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.

Latest Research & Publications

International migration is often examined through the aspirations of those who leave: the search for better opportunities, economic security, improved living conditions,

Climate change is no longer a distant environmental concern. Across Nigeria, changing weather patterns and flooding are increasingly affecting agricultural production, household

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

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International migration is often examined through the aspirations of those who leave: the search for better opportunities, economic security, improved living conditions, and the possibility of building a better future for themselves

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,

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,

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