Fred Ssewamala

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Fred Ssewamala, USA/Uganda

BA (Hons), MSW, PhD
Fred Ssewamala is an Associate Professor of Social Work and International Affairs at Columbia University; and the Founding Director of the International Center for Child Health and Asset Development at Columbia University. In the past 10 years, Dr Ssewamala has been the Principal Investigator on five National Institutes of Health-funded research grants, and several foundation-funded research grants, including the MasterCard Foundation. His research focuses on advancing and broadening knowledge about innovative economic strengthening interventions aimed at improving the developmental outcomes (including health and education) and life chances of marginalised and vulnerable children and youth, including those affected by HIV/AIDS. Dr Ssewamala holds a Masters and PhD in Social Work, with a focus on social and economic development policy.