About Us.
We are African Institute for Children Studies (AICS)
Welcome to the one stop shop for knowledge on childhood and child development. At the African Institute for Children Studies (AICS), we provide resources, both human and knowledge to improve quality of services to children and to transform lives. We believe that childhood is a short period in human life, yet it affects all the other developmental stages of human beings. AICS works primarily in Africa. It also collaborates with organizations and individuals who share our vision across the Globe. We aim to have a presence in all Countries in Africa

Our Vision
A responsive and nurturing world for every child

Our Mission
To provide a one-stop-shop for knowledge and experts on childhood, child development and welfare

Our Approach
Research, training, influencing, and modeling effective interventions
Core Values
Innovation
We believe in finding solutions within us; that unless we do things differently, the result will always be the same
Reliability
We believe in finding solutions within us; that unless we do things differently, the result will always be the same
Excellence
Provide effective, efficient innovative solutions for enhancing the best interest of the child.
Honesty
Accountability, openness and transparency in action
Inclusivity
Accountability, openness and transparency in action
INTERNATIONAL ADVISORY BOARD

Kukubo Barasa
Education Expert, Kenya

Sherry Sacino
Books publisher, USA & Chair AICS Int’l Advisory Board,

Deepak Raj
Disability Rights Expert, Nepal

Justice Eduardo Melo
Researcher & Legal Expert, Brazil

Dr. Judy Krysik
Social Work Expert – USA

Justice Martha Koome
Child Rights Champion, Kenya

Dr. Bernard Suwa
Conflict Resolution Expert, South Sudan

Alexandre Zielinsky Arregu
Investment Advisor, Switzerland

Roberta Salle LevY
Banker, Switzerland

Noemi Fivat
Child Protection Expert, Switzerland

Njoka Murimi
Child Rights & Governance Expert, Kenya

Major (Rtd) Patrick Musibi
Children in Emergency Expert, Kenya

Andrea Souza
Public Prosecutor, Brazil

Samuel Munyuwiny
Pubic Health Expert, Kenya

Lyn Ngugi
Children on the Move Expert, Kenya

Joseph Munyambaza
Youth Empowerment Expert, Democratic Republic of Congo
THE EXECUTIVE BOARD

Ruth Juliet Nyambura Gachanja, Kenya
Chairperson

Dr. Sheila Wamahiu, Kenya
Member of Board

Dr. Judy Krysik, USA
Member of Board

Josephine Akelot, Uganda
Member of Board

Charles Kiarie, Kenya
Treasurer

Deepak Raj Sapkota, Nepal
Member of Board

Samuel Munyuwiny, Kenya
Secretary

Noah Kutukwa, Zimbabwe
Member of Board
SECRETARIAT
Kenya | Uganda | Zimbabwe | South Sudan | Switzerland | USA

Samuel Munyuwiny
Executive Director

Priscilla Majani
Program Manager

Omondi Osir
Program Manager

Rose Muthoni
Finance Officer

Amanda Kutch
Fundraising Officer

Henry Wafula,
Coordinator, AICS Uganda

Megan McDermott
Program Dev Specialist