Sally Odunga

Sally Odunga is a PhD Candidate at the School of Business and Economics, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, affiliated with the Economics Department. Her work focuses on the intersections of economics, gender, health, and climate change, targeting vulnerable communities in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly women, youth, and children.

• Research Themes: Intersectionality, Informal Settlements, Health Equity, Socioeconomic Development
• SDG Contributions: Poverty Alleviation, Gender Equality, Health Equity, Climate Action

Sally has published 8 articles in 2024, analyzing the gendered socio-economic impacts of the pandemic, interventions for young parents, and workplace policies for women’s advancement in health sectors. Her work spans Kenya, India, and broader sub-Saharan Africa.

Her research employs methodologies like intersectional analysis, systematic reviews, and scoping reviews, with collaborations across institutions. She has engaged with platforms like Mendeley, X (Twitter), and Bluesky for research dissemination.