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I believe youths can influence change on issues affecting them- Chebet Marcelina
By Chebet Marcelina, Adolescent Champion from West Pokot, Kenya. My journey as a young leader began at age 13 when I became a member of the West Pokot Children's Assembly. Through my active participation and mission of amplifying the voices of young people to...
Pioneering youth club member creates ‘Youth Can’ app
Tekalegn Genene Abera, a pioneering youth innovator from the DSW-supported SERK Youth Empowerment Centre (YEC), created the YouthCan app, an innovative platform that revolutionises sexual and reproductive health (SRH) and family planning for young people by providing...
Promoting zero tolerance to HIV stigma and discrimination
During the World Population Day in 2022, Sherry* aged 18, was a guest at a local radio station in Migori County to talk about her life. The journey to this point was a long time in the making. Sherry is a young mother living on care. She found out she was pregnant and...
Adolescent champion challenges African leaders to improve SRHR for young people
DSW and its partners, MSI Zambia and Restless Development Zambia, hosted a side event at the 5th African Youth United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Summit in Lusaka, Zambia. The event brought together young African leaders, policy-makers, and other...
Youth for Health Testimonial: Mbuya Abass Ngwega
Through the Youth for Health project, co-funded by the European Union, MSI Tanzania works with its partners, Sikika and DSW, who train youth champions to advocate for their sexual and reproductive health and rights and hold governments and decision-makers accountable....
Youth for Health Testimonial: Sophia Emmanuel Magombana
Through the Youth for Health (Y4H) project, co-funded by the European Union, MSI Tanzania is working with the Ministry of Health and partner organisations, Sikika and DSW, to support young people with their sexual health and reproductive choices by increasing...
Youth for Health Testimonial: Emmanuely Yusuph Mphalimbega
Through the Youth for Health (Y4H) project, co-funded by the European Union, MSI Tanzania is working with the Ministry of Health and partner organisations, Sikika and DSW, to support young people with their sexual health and reproductive choices by increasing...
Youth for Health – Project visit to Tanzania
For International Youth Day, we’re putting a spotlight on our Youth for Health project! It’s reaching young people with life-changing reproductive choices, giving them unprecedented opportunities to determine their future paths. Esther Kariuki, Project and...
Youth for Health Testimonial: Zawada Kassimu Zangamela
Through the Youth for Health (Y4H) project, co-funded by the European Union, MSI Tanzania is working with the Ministry of Health and partner organisations, Sikika and DSW, to support young people with their sexual health and reproductive choices by increasing...
DSW showcased the “Youth Can” mobile application at the National Health Exhibition 2023
The National Health Exhibition was held at the Ethiopia Museum of Art and Science, a national science museum in the heart of Addis Abeba. The exhibition took place from June 20 to July 27, 2023. Minister of Health, Dr. Lia Tadesse, stated that the National Health...
