The Refugee Archive Roundtable Webinar

is a new webinar series created to bring research on female-headed households (FHHs) and displaced single mothers into conversation with the people shaping services, policy, and practice. Around the world, scholars have spent years studying the experiences, resilience, and challenges of female-headed households affected by displacement. Yet much of this knowledge remains scattered across dissertations, journal articles, and university libraries.The Roundtable creates a space where that research can be shared, discussed, and translated into insight for a wider audience.Each session highlights recent scholarship from the past decade that examines female-headed households across different regions of the world. Scholars and university research teams present short talks on their work, followed by an interactive discussion and Q&A. The goal is simple: connect evidence, experience, and action—and explore what current research tells us about improving protection, services, and policy for displaced single mothers and their families.Meet Our 2026 Webinar HostsWe are pleased to launch the series with two dedicated hosts who will guide conversations and engage presenters and participants throughout the year.Opayinka Mercy Oluwafunmilayo “Mercy” brings a strong commitment to highlighting research that centers the lived experiences of women and families affected by displacement. Mercy works as a Data Research Analyst in the private sector and holds a Bachelor of Science in Information and Communication Engineering from the Federal University of Technology Akure. With a strong interest in how data can tell powerful stories, Mercy enjoys helping turn complex information into clear insights that people can actually use. During the Roundtable, she’ll help guide discussions and highlight the key takeaways from the research being presented.“I focus on translating complex data into intuitive visualizations and compelling narratives that empower stakeholders to make informed, impactful decisions.”Oluwatimilehin Enoch “Enoch” Aboderin joins the series as co-host, helping to moderate discussions and draw out key insights from the research presented in each session. Enoch studied at the University of Benin, earning both a Bachelor of Education (BEd) and a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education and Teaching. He is actively involved with Diadem NG and The African Dyslexia Organization, where he supports efforts to promote inclusive and accessible education. As a Roundtable host, Enoch will help facilitate conversations between presenters and participants, making sure the discussion stays engaging and accessible.“…committed to creating equitable and inclusive learning environments where children, regardless of their challenges, can reach their full potential.”Together, Mercy and Enoch will help create an open and welcoming space for researchers, students, and practitioners to share ideas, ask questions, and explore what current research on female-headed households and displacement means in practice.Ruth Adeyeye also joins the series as a Refugee Archive Roundtable host, bringing a strong interest in community development, family wellbeing, and advocacy. An administrative professional, Ruth has been building her career by supporting nonprofits and development-focused organizations through research engagement, program support, and knowledge sharing.She is particularly passionate about issues affecting families and children, and believes that every child—regardless of gender or circumstance—deserves the opportunity to grow and thrive. Through her role at The Refugee Archive, Ruth is especially interested in helping bring greater visibility to the realities of single motherhood, particularly in contexts of displacement and social vulnerability. She is also continuing to grow her skills in monitoring and evaluation, using evidence and learning to strengthen programs and social impact.Connecting Research with ImpactThrough the Refugee Archive Roundtable, we aim to build a collaborative space where researchers, students, practitioners, and policy thinkers can learn from one another and engage with emerging scholarship. By making these conversations accessible through live webinars, the series helps ensure that research on female-headed households does not remain siloed, but instead contributes to better understanding and more informed responses to displacement.More information about upcoming sessions and speakers will be announced soon.Interested in Hosting in 2027?We’ll also be opening auditions for our 2027 Refugee Archive Roundtable hosts soon (date TBA). If you enjoy engaging conversations, research, and helping ideas reach a wider audience, this could be a great opportunity to get involved.Hosting the Roundtable isn’t just about moderating a webinar—it’s about helping bring important research on female-headed households and displaced single mothers into public conversation. Hosts help ...