Climate change is no longer a distant environmental concern. Across Nigeria, changing weather patterns and flooding are increasingly affecting agricultural production, household
Judith Ifunanya Ani
A Doctor of Sociology and an Astute Researcher Making Incredible Impact to Humanity
Seeks to address social and health challenges at the grassroots for sustainable development
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Judith Ifunanya Ani, PhD, is a sociologist with extensive expertise in health, gerontology, development, environmental issues, and gender studies.
She has a postdoctoral experience at Walter Sisulu University, South Africa. In her role as the Chief Operations Officer and Director of Research at Inspire World International Foundation in Abuja, Nigeria, she secured and led funded impactful projects targeting vulnerable populations. Additionally, she leads Partnerships and Programs at DePECOS Institutions and Development Research Centre, Ota, Nigeria. Dr. Ani’s portfolio includes a formative WASH project sponsored by Partners for Development in cooperation with the EU/UNICEF, which assessed WASH services in rural Nigerian communities.
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One sentence that stayed with me “I walk far now for water and firewood. It takes my whole day; I cannot trade
I recently had the opportunity to speak on News Central TV on the subject of “Women’s Safety Across Africa and a Call
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept in African universities. It is already reshaping how academics teach, conduct research, supervise
What happens when alcohol and drugs enter intimate relationships? For many women, the consequences extend far beyond substance use itself, increasing the
Migration has become one of the defining features of our global era. Across regions, people move in search of better livelihoods, safety,
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Climate change is no longer a distant environmental concern. Across Nigeria, changing weather patterns and flooding are increasingly affecting agricultural production, household livelihoods, and food security, with potentially significant consequences for rural
One sentence that stayed with me “I walk far now for water and firewood. It takes my whole day; I cannot trade as before.” A 35-year-old woman farmer in Borno State, Nigeria,
I recently had the opportunity to speak on News Central TV on the subject of “Women’s Safety Across Africa and a Call for Justice and Safety for Women.” The conversation came at
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept in African universities. It is already reshaping how academics teach, conduct research, supervise students, assess learning, and manage increasingly demanding workloads. Yet an
What happens when alcohol and drugs enter intimate relationships? For many women, the consequences extend far beyond substance use itself, increasing the risk of emotional, physical, and sexual violence. My recent study,
Migration has become one of the defining features of our global era. Across regions, people move in search of better livelihoods, safety, and opportunities for their families. In some cases, migration is