Dr Moses Deyegbe Kuvoame is an Associate Professor at the University of South-Eastern Norway (USN) and holds a PhD in Criminology and Sociology of Law from the Faculty of Law, University of Oslo. His research and professional work focus on youth marginalisation and empowerment, disability, mental health, substance misuse, crime and violence, and the design and evaluation of preventive and health-promoting interventions.
He is the Founder and Executive Director of the Centre for African Mental Health Promotion and Cultural Competence (CampCom), a Norwegian non-governmental organisation established in 2008 to promote health, social inclusion and community development among African and other immigrant communities. Under his leadership, CampCom has implemented a wide range of evidence-based programmes supporting vulnerable children and young people, families, persons with disabilities, and older adults, with particular emphasis on youth empowerment, crime prevention, parenting support, mental health promotion and social inclusion.
Dr Kuvoame has also served on several Norwegian Government Expert Committees, including the Drug Reform Committee (2018), the Urban and Living Conditions Committee (2019), the Child Welfare Institutions Committee (2022), and the National Reference Group on Youth Crime Prevention (2026), contributing to the development of national policies affecting vulnerable populations.
As a member of the Advisory Board of iEDIFY Africa, Dr Kuvoame brings extensive experience in research, public policy, community development and youth empowerment. He is committed to advancing innovative, evidence-based and sustainable solutions that expand opportunities for young Africans through entrepreneurship, innovation and inclusive development.