In Uganda, One Teen Tackles the Stigma of Violence Against Women
After surviving gender-based violence, she’s using her experience to mentor other girls and end harmful customs in her community.
In Senegal, the Health and Education Sectors Are Teaming Up for Teens
As a result, more young people are getting the health information they need—whether they go to school or not.
In Tanzania, Local Champions Are Key to Preventing HIV in Adults
They're the bridge between their neighbors and the information and services that could help end the country's epidemic.
From Malaria Prevention to Postpartum Family Planning, Midwives Are Changing the Story for Women in Rural Senegal
These health workers tell us what it looks like in practice.
Four Women behind Tanzania’s Fight to End AIDS
They're working to prevent HIV in two of the country’s hardest-to-reach areas.
This Nigerien Med Student Has a Plan to Tackle Family Planning Taboo
She's working with young religious leaders to revolutionize sex ed in Niger.
School Gardens and Peer Educators Improve Nutrition in Rural Tajikistan
These students are learning about soil management, crop rotation, safe drinking water, and much more.
Why Should Postabortion Care Be Youth-Friendly?
Midwife Tembi Mugore answers four questions about bias, shame, and what it takes to overcome them in health services for young people.
Our Health Systems Aren’t Ready for the Rising Demand for Mental Health Services
Need is growing by the hour.
In Botswana, a Stronger Workforce Means Better Care for Orphans and Vulnerable Children
Social service workers face heavy caseloads and big expectations.