In my reflections, I focus on two key areas, namely professional development and broadening my research agenda.
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APN@10
Increased My Confidence and Commitment to Research
by Marie Grace Kagoyire
As a mental health practitioner working in a post-conflict context, I advocate being an active part of a bourgeoning network at the forefront of envisioning and building peace in Africa. Promoting good health and healthy mindsets are key to nurturing peacebuilding.
APN@10
Redefining My Approach to African Peacebuilding
by Noah Echa Attah
Looking back at what the APN has achieved in the last decade, I am sure it is poised to achieve more in the coming years even against mounting challenges.
Uganda
Ugandan Queer Lives Matter: Humanizing Peacebuilding for the Ugandan Gay Community Through Queer Fiction
APN@10
Growing Confidence in Multidisciplinary Research
by Sylvie Namwase
The APN offers unique opportunities to young African peace researchers who feel excluded by Global North hegemonies and lack access to funds with which to conduct research on their terms and grow their agency and confidence in Afrocentric knowledge production processes.
APN@10
Building an African Scholarly Community with Purpose
by Amy Niang
Without institutionalizing a new field of study, it is fair to say that the APN has nonetheless been gradually shifting the center of gravity of peacebuilding research in Africa.
APN@10
My Journey as a Three-Time APN Fellow
by Godfrey Maringira
The collective nature of the workshops builds upon the ability and capacity of grantees to develop and sustain networks for their future work and career growth. This can be seen from my trajectory as a three-time grantee over the years.
APN@10
A Springboard for My Academic Career
by Hauwa Mohammed Sani
In terms of developing a deep sense of conviviality and commitment to knowledge production, networking, and policy engagement, the APN marked an unforgettable milestone in my academic trajectory.
