The Rift Valley Institute (RVI) is an independent, non-profit organization, founded in Sudan in 2001, currently working in seven countries in Eastern and Central Africa. The aim of the Institute is to advance useful knowledge of the region and its diverse communities, bringing a better understanding of local realities to bear on social and political action. The RVI works with institutions in the region to develop and implement long-term programmes that combine action-oriented research with education and public information.
Contact details
- Website:
- https://riftvalley.net/
- Address:
- Rift Valley Institute (RVI), PO Box 52771, GPO 00100 Nairobi
- Country:
- Kenya
- Sub-region:
- Eastern Africa
Areas of focus
Topics of research
Geographics of focus
Great Lakes region and Horn of Africa
Operating languages
English
Organisation details
Business model
Non-profit
Year founded
2001
Institutional affiliations
No affiliation
Founded by
Founders: John Ryle, Philip Winter, Jok Madut Jok
Founder gender: All male
Founder gender: All male
Leadership
Leader(s) (2025): Mark Bradbury
Leader gender: Male Leader(s) (2024): Mark Bradbury
Leader gender: Male Leader(s) (2023): N/A
Leader gender: N/A
Leader gender: Male Leader(s) (2024): Mark Bradbury
Leader gender: Male Leader(s) (2023): N/A
Leader gender: N/A
Staff size
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% Female staff
2025
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Organisational performance
Publications
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Social
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Data notes
Last
updated: 21/03/2025
Rating of data accuracy (find out more) : OTT reviewed
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