The African Institute for Health and Development (AIHD) was established in Nairobi, Kenya by a group of African researchers, academicians, and programme implementers. It was registered by the National Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO) Coordination Board as an NGO in June of 2004. The Institute’s focus is on implementing evidence-based programmes and conducting research, training, programming and advocacy on health and development issues that are contextually relevant to Kenya and other African countries. It is in partnership with the National and County Governments in Kenya and works collaboratively with local, national, regional, and international partners.

The AIHD is involved in policy formulation on key development issues such as poverty alleviation, gender mainstreaming, health promotion, Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) and social protection among others. Over the years, the institute has acquired experience and expertise to improve well-being of individuals, communities, the nation, and region at large. To this end, the Institute has implemented programmes in several African countries including but not limited to, Kenya, Ghana, Uganda, Ethiopia, Tanzania, and Zambia. In pursuit of its vision of “An Africa where people live in dignity” and mission of “Working with communities for better lives through evidence‐based programming” the AIHD is involved in building the capacity of community groups; facilitating resourcing from within; and in-building sustainable mechanisms in all its programme activities. In addition, the Institute is committed to building the capacity of young people to work with communities through its robust internship programme that aims at ensuring a generation of trained and capable professionals in community health and development.