Science for Africa Foundation

“At 16, I was told the pain was normal. It took 10 yrs, 4 surgeries, & early menopause to get answers.” @ElsieWandera speaks to how she turned her painful journey with endometriosis pain into purpose, building #Africa’s 1st endo-care model, co-leading research, & slowly shaping…

Are you a skilled grants professional passionate about enabling research and innovation through operational excellence? We are looking for a Manager, Grants Operations to lead and strengthen the systems, processes, and compliance frameworks that support our scientific funding…

At day 2 of #GENCON25 in Rabat, Ms. Allen Mukhwana shared how @SciforAfrica and the AAU are joining forces to build institutional research capacity, train research managers, create sustainable systems, and pilot a third profession in universities. Let's stop talking and start…

We are proud to be part of the 16th Quadrennial General Conference of the Association of African Universities @AAU_67, currently underway in Morocco. Representing @SciforAfrica, Head of Programmes @allen_mukhwana, led a powerful session spotlighting the Good Research Management…

At the #Evi4Dev Conference, one thing was clear: Africa needs stronger partnerships to harness science, tech & evidence for sustainable development. Part 5 explores how collaboration can drive progress in health, economies & governance. Read more: shorturl.at/nj8A9 #STI

Part 3 of the #Evi4DevConference blog series explores how digital innovations are transforming sectors like health, education, and agriculture in Africa. To scale impact, Africa should lead with homegrown solutions, and strong policies. Read: bit.ly/45167vB #STI

We’re looking for a seasoned procurement leader to manage and optimise our supply chain operations while upholding the highest standards of ethics, transparency, and value for money. Application details 🔗 bit.ly/468ynO4

At our Women’s Health Innovation (WHI) Workshop on Gynaecological conditions, @suembaya delivered a bold truth: #MENOPAUSE affects every woman, yet remains invisible in #policies, #budgets, #research, and #conversations. It's not in curricula, insurance frameworks, or health…

Across Africa, women with gynaecological conditions face #ChronicPain , #infertility, #anaemia, #Stigma and still, care remains elusive. In our two day Women’s Health Innovation (WHI) Workshop on Gynaecological conditions, we bring all key stakeholders to the table to discuss…

Absolutely incredible , thank you, Dorris and SFA for organizing such a powerful platform and bringing together key stakeholders to strengthen procurement and supply chains for healthcare and scientific solutions in Africa. 🧬

What does it take to fix science & public health supply chains in Africa? @SciforAfrica 2-day #PSMSolutions workshop in Nairobi, we tackled real bottlenecks, co-created pathways & sparked new partnerships. @DrTomKariuki: procurement is not peripheral. Solution-focused shift 💯

Apply for this rare opportunity to be a #SANTHE Fellow. DEADLINE 31 JULY. Appy here: cognitoforms.com/AHRI1/FellowRe… @AHRI_News @UKZNCHS @BotswanaHarvard @KEMRI_Wellcome @EmoryRZHRG @CWRUSOM @cidrzinfo @SciforAfrica @GileadSciences @Aidsfonds @wellcometrust #EmpoweringAfricanScience

At the SFA Foundation, we believe that evidence, rigorously generated and strategically applied, is critical to driving meaningful impact. We're looking for a senior-level professional to lead our Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) function, ensuring that…

📣 @SciforAfrica is still accepting submissions for the Africa Science Journalism Awards 2025. The awards recognise and honour African journalists who excel in covering health, climate change and environment, and agriculture. Deadline: July 4. twp.ai/4ioUTh

We’re live at the 31st ARSO General Assembly in Zanzibar! A historic moment as the Good Research Management Practice #GRMP Standard is officially published. This global-first standard empowers institutions to build stronger research systems and drive impactful science 🔗…

Are you reporting on science, health, or innovation in Africa? Submit your application for the 2025 ASJA Awards by @SciforAfrica by July 4. Cash prizes + global recognition across categories. mymindmyfunk.org/blog/africa-sc… #ScienceJournalism #HealthReporting #MyMindMyFunk