[Benard Ondiek]

Kindly introduce yourself on this section. Let us know your Name, Country, Career, and interests inline with the Good Financial Grant Practice(GFGP).

Discussion

[mnf]

My Name is Frank Malunga, I am a young Zambian creative, passionate about sharing ideas, initiatives and innovations that seek to provide solutions to local community challenges, among young people in order to foster the sense of responsibility, owning owning our own stories, using our local experiences for personal development and also meaningfully participating in national and Global matters such as the Agenda 2030.

I personally believe, it is not true that local or indigenous African citizens, also speaking for those from my country Zambia, do not have ideas, Initiatives and innovations that can be solutions to locally faced community challenges, such that only foreign policies should determine how we live?!

The initiatives may lack the scientific methodologies or resources, but that is where, we creatives privileged enough to be in institutions such the APHRC come in, to guide and to integrate those local ideas Initiatives and innovations into more scientific and globally fit methods of implementation.

I am the founder of a Youth led organizations based in Zambia, which has now spread with active provincial teams in about 4 of the 10 provinces in Zambia, the Scientific Initiatives for a Healthy and Developed Zambia (SiHDZ pronounced as seeds), aka Scientific Initiatives Zambia, is a nonprofit nongovernmental organizations registered with the Ministry of Community Development and Social Services MCDSC of the Zambian government, registered in 2021 and since it has Conducted a number of community activities in there areas Community Health and empowerment. Here we are trying to create platforms systems and opportunities for Adolescent and Young People, women and marginalized groups including people living with disability and the elderly.

We believe by identifying, promoting and supporting local ideas Initiatives and innovations, we can empower locals to get engaged in solving local community challenges.

By leveraging technology and innovations, we hope to conduct research and provide evidence based solutions in Health and Development.

Hence we divide our major thematic areas namely Health and Development into 4 to 7 specific areas;

1. Community Health Innovations

2. Community Development and Socioeconomic Initiatives

3. Research, Advocacy and Education

4. Cross cutting Issues such as climate change, food security, infection prevention and WASH, social security and others..

It is there a rare honor to be part of such a program as thought fit by this amazing team at APHRC. My team and I look forward to gaining more experiences and deliver according to your guidance.

We also look forward to networking with colleagues working in the same areas as ours and also work to learn from even those not necessarily looking at what we are doing as young people from SiHDZ.

[rattom]

My name is Lorato Ludo Momene, and I am a Grants Manager at the University of Botswana within the Faculty of Medicine. In this role, I oversee a diverse portfolio of grants and provide financial and grants management support to faculty members who have received awards from a range of funders, including local donor agencies, the European Union, the United Kingdom, the United States Government, and other sponsors involved in Human Health Research. I am particularly interested in learning more about the financial management of donor funds and ensuring strict compliance with grant regulations to support effective and accountable research delivery.

[Kelvin Mubiana]

Hello everyone. My name is Kelvin Mubiana Katukula, Manager: Resource Mobilisation and Grants Management, National Commission on Research, Science and Technology (NCRST), Namibia. My research interests span a wide array of interdisciplinary fields, including comparative science education, science and innovation policy, scientific communication, research evaluation, bibliometrics, and the societal impact of research. I am committed to fostering evidence-informed policy and inclusive knowledge systems across the African continent and contributing to scholarly and professional networks that advance research excellence and transformative education.

[Thussy]

Good day all,

My name is Thusnelde Thussy Kamburona. I am a Grants Management Coordinator at the University of Namibia. In am exited to be a part of this group. Hoping to get more insights on Good Grants Practices and implement those in my work. I am super grateful for the opportunity to be here and learn from you all.

[wabobungile]

“Hello, my name is Wabo Bungile, and I serve as the Director: Finance at the Botswana Examinations Council. With extensive experience in financial leadership and strategic planning, I oversee the Council’s financial operations to ensure transparency, efficiency, and alignment with our organizational goals. My role involves guiding financial policy, managing budgets, and ensuring regulatory compliance to support the Council’s mission in delivering quality assessment services. I’m passionate about financial stewardship, capacity building, and driving sustainable growth through sound financial governance.”

[jeffa]

Greetings. My name is Dr Jeffrey Kurebwa. I am Senior Lecturer in the Department of Peace and Governance at Bindura University of Science Education in Zimbabwe. My main research interests are in gender equality, local governance and community development and mental health.

[niony]

Hi! I’m Niony from Madagascar. I lead the Project Management Unit at the Institut Pasteur de Madagascar, where I focus on financial coordination and donor compliance for research and public health projects. I’m particularly interested in good financial governance, internal controls, and building efficient grant management systems — which aligns closely with GFGP principles.

[aussie]

Hello Everyone

My name is Austine Phiri, Head of Department and Senior Lecturer, at Mzuzu University in Malawi. I am also a final year PhD student in Information Science at the University of South Africa. Professionally, I am a technical committee member on research, projects and grants in the Research Directorate at my institution.

My research interests include open science, research data management, information management, information behavior, records management, and archives management. I am passionate about this workshop because I am heavily involved in resource generation and mobilization at personal and institutional level.

I look forward to sharing knowledge, learning and making connections through the African Population and Health Research Centre.

I can be contacted through email: phiri.a@mzuni.ac.mw; Call/WhatsApp: +265 995 635 299

• This reply was modified 8 months, 4 weeks ago by  aussie.

[mpundu]

I am Castrol Chama, the Author & Visionary behind Girl Child Destiny Organisation, a registered Zambian NGO. As a passionate advocate for girls’ empowerment, I’m thrilled to share my accomplishments. My book, “Climate Puzzle,” is currently under evaluation by the Curriculum Development Center of Zambia. Notably, it’s been nominated for the prestigious Annual Coppa Book Awards of Zambia, reaching the final round among the top three contenders.

“Climate Puzzle” has garnered approval from the Ministry of Green Economy and Environment and the Zambia Climate Change Network. This book sheds light on critical issues, including the impact of climate change on young people living with disabilities, HIV, and vulnerable communities.

As a dedicated teacher with a background in Geography, Mathematics, and Research from the University of Zambia, and further studies at Paglory University of Zambia, I’m passionate about educating and inspiring future generation

[zandie]

Hello everyone. I am Zandile Masangane from the Kingdom of Eswatini. I am currently employed under the Sexual Reproductive Health Program as a coordinate Adolescent Health at National level.

I am interested in this workshop because one of my roles is to mobilise resources for the benefit of adolescents and youth programs. My main objective is to improve the health and wellbeing of adolescents and youth in the country ensuring that they have access to friendly services thereby reducing morbidity and mortality amongst the same age group.

[parasite]

Greetings Everyone, I am Dr Annabel Banda. Director Wildlife Conservation and Research. Research interest are in zoonotic diseases, medical and veterinary entomology, parasitology and One health. Stationed at Gwanda State University, Zimbabwe. I am interested in this workshop because one of my roles involves resource mobilization in the newly crafted center. I look forward to being able to rightfully use the resources acquired in the Centre in the near future.

[fnyamu]

Welcome to the group Dr Annabel We’re excited to get to know you.

[mbuyu]

Greetings everyone! I’m Dr. Atangambuyu Sinyani Silungwe, Deputy Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation at Rusangu University in Zambia. I’m passionate about advancing research excellence and currently leading a new unit focused on research and innovation. Our goal is to strengthen the university’s research capacity through strategic programs, projects, grants, and partnerships. As a sociologist, I’m particularly interested in building capacity in behavioral science, education, and health sciences research. I’m excited to connect with like-minded professionals and explore opportunities for collaboration. You can reach me at asilungwe@ru.edu.zm.

[fnyamu]

So happy to have you with us Dr. Atangambuyu ! This is a space where everyone supports one another—don’t hesitate to ask, share, or explore.

[arnauld]

Hello Everyone,

I am Dr. Arnauld Efon-Ekangouo, Research Scientist at the Higher Institute of Scientific and Medical Research (ISM) in Yaoundé, Cameroon. My research focuses on the epidemiology and genetics of parasitic tropical diseases (NTD and malaria). I am delighted to be part of this community and look forward to learning more about GFGP, as well as to engaging in meaningful networking and collaboration.

<strong data-start=”521″ data-end=”545″>Contacts<br data-start=”545″ data-end=”548″>arnauld.efon@ismcm.org<br data-start=”573″ data-end=”576″>+237 676 373 770

[bona]

My name is Bonaventura Mtoha, Acting CFO of the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences Rwanda (AIMS Rwanda)

AIMS Rwanda acts as the head office for the
network of AIMS entities and is one of the six AIMS Centers of excellence in
Africa, a Pan African Network of Centers of Excellence. AIMS is a pioneering
institution transforming STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and
Mathematics) education and research in Africa that provides a world-class,
pan-African, and interdisciplinary learning environment that equips young
Africans with the skills to address critical challenges such as climate change,
food insecurity, and pandemics. In addition to its renowned master’s programs,
AIMS conducts outreach events designed to stimulate public interest in science
and garner support for scientific endeavors.

[fnyamu]

Welcome to the community Bonaventura! We value curiosity and collaboration, so feel free to start a conversation

[ae1]

Hey Everyone, I am Ms. EMILY ARINDA, I am a Finance Director and Administrator at Rwanda Agency for Accreditation and Quality Healthcare (RAAQH) in Rwanda. I have keen interest in research and eager to interact with everyone via this platform, and gain deeper insights especially those related to GFGP.

Contacts

+250789921356

earinda@raaqh.org.rw

[fnyamu]

Hello Emily, It’s great to have you with us! Jump in with any questions or topics—this is your community too.

[Author]

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