Girls Act is a global, girl-led program by AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) that empowers girls and young women to be healthy and thrive. The program builds leadership, confidence, and life skills, encouraging members to take charge of their health, engage with their communities, and become advocates for change.
About Us
For Girls, By Girls
Our Girls Act program aims to:
Prevent HIV/STI transmissions
Support HIV-positive girls to stay on treatment
Reduce unplanned pregnancies
Keep girls in school
As of 2024
4,500+
Girls in Program
35+
Countries
1M+
Sanitary Pads Distributed
Recent Work

Skills for Success: How AHF Kenya Is Helping Youth Thrive
In Kenya’s Kilifi and Mombasa, many young people face barriers to practical skills training, including limited financial resources, a lack…

From Learning to Leading the Fight
Girls Act South Africa recently hosted a powerful workshop on human trafficking, giving young people the tools to recognize, prevent,…

Girls Act Helps Young Women Find Their Voice
Seventeen Girls Act South Africa members just wrapped up an exciting four-day public speaking bootcamp where they owned the stage!…
We are in...
Experience the Program
Explore this transformative program to see how it fosters resilience and leadership among girls and young women worldwide.
Learn More
