Our work concentrates on three crucial areas that align with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the African Union’s Agenda 2063.
The African Center for Policy and Advocacy focuses on three cross-cutting strategic issues: Climate Action, Education and Public Health. These issues affect youth, women, and other vulnerable populations and require multi-sectoral collaboration. Addressing these challenges will necessitate evidence-based interventions, awareness-raising, capacity-building, and creating a supportive environment for policy change. Our approach will ensure that no one is left behind and will help pave the way towards achieving the vision of the Africa We Want.
Physical inactivity is not just a problem in Africa; it is a significant challenge that demands immediate attention. With strong links to non-communicable diseases, it’s claiming about 200,000 lives annually. Shockingly, 22 out of every 100 adults in Africa are physically inactive, putting a staggering 223 million adults at risk. The situation is even more dire for adolescents, with a whopping 85 out of every 100 being inactive. This calls for urgent, multisectoral, and multi-stakeholder action to promote physical activity among the African population. The time to act is now for the health and well-being of our people.
The African Center for Policy and Advocacy, a leading advocate for health and policy change, spearheads the “Active People, Healthy Africa” Campaign. This digital and in person campaign aims to promote physical activity and strengthen policies that support it in African countries, thereby improving the health and well-being of the African population.
Physical inactivity is not just a problem in Africa; it is a significant challenge that demands immediate attention. With strong links to non-communicable diseases, it’s claiming about 200,000 lives annually. Shockingly, 22 out of every 100 adults in Africa are physically inactive, putting a staggering 223 million adults at risk. The situation is even more dire for adolescents, with a whopping 85 out of every 100 being inactive. This calls for urgent, multisectoral, and multi-stakeholder action to promote physical activity among the African population. The time to act is now for the health and well-being of our people.
The African Center for Policy and Advocacy, a leading advocate for health and policy change, spearheads the “Active People, Healthy Africa” Campaign. This digital and in person campaign aims to promote physical activity and strengthen policies that support it in African countries, thereby improving the health and well-being of the African population.
Our campaign is not just about physical activity; it’s about you. We want to showcase engaged citizens from the region, including medical professionals, youth, women and men, and persons with reduced mobility. The Center is launching an online campaign called “Active People, Healthy Africa.” This digital initiative aims to promote physical activity and strengthen policies that support it in African countries.