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DiSoCo is a Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) Protracted Displacement project that aims to help displaced people in Somali and Congolese to access appropriate healthcare for chronic mental health conditions associated with protracted displacement, conflict, and sexual and gender-based violence. 

Laura Jeffery, Professor of Anthropology of Migration at the University of Edinburgh, is the Principal Investigator responsible for planning and coordinating project activities.

Tomorrow’s Cities is the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Global Challenges Research Fund, Urban Disaster Risk Hub – a five-year global interdisciplinary research hub.

The project aim to catalyse a transition from crisis management to multi-hazard risk-informed planning and decision-making, for cities in low-and-middle-income countries.

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Phase two launch of the Centre for Tropical Livestock Genetics and Health (CTLGH) took place at Nairobi's International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) campus.

CTLGH is a global research alliance bringing together various partners, including the Roslin Institute of the University of Edinburgh, Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) and ILRI, in pursuit of research-driven solutions that address the challenges of food security, health, and gender equity through improved livestock-based livelihoods in the tropics. 

International Livestock Research Institute

"Those attending this launch come from nearly every continent on the planet all working together to address global challenges surrounding animal agriculture, hunger and poverty. Although cows in Kenya produce on average just 1/10 of those in developed economies, CTLGH partnerships are leading to innovations that will increase livestock productivity in the developing world, and in turn, help address hunger and poverty." - Appolinaire Djikeng

The International Veterinary Vaccinology Network is a global community of scientists and industry partners focusing on developing vaccines against important animal diseases.

PeaceRep is a consortium of research institutions, non-governmental organisations, and local research teams led by the University of Edinburgh Law School dedicated to reimagining peace and transition processes. 

Professor Christine Bell is Assistant Principal (Global Justice) and Professor of Constitutional Law at the School of Law, University of Edinburgh, and is PeaceRep’s Executive Director.

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SEBI-Livestock is a data-driven programme that strengthens evidence-based decision-making in livestock development across low and middle-income countries. By combining veterinary expertise with data science, the project addresses critical gaps in livestock health and productivity data. 

Working with project implementers and funders, SEBI-L team consolidates hard-to-reach data and transforming it into actionable evidence for better investment decisions. 

With a gender-intentional approach, SEBI-Livestock focuses on monitoring livestock development projects and fostering community collaboration to develop sustainable solutions that enhance agricultural livelihoods and contribute to global development goals. 

SEBI-Livestock is hosted by the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies and The Roslin Institute.