Nurturing and Supporting Community-Led Health Innovations to Scale
Background
Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) Social Innovation in Health (SIHI) Hub is inviting applications for its annual six-month Social Innovation Fellowship. Each year, the hub selects the top 10 community-driven health innovations for intensive capacity building. The fellowship provides hands-on training in project management, research methods, effective communication, fundraising, and environmental and social impact assessment.
What Are We Looking For?
Are you an individual or part of a community organization that has implemented a health solution in Eastern Uganda? We’re seeking ongoing projects that have been running for at least two years and have contributed to:
- Improving access to healthcare services
- Enhancing the quality of health services
- Expanding access to sexual and reproductive health
We want to recognise your solution—and learn from it.
What’s in It for You?
Selected participants will benefit from:
- A 6-month capacity-building fellowship
- Catalytic funding to scale your project
- National and international recognition
- A feature in a WHO/TDR social innovation film
- Access to a network of innovators and health stakeholders across Africa
- Technical mentorship in innovation development, monitoring, and evaluation
How to Get Involved
Apply: Download and complete the application form via https://bit.ly/3b1ptYq, then email it to: uganda@socialinnovationinhealth.org
Recommend: Know someone doing great work? Send us their details via WhatsApp: 0774 734 803
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