Ikambere - #Evaluating

Presentation

Ikambere is a non-profit organisation committed to health equity since 1997. It relies on health mediation to improve access to rights, healthcare and information for the most vulnerable populations.

The organisation’s work is structured around four areas of action:

1. Supporting women living with chronic illness towards autonomy through four day‑care centres located in the Île‑de‑France and Hauts‑de‑France regions;

2. Reaching out to disadvantaged populations to promote health and rights;

3. Training healthcare and social care professionals to strengthen their practices;

4. Driving societal change through research and advocacy.

Context and challenges

Socio‑economic inequalities have a strong influence on dietary habits, particularly among young adults experiencing precarious living conditions. In 2024, 18% of students relied on food aid, while 36% skipped meals due to lack of financial resources. Food insecurity increases the risk of nutritional deficiencies, fatigue, overweight and chronic diseases. In response to this challenge, Ikambere aims to pilot a nutrition awareness programme focused on balanced eating. Drawing on behavioural sciences, the programme seeks to assess the impact of prevention activities on young people’s psychosocial skills and dietary behaviours.

Partnership with the APRIL Foundation

The APRIL Foundation supports this project by funding the evaluation of the impact of prevention activities targeting young adults.

The evaluation aims to understand to what extent and through which mechanisms the prevention workshops contribute to the development of psychosocial and nutritional skills among young people. It will be based on a literature review and a qualitative research protocol, developed by a social sciences researcher recruited specifically for this purpose.

The findings will make it possible to create awareness‑raising tools and to disseminate best practices among professionals in the sector.