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Addressing Neglected Areas of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in Sub-Saharan Africa (ANeSA)

Cohort 2 Implementation Research Teams - Stage 1: Open Call for Letters of Interest

Purpose and scope

ANeSA is a two-stage funding opportunity supporting Implementation Research Teams that will develop and implement sustainable, equitable, evidence-informed, scalable and gender-transformative interventions addressing neglected areas of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) among underserved populations in sub-Saharan Africa.

Focus areas

  • Improving access to family planning and contraceptive services
  • Expanding access to safe abortion care, where legally permitted, and post-abortion care (APAC)
  • Upholding SRHR rights and ensuring access to services for adolescents
  • Preventing sexual- and gender-based violence (SGBV) and improving services for people experiencing SGBV
  • Strengthening advocacy for SRHR

Eligibility

The Principal Applicant must be a sub-Saharan Africa-based researcher, a citizen or permanent resident of an African country, holding a position in an eligible institution. Tanzania is an eligible country. IDRC awards project funds to eligible institutions, not directly to individuals.