An intersectional approach to gendering health systems is important to address health inequities faced by women and gender-diverse people.
Programmatic Areas
Integrating Health, Gender, Climate, Technology, and Economic Prosperity: A Multifaceted Approach to Systemic Change
Gendering
Health Systems
Creating Equitable and Responsive Healthcare
The Africa Center for Health Systems and Gender Justice (ACHGJ) is dedicated to transforming healthcare into a gender-sensitive, equitable domain, addressing the diverse needs of all individuals.
Women's Economic
Power and Health
Fostering Health and Economic Empowerment
The Africa Center for Health Systems and Gender Justice emphasises the crucial link between women’s health and economic empowerment.
Technology
Health and Gender
Bridging the Gap in Healthcare Technology
The impact of technology on healthcare is transformative, yet it often reflects existing gender dispåarities. The Africa Center for Health Systems and Gender Justice focuses on ensuring equitable access and effectiveness of healthcare technology for all genders
Climate, Gender,
and Health
Understanding the Intersection for Better Policies
This program explores the unique impact of climate change on women’s health, highlighting disparities often overlooked in climate discourse.
Community Health
Leadership Hub
Empowering Leaders for Equitable Health Systems
The Community Health Hub, initiated by The Africa Center for Health Systems and Gender Justice, aims to revolutionize health and gender justice through community-driven approaches. This program focuses on empowering community health leaders from grassroots organizations to address gender and health inequities effectively
Africa Women Health Research Fund
Empowering Research for Women's Health in Africa
The Africa Women Health Research Fund is dedicated to advancing women’s health research in Africa, addressing critical challenges like maternal mortality, reproductive health disparities, gender-based violence, and non-communicable diseases. This initiative aims to close the research gap in women’s health, leading to more effective healthcare policies and interventions.
Our Values
Taking an intersectional approach
Dismantling power in health systems
We are committed to dismantling gender-biased policies, norms, and practices to create more equitable and inclusive systems that empower individuals and communities.
Innovation
Innovation for gender equality in health systems can help identify and address barriers that prevent women and gender-diverse people from accessing high-quality, respectful, and inclusive care.
Accountability
Accountability is essential for the Africa Center for Health Systems and Gender Justice to build trust, credibility, and confidence among stakeholders.