children.

We are proud to continue our strong collaboration with the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development in UgandaTh...
04/09/2026

We are proud to continue our strong collaboration with the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development in Uganda
This week, our Executive Director, Timothy Opobo, had a fantastic meeting with Hon. Dr Lakisa Mercy Faith, Minister of State for Youth and Children Affairs.

The conversation focused on strategic ways to ensure that national interventions for Uganda's youth and children are rooted in rigorous, evidence-based research.

By closely linking research, policy, and practice, we can design responsive interventions that create real, lasting change for the children who need it most.

Four days of training wrap up today for the Research Assistants who will be supporting the Kulea Watoto 2.0 baseline stu...
28/08/2026

Four days of training wrap up today for the Research Assistants who will be supporting the Kulea Watoto 2.0 baseline study in Kampala and Yumbe districts.

The team has spent the week getting familiar with the study, practising the research tools, working through ODK, and discussing important areas such as child safeguarding, informed consent, interviewing and data quality.

Training is now complete, and the teams will head into the field next week to begin baseline data collection.

Four days of training wrap up today for the Research Assistants who will be supporting the Kulea Watoto 2.0 baseline stu...
28/08/2026

Four days of training wrap up today for the Research Assistants who will be supporting the Kulea Watoto 2.0 baseline study in Kampala and Yumbe.

The team has spent the week getting familiar with the study, practising the research tools, working through ODK, and discussing important areas such as child safeguarding, informed consent, interviewing and data quality.

Training is now complete, and the team will head into the field next week to begin baseline data collection.

The 2nd East African Community Regional Education Conference ends on a high note with member countries committing to str...
28/08/2026

The 2nd East African Community Regional Education Conference ends on a high note with member countries committing to strengthening foundational learning across the region, increasing budgetary allocation to education (aiming for 20%) and ensuring the education system is responsive to future needs of Africa.

The next conference will be held in Uganda in August 2028.

A moment from with our Director of Research & Knowledge Development, Clare Ahabwe Bangirana, and the Commissioner of B...
28/08/2026

A moment from with our Director of Research & Knowledge Development, Clare Ahabwe Bangirana, and the Commissioner of Basic Education, Ministry of Education and Sports.

Yesterday, we took part in the pre-conference workshops and strategic discussions ahead of the 2nd EAC Regional Conferen...
26/08/2026

Yesterday, we took part in the pre-conference workshops and strategic discussions ahead of the 2nd EAC Regional Conference on Education in Nairobi, as part of the Ugandan delegation.

The discussions helped shape four key priorities for Uganda’s engagement at the conference and beyond, with a focus on strengthening foundational learning, improving coordination of education programmes, and strengthening the use and sharing of evidence among actors, alongside other priorities.

Our Director of Research & Knowledge Development is representing us at the conference, which is being held under the theme, “Transforming Education in East Africa: From Commitments to Impact, Fostering Resilience and Future-Ready Systems for Sustainable Development.”

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The AfriChild Centre, College Of Humanities And Social Sciences
Makerere
P.OBOX7062

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00
Thursday 08:00 - 17:00
Friday 08:00 - 13:30

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+256414532482

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