FOCUS
Fostering Employability through Occupational Health
and Safety Education in Sub-Saharan Africa
Erasmus+ Capacity Building in Higher Education (CBHE)
Grant Agreement No. 101179757 | Project Duration: 36 months
About the Project
Background
Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) remains a critical global concern, directly affecting workers’ physical, mental and social wellbeing. Rapid technological development, industrial growth and shifting socio-economic conditions in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) have introduced new occupational risks and competence requirements.
At the same time, higher education institutions (HEIs) in the region face challenges related to curriculum modernization, digital transformation, industry cooperation and professional capacity building in OHS.
Project Response
The FOCUS project responds to these challenges by strengthening the relevance, quality and employability dimension of OHS education in selected Sub Saharan African countries: Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania.
General Objective
To increase the quality and relevance of OHS-related curricula in SSA higher education institutions and to enhance their capacity to deliver modern professional development programmes aligned with labour market needs.
FOCUS Contributes to:
Sustainable Growth and Jobs
The European Green Deal
Digital Education transformation
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Innovation & Approach
FOCUS introduces several innovative elements that set it apart
The Project Applies:
Expected Results
As this is the first project brochure, the following are expected results
Academic Results
Professional Results
FOCUS Benefits
Participating Institutions
Countries Associated to the Programme
University of Novi Sad
Serbia
Coordinator
Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava
Slovakia
OBREAL Global
Spain
Sub-Saharan Africa Partners
Uganda
Kyambogo University
(KYU)
Mbarara University of Science and Technology
(MBUST)
Ministry of Health – Uganda
(MoH)
Kenya
Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology
(JOOUST)
Machakos University
(MKSU)
Ministry of Health – Kenya
(MoH)
Tanzania
Mbeya University of Science and Technology
(MUST)
Mkwawa University College of Education
(MUCE)
National Institute for Medical Research
(NIMR)
News & Media
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EU Funding Approved for FOCUS Project
The European Union officially approves funding for the FOCUS project under the Erasmus+ Capacity Building in Higher Education program (Grant Agreement No. 101179757).
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Partnership Agreement Signed with African Universities
FOCUS project partners from Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania officially join the consortium to bring occupational health and safety education to Sub-Saharan Africa.
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FOCUS Project Kick-off Meeting Held in Novi Sad
The FOCUS project consortium gathered for the official kick-off meeting at the University of Novi Sad, marking the beginning of this transformative educational initiative.
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Grant Agreement Number: 101179757