One Health AMR Community of Practice
The One Health Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Community of Practice (CoP) serves as a platform for knowledge exchange, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement in the fight against antimicrobial resistance. In collaboration with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), Ducit Blue Foundation supported the coordination and delivery of the 2024 AMR Community of Practice Webinar, bringing together the general public and key stakeholders to raise awareness about antimicrobial resistance and promote intersectoral collaboration through a One Health approach.
By fostering dialogue and shared learning, the Community of Practice contributes to strengthening partnerships, improving awareness, and advancing coordinated action to address one of the world’s most pressing public health challenges.
Pan-African Youth AMR Advocacy
Ducit Blue Foundation is committed to empowering young people to influence antimicrobial resistance policy and action across Africa. Through the Pan-African One Health Youth AMR Advocacy Letter Movement, young people were equipped to develop and submit advocacy letters to One Health ministries and parliamentarians across the continent, amplifying youth voices in national and regional conversations on antimicrobial resistance.
The initiative promotes youth participation in policy advocacy while encouraging meaningful engagement with decision-makers to strengthen One Health responses to antimicrobial resistance across Africa.
Student Engagement & University Partnerships
Ducit Blue Foundation works closely with students and universities to strengthen awareness and action on antimicrobial resistance through education, advocacy, and campus engagement. As part of this commitment, the Foundation has supported student-led initiatives across Nigeria, including the AMR Club at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, during its World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) campaign.
Youth Leadership & Engagement
Youth leadership is central to Ducit Blue Foundation’s approach to tackling antimicrobial resistance. The Foundation has partnered with and supported several youth-focused initiatives designed to strengthen knowledge, leadership, collaboration, and innovation among young people across Africa.
As a key organising partner of the AMR African Youth Forum 2.0, Ducit Blue Foundation contributed to a three-day virtual summit that enhanced awareness and understanding of antimicrobial resistance among African youth. During the forum, Pharm. Estelle Mbadiwe facilitated a session titled “How Youth Can Lead Data-Driven Solutions,” highlighting the role of young people in advancing evidence-based responses to antimicrobial resistance.
The Foundation also supported the Trinity Challenge Youth Summit and the subsequent funding competition, helping to empower youth organisations working on antimicrobial resistance to contribute to a global campaign for change.
Alumni Network
The Ducit Blue Foundation AMR/One Health Alumni Network brings together alumni and mentors from the Foundation’s programmes to strengthen collaboration, build capacity, and sustain engagement beyond the internship experience.
The network provides a platform for continued learning, professional connections, and collaboration while reinforcing the shared commitment of alumni and mentors to advancing antimicrobial resistance and One Health initiatives across Africa.
Policy & Strategic Partnerships
Ducit Blue Foundation actively contributes to regional policy dialogue and strategic partnerships that strengthen Africa’s response to antimicrobial resistance.
As a member of the African Youth AMR Alliance Task Force (AYARA-TF), the Foundation played a key role in developing the African Youth Position Statement ahead of the United Nations General Assembly High-Level Meeting on Antimicrobial Resistance (UNGA-HLM on AMR). The position statement highlights Africa’s priorities for addressing antimicrobial resistance and represents the collective voice of young people across the continent.
The Foundation also served as an official partner of the Africa Public Health Students’ Summit in Lagos, Nigeria, which explored the relationship between climate change and health, including a dedicated focus on antimicrobial resistance. The summit aimed to equip young people with practical skills, promote the sharing of best practices, and support youth participation in shaping policies that protect vulnerable communities across Africa.