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+
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Recent Work
Girls Act Steps Into STEM and Skilled Trades
The AHF South Africa Girls Act program, in collaboration with the Artisan Development Academy, recently hosted a “Take a Girl…
Empowering the Next Generation, One Recipe at a Time
Girls Act South Africa, in partnership with Lulu Bakery Treat, hosted a hands-on baking training session for 15 adolescent girls…
Elevating Young Voices
At the “Girls Taking the Lead” Summit, organized by Girl Rising, young voices played a critical role in shaping the…
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