#Self introductions

Hi, Estelle Sidze here. I am a senior researcher at APHRC and I lead work on maternal mental heath. My research group seeks to drive sustained improvements in women, and children's well-being, particularly highly vulnerable populations (e.g. adolescent mothers in disadvantaged settings). While the SDG3 emphasizes the need for investments to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all and all ages, reduction of mortality rates remains the most prevalent discourse within research and action on women and children health in the majority of low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). We want to change the status quo through advocacy, policy engagements and generation of innovative community-led solutions.

My name is Catherine ndinda,l work at U-Tena youth organization,I lead a health project and am a mental health advocate.

Hello. My name is Bert Nyabadza I work at Great Zimbabwe University, Simon Mazorodze School of Medicine and Health Sciences

Hello. My name is Bert Nyabadza, a Sub Librarian. I work at Great Zimbabwe University, Simon Mazorodze School of Medicine and Health Sciences.

Hello everyone! 

My name is Rhoda Nakhosi, and I'm a Research Intern at APHRC (African Population and Health Research Center) in Nairobi, Kenya. I'm currently working in the Nutrition and Food Systems unit, where I support research on adolescent health and wellbeing. While my day to day work focuses on nutrition, I'm deeply interested in how mental health intersects with food security, nutrition, and overall adolescent development especially for vulnerable young people. I joined this community to learn from all of you and to better understand the mental health landscape across Africa, particularly through the life course lens that this group focuses on.

Looking forward to connecting, learning and contributing where I can!