AICS Consulting, established in 2015, operates as the dynamic social enterprise arm of the African Institute for Children Studies (AICS), a non-profit organization founded in 2009 in Nairobi, Kenya.
We are a knowledge management and capacity building organization supporting innovation in humanitarian and development sectors
A responsive public and private sector
Prof. Kevin O'Reilly
Dr. Sheila Wamahiu
Ms. Fatuma Ibrahim
As of January 2024, the Consulting firm boasts a dedicated team of 123 Associate Consultants strategically positioned across Africa, the USA, Europe, and Asia. AICS Consulting is recognized for its proactive role in bridging the gap between academia and practitioners.
Through collaborative endeavors, such as partnerships with the Global Centre for Applied Health Research at Arizona State University, USA, the School of Social Work at Makerere University in Uganda, the Institute for Child Development at Daystar University, Kenya, and the Centre for Human Rights at the University of Pretoria in South Africa, the firm actively fosters an environment of knowledge exchange and innovation
The competences harnessed by AICS Consulting and its Associate Consultants span a diverse array of thematic areas, including health and nutrition, education and youth empowerment, human rights and social protection, gender, emergency and humanitarian services, and environmental sciences with a focus on climate resilience.
Their impact is notably reflected in influencing public financing and supporting the humanitarian and development initiatives of esteemed public and private agencies, including UNHCR, IGAD, UNICEF, ILO, Meta (Facebook), USAID, and Save the Children. AICS has also played a pivotal role in facilitating localization and institutional capacity building for both State and Non-State agencies in sub-Saharan Africa. Through its unwavering commitment, AICS Consulting stands as a beacon of positive change, making a lasting difference in the lives of countless individuals and communities across the continent.
