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Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are rising rapidly across the East African Community (EAC), now contributing to a substantial and growing share of mortality. Diet-related risk factors
Women’s access to economic resources is often constrained by gender norms, informal livelihoods, and caregiving responsibilities, particularly during pregnancy and after childbirth. These constraints reduce
Comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) equips young people with the knowledge and skills needed to make informed decisions about relationships, health, and wellbeing. Kenya has committed
Over 100 million children and adolescents in Africa are out of school. This threatens Africa’s development promise and human capital gains made since Dakar 2000.
The ALOT Change intervention, implemented in Phases, was an after-school support program aimed at improving learning outcomes, supporting transitions to secondary school, enhancing career awareness
Adequate sanitation and hygiene are critical determinants of health, social participation and dignity. In many Kenyan households, women and girls carry the main responsibility of
Recognized for its ability to prepare students for the 21st-century workforce, competency-based education (CBE) has been widely adopted in developed countries, particularly within the Organization
School feeding programs in Kenya have become an essential platform for improving child nutrition, boosting education outcomes, and strengthening food systems, reaching more than 2.6
Adolescents in Kenya are increasingly becoming vulnerable to tobacco and nicotine product use. Research has shown that exposure to these products early in life affects
Uganda introduced a competence-based Lower Secondary Curriculum (LSC) in 2020, in line with global efforts to prepare learners with 21st-century skills. Designed to replace the
Child marriage and teenage pregnancy are among Uganda’s most entrenched gender and development challenges, with far-reaching consequences for education, health, and economic opportunity.
Adolescents with intellectual disabilities in Kenya continue to be excluded from comprehensive sexuality education, despite national commitments to inclusive education and health. This exclusion leaves

















