AMREF - African Medical and Research Foundation

Published purpose

This project aims to improve the health services available to poor populations in Africa by supporting the implementation of the African Medical and Research Foundation's (AMREF) 2007-2017 Strategic Plan. The Strategic Plan aims to address gaps in health systems by enhancing capacity and participation in the health sector. The first component of AMREF's Strategic Plan consists of strengthening health systems by: working with communities to improve the quality of front-line health services and access to those services, training health personnel, and influencing health policy and programming across Africa. The second component of the Strategic Plan consists of strengthening AMREF's ability to deliver its mandate, for example, by improving program design, management, monitoring and evaluation, and the ability to mobilize and manage financial resources. Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, AMREF has country offices in Ethiopia, Kenya, South Africa, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda. AMREF provides training and consulting support through a network that reaches nearly 42 countries across the continent. AMREF works with approximately 200 communities to improve the quality of health services and access to health services in isolated rural communities, slum areas, and conflict zones. Project activities ended in September 2012, but the project remains in operational status as an evaluation is being undertaken.