Afres-AIR Fellowship Program | P3 Africa
In 2024, AIR partnered with the Union for Africa Population Studies to provide small research grants to early career researchers across Africa. As part of the program, selected Fellows were paired with AIR mentors for support and guidance as they developed their research papers.
Everlyne Morema, Kenya
Dr. Everlyne Morema is a senior lecturer and researcher advancing reproductive, maternal, and child health through her work in community health nursing and health systems management in Kenya.
Obasanjo Bolarinwa, Nigeria
Obasanjo Bolarinwa is a population scientist and public health lecturer whose research and teaching promote evidence-based practices in global health and demography.
Racheal Asibi Amwe, Nigeria
Dr. Racheal Asibi Amwe is an advocate for disability inclusion and gender equity, focusing her research on the rights and rehabilitation of women and girls with disabilities.
Negussie Boti Sidamo, Ethiopia
Dr. Negussie Boti Sidamo is a public health researcher leading efforts in adolescent health, climate resilience, and research capacity-building in Eastern Africa.
James Mburu Kangethe, Kenya
James Mburu Kangethe is an infectious disease researcher dedicated to improving outcomes for vulnerable populations through HIV and STI research, vaccinology, and global mentorship.
Adebola Adejimi, Nigeria
Dr. Adebola Afolake Adejimi is a physician-researcher focused on reproductive cancers and HIV prevention, leveraging community-based approaches to inform health policy in Nigeria.
Rodrigue Kolawolé, Burkina Faso
Rodrigue Kolawolé Babaekpa is a demographer and PhD candidate examining sexual violence and reproductive health, contributing to evidence-based responses to gender-based violence.
Bekindaka Ngemani, Cameroon
Bekindaka Ngemani Obase is a doctoral researcher exploring the intersection of HIV and malaria in pregnant women, with a strong foundation in microbiology and laboratory sciences.
Caesar Agula, Ghana
Caesar Agula is a population studies scholar investigating health inequities and women’s health, with extensive experience leading interdisciplinary research across global partnerships.
