WAFCIRC - WEST AFRICA CENTRE FOR INNOVATIVE RESEARCH AND CARE

WEST AFRICA CENTRE FOR INNOVATIVE RESEARCH AND CARE

ABOUT Us

West Africa Centre for Innovative Research and Care serves as a premier research and innovation center dedicated to promoting sustainable development, advancing health outcomes, and fostering effective governance across West Africa. By combining research expertise with community engagement, we aim to address the region's most pressing challenges while empowering local societies.

Mission

To advance transformative research, foster innovation, and promote evidence-based policy in West Africa through inclusive partnerships and strategic stakeholder engagement.

Vision

A leading research and innovation hub driving sustainable development, improved health outcomes, and responsive governance across West Africa.

Core Values

Integrity
Collaboration
Innovation
Equity and Inclusion
Excellence
Impact-Driven

Health Research and Innovation

Generate evidence-based knowledge to inform health policies, systems, and outcomes across West Africa through; • Conduct operational and implementation research in areas such as infectious diseases, non-communicable diseases, maternal and child health, mental health, and health systems. • Collaborate with health institutions, universities, and ministries of health to co-design research projects aligned with national and regional priorities. • Develop and pilot digital health innovations and scalable health interventions. • Publish peer-reviewed papers, working papers, and health policy briefs. • Establish ethical and data governance frameworks for responsible health research.

Policy Enhancement and Advocacy

Strengthening the link between research evidence and policymaking for more responsive and accountable governance. Our key activities include; • Analyze existing policies and provide evidence-based recommendations for improvement, particularly in health and social sectors. • Organize policy dialogues and roundtables with government officials, civil society, and private sector partners. • Develop training modules and capacity-building programs on evidence-informed policymaking. • Monitor and evaluate policy implementation and outcomes through structured assessments. • Create an open-access repository of policy analyses, research findings, and advocacy tools.

Social Science and Development

Providing comprehensive insights into social dynamics and developmental processes to empower communities and organizations with strategic growth and collaboration solutions.

Stakeholder Engagement and Research Uptake

Facilitating the collaboration between researchers, policymakers, communities, and funders to translate knowledge into action. Key Focus Areas • Establish multi-stakeholder platforms, working groups, and communities of practice focused on shared policy and research priorities. • Co-create communication products (policy briefs, infographics, videos) tailored for different stakeholder groups. • Develop a centralized research uptake strategy with periodic engagement events such as town halls, evidence cafés, and impact showcases. • Use participatory action research (PAR) approaches to enhance community voice and ownership in decision-making. • Evaluate the effectiveness of knowledge translation and stakeholder engagement strategies through structured feedback mechanisms.

Capacity Building and Institutional Development

Capacity Building and Institutional Development aims to enhance the skills and capabilities of individuals within organizations and strengthen institutional structures to achieve sustainable and impactful outcomes.

Regional Collaboration and Networking

Regional Collaboration and Networking services aim to provide businesses and organizations with opportunities to connect, collaborate, and grow within their regional ecosystem. Whether through structured networking events, collaborative forums, or resource sharing platforms, these services foster relationships that drive innovation, partnerships, and regional development.

Monitoring and Evaluation

Leverage Monitoring and Evaluation to refine strategies and achieve goals through continuous improvement and comprehensive analysis.

Prof John Adabie Appiah

Chairman Board of Directors

Dr Joshua Opoku - Mensah

Executive Director

Charles Martyn-Dickens

Head of Programs and Research

Samuel Appiah Emmanuel

Program Manager

Grants Partnerships

Partner with us on grant writing and resource mobilization

"Grants Partnerships has truly been an exceptional ally in our efforts to secure vital funding. Their expertise in grant writing and resource mobilization allowed us to confidently pursue opportunities that aligned perfectly with our organization's mission."