


This story of change is part of a series that illustrates the early results of a 2-Week Virtual LEEPS Evidence-Informed and Equity in Policymaking Training Workshop delivered to members of the Africa Research Impact Network (ARIN) who attended the training. The stories of change illustrate how the training has improved the training of researchers in higher learning institutions, grant writing, advocacy strategies, research into policy and practice processes and project/ programme design and implementation. Download:
Our Focus Areas







Our Objectives
Recent Publications

The global clean energy transition is essential for climate resilience but risks worsening gender inequality if women are excluded from its design and benefits. In Africa, women’s limited access to capital, technical training, and decision-making opportunities hinders their participation in the energy sector. A review of studies and interviews highlights both these challenges and successful models like Solar Sister, which show the impact of women-led initiatives. The brief recommends increasing women’s roles in energy governance, investing in financial and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education, and creating tailored financing for women entrepreneurs to ensure an equitable and inclusive energy […]

Gender-based violence (GBV) remains a serious public health, human rights, and socio-economic issue in Kenya despite strong legal and policy frameworks. Survivors continue to face stigma, fear, weak law enforcement, and limited access to justice and support services. A targeted literature review of 34 studies (with 9 meeting inclusion criteria) found persistent service gaps but also identified promising interventions such as multi-sectoral coordination, stronger forensic systems, survivor centered economic empowerment, community-based mental health support, and digital tools for protection. The evidence brief calls for a coordinated, survivor centered, and multi-sectoral approach that integrates health, legal, economic, psychosocial, and technological responses […]
Latest Multimedia



