Presented by the Baobab Research Programme Consortium (Baobab RPC)
Room K at the Ágora Bogotá Convention Center
Join us for a dynamic and inspiring session at ICFP 2025 that showcases how African-led research and innovation are transforming sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) for refugee communities across Uganda and Ethiopia.
🔍 Discover the Baobab RPC Story
Learn about the inception of the Baobab RPC, an Africa-based, African-led initiative that is reshaping SRHR programming in humanitarian settings. From pioneering the first-ever large-scale representative surveys in refugee settlements to designing SRHR interventions now adopted by national ministries, Baobab RPC is driving real-world impact through rigorous evidence. The Baobab RPC is led by Population Council Inc., in partnership with the Population Council – Kenya and the African Population and Health Research Center.
📊 Groundbreaking Research Insights
Hear findings from our studies on unintended pregnancy and abortion incidence and complications in refugee settings and highlight how data is driving policy action and programming at national and regional levels.
💡 Innovations in Action
Explore how Baobab RPC is leveraging routine food distribution platforms to proactively screen and refer refugee women for family planning services. Hear about the successes of this approach and how strategic partnerships—with UNHCR, its implementing partners, and state departments for refugee affairs—have enabled its expansion.
🤝 Community-Led Research and Capacity Building
See how refugee communities are not just beneficiaries but co-creators of knowledge, serving as data collectors, research enablers, and change agents. Learn how Baobab is nurturing the next generation of African researchers and promoting inclusive, locally led approaches to SRHR.
🌍From Evidence to Adaptation
Share lessons learned and explore how Baobab’s models can be adapted to other humanitarian contexts, offering a blueprint for scaling impact across borders.
🎥 Experience the Baobab Photo Exhibit—A First-Ever Showcase
Step into the heart of our work through a powerful visual exhibit debuting for the first time. Meet the incredible people behind the data, the communities we serve, and the partnerships that fuel our mission. This immersive experience invites you to witness the purpose, passion, and progress that define Baobab RPC.