The evidence behind
every child.
The AfriChild Centre turns rigorous research into the evidence that protects and nurtures children across Uganda and Africa.
Evidence that reaches children at scale.
A real child sits behind every data point.
120+ publications, all in one place.
A free, open-access library of child welfare research. Search by keyword or filter by area.
Fresh from the field.
Six connected areas of focus.
Studies that move policy and practice.
Kulea Watoto
Early Childhood Development
Research and learning partner for the Kulea Watoto consortium, five organisations improving early childhood development for children aged 0 to 8 across Uganda.
PPURE Programme
Policy Capacity
Initiated in 2018, PPURE trains policymakers and practitioners across Uganda in the use of evidence for child welfare decisions.
Speaker Series
Advocacy & Exchange
Strengthens child welfare dialogue through expert-led knowledge exchange events.
Inter-University Programme
Research Capacity
With Makerere University and four other Ugandan institutions, advances child-focused research capacity across higher education.
Assessing STRYIDE
Youth Empowerment
AfriChild leads the independent evaluation of the STRYIDE youth economic empowerment programme across Uganda.
Ubumwe 2.0
Creative Methods
Researchers, educators, and artists from the US and Uganda use creative methodologies to advance child development and well-being.