Members of AHF Haiti’s Girls Act program found refuge from the cycles of violence, displacement, and hunger with recent fun and educational leather bag-making workshops, gaining skills to help them achieve financial independence and paving the way for a brighter, safer future. Thirty-eight girls participated in the workshops that spanned two months. The sessions were hosted by a local successful … Read More
Empowering Girls with Sustainable Menstrual Solutions
In a bold effort to redefine menstrual health education, AHF South Africa and partners united 40 young women and girls for a Girls Act event focused on exploring reliable and sustainable alternatives to traditional sanitary pads. An AHF nurse mentor led a hands-on demonstration, showcasing the benefits and usage of menstrual cups, tampons, and period underwear, offering participants valuable insights into … Read More
Girls Act Workshops Support Ukrainian Teens
Teenage girls have plenty of difficulties, but for young women living with HIV in Ukraine, those troubles are magnified many times over. AHF Ukraine’s Girls Act program jumped in to help by holding a month-long initiative that hosted workshops for 19 teenagers to help them stay on treatment and provide mental health support. Girls still in Ukraine joined in-person group … Read More