Africa must take ownership of its health future
Connection is key to bring about lasting health change for Africa. The Africa Health Agenda International Conference (AHAIC) 2025 commenced with a powerful call to action, urging African nations to unite in strengthening health systems amid growing challenges. African and global health leaders underscored the urgency of tackling pandemics, climate-driven health threats, and declining health aid through […]
Five takeaways from AHAIC 2025: connected for change
At AHAIC 2025, the resounding call was for unity and collaboration to keep Africa safe. At a time when international aid cuts have blocked vital health supplies and services reaching the most vulnerable, Africa must “wake-up” to lead a new, bold, approach to get more money for health, and more health for money. African and […]
Amref UK Statement on UK aid cuts
Amref UK statement on the UK Government’s announcement to cut Overseas Development Assistance (ODA) to 0.3% GNI. Camilla Knox-Peebles, Chief executive, Amref UK said: “This is a devastating decision for the poorest, most vulnerable and most marginalised people in the world. “This Government cannot ‘win peace through strength’ when it cuts vital services and support […]
A champion saving girls from FGM/C
Coumba Aw is a young champion leading change in her community. Hear how she works to inform people about the negative impacts of female genital mutilation or cutting (FGM/C) – from her perspective, and from a girl who she helped to avoid the cut of FGM/C. I’m Coumba Aw – a young leader driving change […]
It’s time to end FGM/C
Cynthia speaks from experience As a 14-year-old Maasai girl, Cynthia was forced to undergo female genital mutilation (FGM/C) herself. Now, she’s devoted her life to fighting for women’s rights and eradicating this harmful practice once and for all. Read more: what is FGM/C? A happy childhood cut short by FGM/C “I had a happy childhood,” […]
Updates on stories we shared in 2024
In 2024, we had the privilege of sharing the personal stories of some inspirational people: midwives, Community Health Workers, volunteers and more whose incredible work has been made possible through Amref. As always, we were deeply moved by the overwhelming response to our requests from our amazing community of supporters. Read on to revisit some […]