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⏳ Time is running out!
The @Africa_evidence #ManifestoInnovationChallenge closes on 29 May. Showcase how you’ve brought the Manifesto’s principles to life, whether through grassroots initiatives or institutional strategies.
Your innovation deserves recognition. Share your
🌍✨ Evidence Leadership Redefined: Inspiring Change Across Africa
The journeys of our Africa Evidence Leadership Award (AELA) winners remind us that true leadership is about courage, creativity, and making the most of resources to achieve lasting impact.
We proudly spotlight
🌍 NextGen Evidence Leaders: Shaping Africa’s Future
Evidence leadership goes beyond data; it’s about people, context, and inclusivity. The Africa Evidence Leadership Award (#AELA2025) celebrates emerging voices like Fabio Bezerra, honoured as an Emerging Leader under 35. His
🌍 Emerging Evidence Leaders: Africa’s Future in Focus
💬 Africa Evidence Leadership Award (AELA) winner, @FBogale (Emerging Leader under 35, 2024) shares how the award shaped her journey, deepening collaboration with policymakers, strengthening evidence platforms, and engaging
📊 Why It Matters: Shaping Africa’s Evidence Future
The @Africa_evidence #ManifestoInnovationChallenge isn’t just about recognition, it’s about embedding values-driven innovation into Africa’s evidence ecosystems. By sharing your initiative, you help grow:
- A repository of
Honouring African leadership in evidence 🌍
🎥 Watch @uteeakan, Evidence Producer (2025), share his testimonial for the Africa Evidence Leadership Award (AELA): .
His reflections highlight the power of evidence-informed decision-making (EIDM) in shaping
🚀 Ready, Set, Innovate!
The @Africa_evidence #ManifestoInnovationChallenge is still open: https://africaevidencenetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Application-Guide_Manifesto-Innovation-Challenge_final.pdf.
This initiative celebrates African-led, values-driven innovation in applying the #AENManifesto to strengthen capacity for evidence-informed decision-making
✨ Evidence isn’t just research; it’s action.
In 2022, @gloriaanderson_ turned her Africa Evidence Leadership Award (#AELA) recognition into a digital revolution in Tanzania. From labs to offline libraries, her work proves data can dismantle poverty and build futures.
✨ Recognition through the Africa Evidence Leadership Award (AELA) doesn't just celebrate achievement; it sparks growth, amplifies advocacy, and inspires new leaders.
For @Enomark1979, winner of #AELA2024 in the Evidence Use category, the award became a launchpad for impact. As
🌍 Le Manifeste de l'AEN est désormais disponible en français
Le Manifeste de l'Africa Evidence Network sur le Développement des Capacités pour une Prise de Décision Fondée sur les Données Probantes est maintenant disponible en français et en anglais: https://africaevidencenetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/AEN_Manifesto_Bilingual_EN_FR_final.pdf.
📖 Africa Evidence Leadership Award (AELA): From recognition to responsibility.
In 2023, Dr @justnumah turned her AELA win into a deeper commitment, securing strategic grants, strengthening partnerships with Ghana’s ministries, and embedding evidence into policy.
She even
🌍 The Africa Evidence Leadership Award (AELA) is more than recognition — it’s a movement shaping stronger decisions and resilient communities across Africa.
✨ In 2022, Dr Temitope Sogbanmu, Founder of EUEPiN, was honoured as the Evidence Intermediary Awardee. Her visibility
🌍 Celebrating Evidence Leadership: Deo Gracias Houndolo’s Impact Across Africa
💡 Evidence leaders are architects of change, turning research, data, and lived experience into inclusive solutions for Africa’s future.
In 2023, the @Africa_evidence honoured Deo Gracias Houndolo
🏆 What does it mean to be an AELA winner?
It means leading with evidence to drive change, strengthen governance and improve lives. 🌍✨
Fabio Bezerra at @ForAfrikaOrg developed the Sustainable Livelihoods Index to measure household self‑sufficiency across 5 dimensions and 22
🌍🚀 Submissions are now open!
Apply for the #ManifestoInnovationChallenge and showcase your innovative, African-led EIDM practices.
✅Use resources wisely.
✅Align with the Manifesto.
✅Share learning others can adapt.
📅 Submission deadline: 29 May 2026
👉 Apply here:
🌟 Evidence Leadership, Driving Transformation 🌍✨
The Africa Evidence Leadership Award (AELA) is more than recognition; it sparks change. By elevating voices and empowering leaders, AELA proves evidence is not just data, but a force for resilience, collaboration, and hope.
🎉 It’s Official! 🎉
The #ManifestoInnovationChallenge is live: https://africaevidencenetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Concept-Note_Manifesto-Innovation-Challenge_final.pdf.
This initiative celebrates 10 values-driven, efficient, and innovative applications of the #AENManifesto across Africa’s evidence ecosystems.
✨ Innovation here isn’t about budgets or
✨ Celebrating the journey of #AELA2025 Winner: Akaninyene Obot ✨
His path reflects courage, creativity, and commitment to evidence leadership. From specialised training and global collaborations to securing a PhD grant and championing local policy partnerships, @uteeakan
🌍 Celebrating Evidence Leadership in Africa
🎉 The Africa Evidence Leadership Award (#AELA) honours leaders transforming policymaking through evidence. As the #AELAcampaign launches, we spotlight their journeys, achievements and impact.
We proudly recognise @FrejusTHOTO,
In advance of the AEN Manifesto Innovation Challenge, we are revisiting impactful #LivingTheManifesto stories.
Today, we highlight Jose Chiluvane's story on "Transforming Lives Through Menstrual Health Education" in Mozambique.
This narrative showcases how community-led
Preceding the AEN Manifesto Innovation Challenge, we are reflecting upon the profound #LivingTheManifesto stories.
Today, we spotlight Takele Gezahegn Demie's story on "Empowering Ethical and Inclusive Evidence Use in Ethiopia’s Public Health."
Learn how the Ethiopian Health
In getting ready for the AEN Manifesto Innovation Challenge, we're looking back at impactful #LivingTheManifesto stories.
Today, we highlight @Sightsavers on "Collaborative investigation of evidence use in policy making."
Their Kenya study shows how engaging stakeholders,
The stage is set for inspiration! ✨
Our pre-campaign features sneak peeks into the wisdom of Africa Evidence Leadership Award (AELA) winners.
Learn how they champion evidence across Africa.
#AELAPioneers #EIDMChampions #AfricanVision
Ahead of the AEN Manifesto Innovation Challenge, we're looking back at impactful #LivingTheManifesto stories.
Today, we highlight Oluwadamilola Ogundipe on "Bridging Landscapes, Communities and Evidence."
She champions African-driven solutions & collaborative use of evidence
Celebrate with us! 🎉
Our Africa Evidence Leadership Award (AELA) winners are true architects of change, using evidence for societal good. Their vision is inspiring.
#AELAWinners #EIDM #SocietalImpact
With the AEN Manifesto Innovation Challenge approaching, we're looking back at impactful #LivingTheManifesto stories.
Today, we spotlight Tolulope G. Ogundipe on "From Goats to Genomes."
Her journey shows how evidence transforms perceptions and agriculture, merging local
📢 Coming Soon: The AEN #ManifestoInnovationChallenge!
Launching on 6 March, we will spotlight 10 innovative applications of the #AENManifesto for evidence‑informed decision‑making (EIDM) in Africa.
It’s about values‑led innovation, efficiency and contextual intelligence.
Ahead of the AEN Manifesto Innovation Challenge, we're looking back at impactful #LivingTheManifesto stories.
Today, we highlight @Nainmirayuh's powerful story on "Changing stories of people with disabilities from red to green."
See how an inclusive, evidence-based approach
Get motivated!
We're shining a light on inspiring Africa Evidence Leadership Award (AELA) winners.
Their #EIDM commitment is a beacon for future leaders.
#AELAPioneers #FutureLeaders #AfricaRising
Prior to the AEN Manifesto Innovation Challenge, we reflect on significant #LivingTheManifesto narratives.
Today, we highlight Boudan Yolande from @ebase_africa on "Quand les preuves deviennent des racines pour nos décisions."
Learn how the Tori Dey method makes complex
How has winning the #AELA transformed their work?
Our pre-campaign explores the influence of the Africa Evidence Leadership Award (AELA) on our winners' #EIDMadvocacy.
#AELAInfluence #AfricanSuccess
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#AfricaDevelopmentLeaders
The Africa Evidence Leadership Award (AELA) is more than an award; it's a movement! 🙌
Join us in celebrating the champions proving the power of evidence-informed decision-making (EIDM) in Africa.
#AELAWinners #AfricanEIDM #AfricanImpact #AfricaLovesEvidence #EIDMMovement
Prior to the AEN Manifesto Innovation Challenge, we are revisiting influential #LivingTheManifesto narratives.
Our focus today is on Dr Eric Ngang, discussing “Localisation | Global South CSOs value existing capacities.”
He champions community-driven capacity building and
✨ We're pleased to bring you the February edition of the #AENnewsletter — full of fresh stories on evidence, collaboration, and innovation across Africa and beyond: 🔗 https://africaevidencenetwork.org/africa-evidence-network-newsletter-february-2026/2026/02/20/
#AfricaLovesEvidence #ClimateAdvocacy #CommunityEngagement #EIDMAfrica #EIDMcareers
🏢 #AENSpotlight – Organisation
The Lloyd’s Register Foundation Global Safety Evidence Centre is featured as a hub for “what works” in safety. By filling evidence gaps, it empowers practitioners & policymakers to act on reliable insights: .
The Lloyd’s Register Foundation Global Safety Evidence Centre
The Centre collates, creates and communicates the best available safety evidence from the Foundation, our partners and...
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✨ Plus in this edition:
- Stories on climate resilience in Ghana’s prisons and inclusive education in Kenya.
- Events like @SAMEA_ZA's 10th Biennial Conference and the 2026 Africa Evidence Summit.
- Opportunities and #EIDMcareers across leading organisations.
- Hot off the press
Need #EIDM tips?
Our Africa Evidence Leadership Award (AELA) winners have you covered. Stay tuned for their actionable advice to drive change.
#AELAWinners #LeadershipAdvice
Let's take a look at some inspiring #LivingTheManifesto stories before the AEN Manifesto Innovation Challenge is launched.
Today, we're focusing on @DivineAdongo from @PACKS_Africa and their "Human Centred Journey."
Learn how this youth-led think tank champions local ownership
Prior to the AEN Manifesto Innovation Challenge, we reflect upon significant #LivingTheManifesto stories.
Our highlight today is “From Data to Action | Experience with the AEN Manifesto” by Geoffrey Kimotho.
This youth leader shows how storytelling and participatory forums
From research to real-world change: #AELA winners make it happen!
Our pre-campaign offers glimpses into their evidence-championing journeys.
#ResearchImpact #PolicyChange #EIDMStories
Greetings, #AELA alumni! 👋
We're celebrating your incredible work ahead of our next campaign.
Your #EIDM dedication shapes a better Africa.
#EvidenceCommunity #AfricanLeaders
With the AEN Manifesto Innovation Challenge approaching, we are showcasing impactful examples from #LivingTheManifesto.
Our focus today is directed towards “Transforming Cities with Data in Uganda,” a contribution from Ernest Mwebaze (@DataCitiesUg).
See how data-driven
Leading up to the AEN Manifesto Innovation Challenge, we reflect on the impactful narratives from our #LivingTheManifesto series.
Today, we highlight "Storytelling The Spirit of Evidence" by Ayafor Leonel Ngwa from @ebase_africa.
Learn how the "Tori Dey" approach uses art to
Evidence has power, and #AELAwinners prove it!
Join us as we dive into their experiences driving progress in Africa.
#EIDMPower #CommunityImpact #AfricaProgress
As the AEN Manifesto Innovation Challenge approaches, we reflect on the powerful #LivingTheManifesto narratives.
Today's feature is “Mboolo Local Leadership and Innovation for Community Change.”
Mamadou Ndiaye shares how this youth empowerment programme in Senegal embodies
Are you curious about the highlights of the Africa Evidence Leadership Award (AELA) winners?
We're sharing insights from the #AELAwinners on their most rewarding evidence-informed decision-making (EIDM) experiences in Africa. Don't miss out.
#AfricanStories #EIDM
Beyond the award: Africa Evidence Leadership Award (AELA) winners are changing Africa with evidence-informed decision-making (EIDM). Get ready to see their ongoing impact.
#AELA #EIDMLeadership #AfricasFuture
Ahead of the AEN Manifesto Innovation Challenge, we're looking back at impactful #LivingTheManifesto stories.
Today, we highlight "Breaking Silos | How WASH Gained Recognition in Madagascar's Climate Policy."
See how @wateraid Madagascar's coalition building elevated WASH
📣 Get ready!
We'll soon be launching the AEN Manifesto Innovation Challenge: From Principles to Practice.
Building on the success of our #LivingTheManifesto Storytelling Challenge, this new initiative will recognise and reward innovative, efficient applications of the AEN
What makes an evidence leader?
Our Africa Evidence Leadership Award (AELA) winners know. We're sharing highlights and tips from their journey to inspire your evidence-informed decision-making (EIDM) efforts in Africa. ✨
#AELA #AfricanExcellence #EIDM
Countdown to inspiration!
Our pre-campaign spotlights outstanding Africa Evidence Leadership Award (AELA) winners.
See how they use evidence to create real change.
#AELAWinners #EvidenceInAction #AfricanInnovation
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