Evidence-based solutions for adolescent health.
We conduct research in Kenya and the region to ensure evidence-informed interventions that bridge gaps in adolescent transition to adulthood — especially for adolescents with chronic diseases and special needs.
Questions that matter to young people.
Every adolescent faces unique challenges that require tailor-made solutions — evidence-informed, locally contextualised and culturally acceptable. These are the priority areas guiding our research.
Transition care
How adolescents with HIV, sickle cell, diabetes and heart disease move into adult care — and what helps.
Disability & SRH
The sexual and reproductive health needs of adolescents with disabilities.
What works in life skills
Measuring the outcomes of our training model and mentorship programmes.
Parent–teen communication
Supporting caregivers to talk openly about health and growing up.
Vaccine confidence
Understanding myths and barriers around the HPV vaccine among teens and parents.
Mind & substances
Mental wellbeing, stress and substance use among Kenyan adolescents.
Tools & models.
Adolescent Sexual & Reproductive Health and Life Skills Training Model (First Edition)
The foundation of our programmes: a participatory model covering the cognitive, emotional, social, interactive and physical aspects of adolescent development.
Learning we share.
Groove n Grow Fiesta Training Report
Background, objectives, sessions, evaluation and recommendations from our two-day training with CFK Africa scholars.
Debunking common myths about the HPV vaccine in Kenya
Evidence-based answers to the misconceptions that hold back HPV vaccine uptake.
Why immunisation still matters for adolescents
Boosters, catch-up doses and the vaccines recommended in the teenage years under Kenya’s NVIP.
What the evidence says.
We publish only verified figures. Here is what our programme records and reports show so far — and what we learned.
Source: Groove n Grow Fiesta Training Report (2025) and Foundation records.
What participants told us
Participants found the training highly relevant and asked for more on career development, genital health and social media opportunities. Sessions on careers, personal branding and relationship dynamics were among the most appreciated.
What we are improving
Gender-balanced facilitation, a take-home resource package and better feedback forms — plus expanding career development to include CV writing, workplace skills and entrepreneurship.
Research that respects young people.
- Ethical review and approval before data collection
- Informed consent from parents/guardians and assent from adolescents
- Confidentiality and secure data handling under Kenya’s Data Protection Act, 2019
- Findings shared back with participants and communities
Let’s generate evidence together.
We welcome collaboration with universities, research institutes, health facilities, government and NGOs.
- Joint studies & evaluations
- Student placements & theses
- Data-driven programme design