Community of Practice

Led by countries. Powered by collaboration. Focused on elimination

KWANZA

WHAT IS KWANZA?

Africa’s first-ever Community of Practice (CoP) for NMCP managers
Rooted in country ownership, peer learning & technical excellence

A Pan-African Platform for NMCP Leadership, Learning & Impact

HOW KWANZA WORKS

✅ Quarterly Convenings: Virtual & in-person peer exchanges

✅ Online Platform: Tools, resources & community dialogue

✅ Cross-Country Field Visits: Real-time learning & collaboration

✅ Technical Working Groups: Focused on key malaria themes

At Afrika Kwanza Health Impact, we believe that real change begins at the community level. Our work is rooted in partnership with local leaders, health workers, and citizens who are committed to transforming the future of health in Africa—starting with the elimination of malaria.

What We Do with Communities

Local Leadership Development
We train and support local health professionals and leaders to champion malaria prevention and control strategies.
Community Engagement
From awareness campaigns to mobile health clinics, we collaborate with communities to deliver timely, culturally relevant health services.
Knowledge Sharing through KWANZA
Our “KWANZA: The Malaria Community of Practice” brings together changemakers from across Africa to exchange ideas, tools, and innovations that work on the ground.
Youth & Women Inclusion
We actively involve youth and women as agents of change, recognizing their power to drive sustainable impact.

OUR OBJECTIVES

⁠ ⁠Empower NMCPs to shape malaria policies
⁠ ⁠Enable country-to-country learning & South–South collaboration
⁠ ⁠Strengthen data-driven planning & delivery
⁠ ⁠Advance sustainability through African-led stewardship

TARGET IMPACT BY 2027

30+ NMCPs actively engaged
6+ countries applying CoP-informed strategies
Peer-reviewed case studies & policy briefs published
Stronger NMCP voice in global malaria forums
Sustainable, Africa-led CoP integrated in regional frameworks

JOIN THE MOVEMENT

Be part of the future of African malaria leadership.

KWANZA = “First” or “Beginning” in Swahili

Serve with Integrity and Deliver Better Quality

We believe true impact begins with honesty and ends with excellence. At Afrika Kwanza Health Impact, every service we provide is guided by a deep commitment to integrity—ensuring our programs uplift communities, strengthen systems, and deliver results that truly matter.

Health Champions Network

We train trusted local leaders to raise awareness about malaria, promote healthy practices, and support early treatment within their communities.

Youth for Health Innovation

We engage youth through school programs and innovation labs to create and share health solutions that benefit their peers and communities.

Women-Led Wellness Circles

We empower women to lead peer groups focused on family health, nutrition, and malaria prevention, fostering stronger, healthier households.