Maya Angelou, civil rights activist and novelist, said: “If you’re going to live, leave behind a legacy. Make an impact on the world that can…
Recognising Africa’s evidence actors
09/09/2024
Blog post
The Global Guide to Research Impact
Bruce is a research specialist at PACKS Africa and a member of the Africa Evidence Youth League. Having graduated at the University of Pretoria, he has extensive background in education, including but not limited to curriculum design, content design, assessment design and moderation, content delivery, classroom management, discipline, and conflict resolution. He is a co-founder and director of GoGetters: a youth-led research consultancy firm based in Gauteng, together with his involvement in various community development projects and programs all centered around work readiness and tertiary schooling including Chairing BizSchool.
09/09/2024
Blog post
Maya Angelou, civil rights activist and novelist, said: “If you’re going to live, leave behind a legacy. Make an impact on the world that can…
02/09/2024
Audio & Video
Africa Evidence Week 2024 got off to an exciting start! I had the pleasure of attending one of the very first sessions – a video…
🗞️ How we tell stories matters.
Our latest blog reflects on Patrick Gathara’s critique of humanitarian storytelling—and how media narratives can uphold the very power structures aid aims to dismantle.
🔍 Big questions:
🧩 Should journalists rethink the stories they tell about crisis?
🧩 Can media and humanitarians work together ethically?
A thoughtful read for anyone passionate about:
🌍 Decolonising aid
📰 Ethical journalism
📣 Amplifying local voices
🔗 Link in bio to read the full blog!
#DecoloniseAid #MediaEthics #HumanitarianNarratives #TheNewHumanitarian #StorytellingMatters #ResearchToAction
🧠✨ How do we turn research into real change for children?
@unicefinnocenti has been leading the way with their Methodological Briefs—practical guides for making evidence count.
This week #R2ARecommends Brief 6 which looks at evidence synthesis—a smart way to bring together insights from multiple studies to shape better policies and programs.
Check it out via the link in our bio 🔗
#EvidenceSynthesis #ResearchForImpact #ChildRights #KnowledgeTranslation #UNICEF #R2ARecommends
📣 Want your research to make a real impact?
Start by involving your audience early—they’ll help you ask the right questions.
This week, #R2ARecommends a must-read blog from @researchimpactacademy 👇
📖 https://ow.ly/YpoL50WkSKW or link in bio
#ResearchImpact #AudienceEngagement #ResearchCommunication #StakeholderEngagement #AcademicLife #ResearchTips #PhDLife #KnowledgeTranslation
#ResearchImpact #AudienceEngagement #ResearchCommunication #StakeholderEngagement
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