SAICRIO envisions advancing scientific knowledge, innovation, and evidence across diverse fields including medicine, public health, economics, gender, and geography
To advance the well-being and conditions of people and the environment through excellent interdisciplinary scientific research, knowledge, innovation, education, and evidence.
Create a centre of excellence for collaborative research in the southern region that contributes to policy development, knowledge management, cross learning, capacity development, mentoring and advance scientific research.
Our work involves
Institute avenues to accelerate interdisciplinary research that will lead to funded centres of excellence.
Build a vibrant community of collaborators through events and activities, core facilities, seed grants and external multi-PI/large grant applications.
Establish strategic partnership with academia, research institutes, and relevant government ministries to support research, education, and workforce development.
Pursue funding opportunities in research, monitoring and evaluation (M&E), report writing, data analysis, editing of reports and dissemination of results as a commercial entity.
Create advanced mentorship curricula for masters, doctoral students, and postdoctoral scholars.
Promote the SAICRIO and its research through media outreach, educational symposia, and other vehicles.
Engage with the public to inspire and promote interdisciplinary research through public engagement and educational events and connect with stakeholders to influence future policy.
Secure the institute’s financial sustainability by increasing revenue from government, bi-and-multi-lateral donor agencies, non-profit and philanthropic organisations and donors, and core facility usage.
Pursue Regional, Continental and International Partnerships for the development of local communities and attaining local solutions with greater productivity and output.
Our mentorship program connects passionate mentors with individuals seeking guidance and support. Together, we empower personal and professional growth while fostering a community dedicated to positive change. Join us in shaping futures and creating meaningful impact. Whether you're a mentor or mentee, your journey starts here!
Our short courses are designed to provide practical skills and knowledge to help you grow personally and professionally. Accessible and impactful, these programs support our mission to uplift communities and create lasting change. Join us to learn, grow, and make a difference!
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Our courses are designed to be affordable and accessible to everyone at only k2400 per course
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The Southern Africa Institute for Collaborative Research and Innovation Organisation, or SAICRIO, is a Zambia-based, Zambian-led research institute founded with the belief that local expertise, knowledge, and capacity are paramount in the generation and application of high-quality research and learnings within developing world contexts.
Far far away, behind the word mountains, far from the countries Vokalia and Consonantia, there live the blind texts. Separated they live in Bookmarksgrove right at the coast
Far far away, behind the word mountains, far from the countries Vokalia and Consonantia, there live the blind texts. Separated they live in Bookmarksgrove right at the coast
As part of the GAPS project, Saicrio is conducting a vital evaluation across Southern and Eastern provinces. This initiative is focused on understanding and addressing adolescent pregnancy and social norms, creating a brighter future for girls and young women. Pictured here is a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) in progress, where
SAICRIO salutes the dedication of our Research Assistants, who braved the rain in Misisi Compound to ensure that every participant’s voice is heard. With safety measures in place, this unwavering commitment reflects our passion for delivering impactful research and meeting targets. A heartfelt thank you to our team for exemplifying
The CRIO Governance team led by Director Ngosa Chisupa conducted a two day directors training for 15 participants from Nkwazi Cooperative Savings and Credit Society Limited at Lusaka Legacy Resort. The Workshop was opened by the Nkwazi Coop Board Chair, Mr Chibuna Muteto who emphasised that Nkwazi Coop was growing
On November 9th and 10th, 2024, SAICRIO partnered with Vision for All for their first-ever outreach in Zambia, offering free eye exams and donated glasses at Chainda Secondary School, Chongwe. This follows an incredible event at St. Luke’s Kwamisisi, where we joined forces to assess community needs and prepare for
Southern Africa Institute for Collaborative Research and Innovation Organisation (SAICRIO) embodies a bold vision for the future of scientific knowledge, innovation, education, and evidence in the fields of medicine, public health, epidemiology, disease surveillance, economics, demography, gender, education, geography – climate and environment and other social sciences.