In case you missed it, urgent action is needed to improve disabled women’s access to reproductive healthcare. Read this article by Dr Xanthe Hunt and our @ZarainSA published on Daily Maverick for Women's Month 2023. tinyurl.com/2pbpwevr

Our Gladys Makhetha visited collaborators from NIMR & REPSSI to prepare for a new pilot in Tanzania. The "ParentApp for Kids" aims to improve parenting and child development outcomes through innovative digital solutions, as part of the Global Parenting Initiative funded by The LEGO Foundation

Our new paper in Journal of Adolescent Health reviewed evidence from 82 trials, and found that psychosocial interventions were effective in preventing mental ill health among youth aged 10-19. Future work should focus on reducing self-harm and suicide ideation. bit.ly/3CwPlZP

On 2024's World Children's Day, ILCHR Co-Director @markskeptic and James Radner call for urgent investment in children as a moral imperative, not because of their future "human capital potential" in this The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health Comment thelancet.com/journals/lanch…

In collaboration with citiesRISE and ASSITEJ SA we recently hosted a series of co-design workshops with learners, caregivers, and teachers to adapt a youth-focused programme to promote adolescent wellbeing through the arts, while also fostering a supportive school environment.

On the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we are sharing our @ZarainSA’s time at the 8th Global Disability Conference in Hyderabad, India by Pragyaan Sustainable Health Outcomes Foundation and co-hosted and funded by the ICED. Thank you to the organisers, and to the whole team!

What a fantastic year-end celebration at ILCHR yesterday! From an energising drumming workshop, to lots of laughter, reflection, great food (and even a rap from our co-director), it was a perfect way to close out an amazing year!

In Project Kwakhanya, we are partnering with researchers from University of Bath and community artists to produce artwork that is meaningful to South African families affected by child trauma. Amazing work being done, bridging research and meaningful community impact!

In her opinion piece published by the Cape Argus to commemorate the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence, our yeukai chideya sheds light on the experiences of refugee women in South Africa. pressreader.com/south-africa/c…

Our Cassandra Zeta Carels representing the Institute in Nairobi this week, with WAR CHILD ALLIANCE - Africa & Colombia Region collaborators. They've been learning from and sharing with one another regarding impact and the sustainable scaling of projects for children's education.

🚧 Parenting programs are key to better outcomes for children, but they must be carefully adapted to work across contexts. A new roadmap by Institute for Life Course Health Research offers 8 guiding questions for parenting researchers, program leaders, and policymakers. bit.ly/3x1dNQj

🔑 What are the keys to a successful parenting program? 🔓 A new factsheet by Institute for Life Course Health Research, Stellenbosch University, and PRB offers 6 key features for programs that support parents, each culled from global research and guidelines ➡️ bit.ly/3x1dNQj

Kicking off the year with a refresher training for our team. As we dive into the new year, it was the perfect time to revisit the essentials that drive our work at ILCHR. Our team is ready for 2025!

Our Yeukai Chideya is at the Equi-Injury Project’s annual meeting in Ghana, presenting on CEI-D progress across Ghana, Pakistan, Rwanda, and South Africa. She also met with project leads to plan for 2025. Wishing the team continued success in improving healthcare access globally!

A new paper by James Radner, our @markskeptic and colleagues highlights the urgent risks facing children globally due to the rise of ‘America First’ policies under the new US administration. It calls for a reimagined approach to child protection. bit.ly/3WGsi5O

Our Linnea Stansert Katzen was part of this Community Health Impact Coalition paper highlighting the essential role of Community Health Workers (CHWs) in health research. Inclusion at every stage, from design to dissemination, is key for stronger research outcomes. bit.ly/3CMSO6P

In this piece, our yeukai chideya highlights the importance of addressing violence against children in South Africa as we mark World Day of Social Justice. She explains how collaborations with youth can support the achievement of a more socially just society. bit.ly/4gOAIzs

Our Sarah Skeen, Stefani Du Toit, Gladys Makhetha and Siphokazi Hlati attended the CHIMEproject kick-off in The Gambia. Funded by National Institute for Health and Care Research and co-led by ILCHR, CHIME unites global researchers to explore how cultural music practices can support perinatal mental health.

Our yeukai chideya presented preliminary results for her PhD work, in collaboration with the University of Bath at the City of Cape Town Health Research Day 2025. The work focused on understanding the impact of intentional injury on children in low-resource areas in Cape Town.