Capacity Statement
The AIHD was established
in April 2004 in Nairobi, Kenya by a group of accomplished
African researchers and academicians. The Institute’s
main focus is on conducting research, training and advocacy
on health and development issues that are contextually
relevant to Kenya and to the African continent. The Institute
is also involved in policy formulation on key development
issues such as HIV and AIDS, poverty alleviation and malaria.
The Institute works closely with local and international
development partners, such as the International Union
of Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE), MAP International,
African Medical and Research Foundation (AMREF) and the
World Bank. The founder members have been involved in
development work in various capacities in Kenya and in
the region.
The
Institute has constituted a Board of Directors drawn from
accomplished scientists, financial and legal experts. In
addition, the Institute has an external audit report, which
provides an up to-date statement of accounts and procedures.
This report is available for perusal by partners and other
interested parties.
To
accomplish its various activities the Institute has the
vision of “Working with communities for
better lives” which it seeks to adapt
in all its activities. The main focus is on building capacity
of community groups; facilitate resourcing from within;
and in-building sustainable mechanisms. AIHD is also focused
on building capacity of young people to work with communities
in all its activities ensuring a generation of trained and
capable professionals in community development.
Capacity Building
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Capacity
building for individuals and communities
AIHD recognizes that communities have the
capacities and resources to solve their
own problems. Therefore, the Institute forms
partnerships with the communities that allow
self-evaluation and the development of sustainable
interventions/solutions
- Internship program
AIHD focuses on building the capacity of young
people to work with communities in all its activities
to create a generation of trained and capable
professionals in community development. All interns
admitted into the highly competitive programme
are of Masters Level in social sciences and health
related disciplines. The Institute has two annual
intakes of interns.
