Praxis Room – Monique Kwachou

The Praxis
Room

The Griot in Action

My work moves across research, education, community practice, writing, and consulting, grounded in African-feminist thought and shaped by care, context, and collaboration.

Dimensions of
my Praxis

My work spans research, education, community practice, writing, and consulting, and is always grounded in African-feminist thought and shaped by care, context, and collaboration.

Research &
Scholarship

Over a decade of research across master’s, doctoral, and postdoctoral levels, with peer-reviewed publications in journals such as Comparative Education, Critical African Studies, and International Journal of Educational Development. I have been a lead on a $30,000 national situational analysis on adolescent feminist activism, and co-investigator on multiple projects, including EU-funded AFRIUNI ( with a £27,000 budget personally managed). My research bridges Global North and Global South theory and centres non-extractive, participatory methods.

Education & Facilitation

I have teaching experience spanning UK and African higher education contexts — from peer tutoring while at UCL Institute of Education to lecturing in Gender Studies at the University of Buea and supervising postgraduate research at the University of the Free State.
I have designed and taught compulsory gender curricula, facilitated annual research colloquia, and delivered numerous civil society trainings. I am also a recognised Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (UK).

Community & Youth Development Practive

I am the founder and pioneer Executive Coordinator of Better Breed Cameroon (2011–2023), leading an average of four youth development projects annually for over a decade. Directly impacted 3,500+ young people nationwide through writing contests (9 editions), national reading caravans, employability boot camps, civic initiatives, and partnerships with 27 companies for the inaugural Cameroon Career Fair

Writing & Knowledge Translation

I am an author of peer-reviewed academic work, creative fiction, essays, and poetry since 2010. Published in international journals and anthologies, including the 2011 Caine Prize for African Writing Anthology. I have been a regular socio-political commentator for platforms such as This is Africa and Africa is A Country. My writing has garnered recognition as part of a new crop of African writers and as a 2025 Miles Moreland Fellowship recipient. I am also adept at translating complex academic research into accessible public thought across blogs, reports, and digital storytelling, winning the University of the Free States’ 3-Minute Thesis award in 2020

Consulting &
Advisory Work

Since 2021, I have either led or contributed to consultancy engagements with the likes of the African Women’s Development Fund, the Friedrich Ebert Foundation, the Global Fund for Women, Plan International (as Gender Specialist for Education Cannot Wait), and others. My advisory capacity has been beneficial to the realisation of projects across conceptualisation, implementation, and evaluation.

Let’s Work
together

My work moves between scholarship, mentorship, institutional strengthening, and public thought. I partner with individuals, universities, foundations, and civil society organisations seeking rigorous, grounded, and transformative engagement.
Here are the ways I can support your work irrespective of what group you belong to.

1 Research, Mentorship & Academic Development

Research design and methodology development
Participatory and non-extractive research frameworks
Proposal and grant writing support
Academic writing and publication strategy
Peer review and manuscript feedback
Graduate school and scholarship applications
Long-term academic and career mapping
Research supervision packages

Whether you are developing a doctoral proposal, preparing a journal article, or leading a funded research project, I offer rigorous, context-sensitive guidance.

Download my SupportED by Dr. K Brochure for detailed services and pricing.

2 Public Intellectual Engagement & Thought Leadership

For academic institutions, literary festivals, research networks, foundations, media outlets, and civil society platforms, I can be engaged for:

Keynote addresses and guest lectures
Public commentary on gender, education, youth, and African higher education
Moderating and facilitating civic dialogues
Writing commissioned essays and op-eds
Designing and hosting public salons or intellectual forums
Translating research findings into accessible public-facing outputs

My work bridges academic rigour and public conversation. I speak across classrooms, conferences, and civic spaces, ensuring that complex ideas travel beyond the university.

3 Curriculum, Training & Institutional Development

For universities, NGOs, and development partners. I draw from my experience as a lecturer, curriculum contributor, and gender Specialist, to offer:

Curriculum review and decolonisation support
Gender mainstreaming and strategy development
Design of learning modules and training programmes
Staff capacity-building workshops
Development of institutional policies
Facilitation of research colloquia and knowledge events

My approach combines intellectual depth with practical application, ensuring programmes are contextually grounded and ethically informed.

4 Gender & Programme Consultancy

For foundations, development agencies, and civil society organisations, I provide:

Gender analysis and programme assessment
Development of gender-transformative strategies
Situational analysis research
Monitoring and evaluation
Participatory budgeting and research management
Advocacy briefs and strategic documentation.

5 Youth & Organisational Strategy

For youth-led organisations, boards, and founders, I offer:

I bring lived experience in building initiatives from conception through scale.

Whether you
are seeking:

Rigorous research support

Thoughtful mentorship

A speaker who bridges scholarship and public life

A gender specialist grounded in African contexts

A strategic partner for institutional growth

to book me

Endorsements of My Praxis

Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working with students, colleagues, senior academics, civil society partners, and international organisations. Here is what some of them have said about my work.

I first came into contact with Dr. Monique through her impactful work at Better Breed Cameroon, and I have continued to follow and engage with her professionally ever since. A brillant scholar, Dr. Monique has a remarkable ability to translate complex research into meaningful, people-centered solutions, particularly in advancing youth empowerment and gender-responsive education initiatives. Her professionalism makes her an exceptional partner for organizations and individuals seeking transformative impact