HERI Africa KU Research Chair in Life Skills and Values Education
“Empowering every learner to thrive through life skills and values education”


About Us
“Empowering every learner to thrive through life skills and values education”
Mission
“Strengthen the capacity of university-based early-career and female researchers, promote gender equality, ground research in local realities, and democratise funding through African governments”
Vision
“A transformed African education research ecosystem that is relevant, impactful, and sustainable”

Transform Learning
Millions of African learners will benefit from evidence-led education policies, improved curricula, and strengthened teacher capacity.

Expand Youth Opportunites
Pathways from education to employment and entrepreneurship will grow, opening doors for the next generation.

Drive Inclusive Prosperity
Other African countries will adopt HERI Africa research to improve policies and practices across the continent.