In Kenya’s Kilifi and Mombasa, many young people face barriers to practical skills training, including limited financial resources, a lack of mentorship, and little access to essential supplies like tools, fabrics, and ingredients. To bridge this gap, AHF Kenya’s Girls Act program trained 40 youth in income-generation skills, which included crocheting and preparing traditional Swahili meals and snacks. The training … Read More
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, and speak out against this global crime. The sessions explored what human trafficking is, how it impacts lives, and practical safety tips, including how to verify online job opportunities and protect themselves and others in their communities. Attorneys joined the … Read More
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! From learning how to command a room to mastering the art of moderating sessions, the girls dove into the principles of public speaking and discovered the power of their voices. By the final day, their growth was clear. Each participant … Read More
Weaving Independence: Girls Act Builds Skills for Life
Recently, AHF Myanmar launched a five-day vocational training for Girls Act members—offering more than just practical skills, but a real path toward self-reliance. Held at the Department of Social Welfare’s Vocational Training Center for Women, the workshop taught 25 young women the art of hand-weaving baskets from locally sourced plastic strips, promoting treatment adherence and HIV prevention through economic empowerment. … Read More
From Learning to Earning: Girls Act Equips Youth with Entrepreneurship Skills
Girls Act Uganda and the Youth Prevention Program (YPP) collaborated to empower young people in the Central region by providing practical, income-generating skills through hands-on training sessions to learn craft-making and baking. The first session, led by a Girls Act leader, brought together 12 girls to learn how to make doormats and candles, while YPP conducted a training in Masaka, … Read More
Girls Act China: Building Skills Through Adventure
AHF China’s Girls Act program hosted an action-packed day at a local zoo, where members sharpened their teamwork, navigation, and problem-solving skills through interactive challenges. Using radio equipment, participants embarked on a mission to locate stations hidden throughout the park, completing various tasks along the way. Participants explored their creativity, crafting unique artwork from natural materials and recycled items like … Read More
Girls Act Equips the Next Generation Through Fun and Learning
AHF Zimbabwe’s Girls Act program hosted a High School Quiz Competition on comprehensive sexuality education (CSE), engaging 65 students from four schools. Supported by the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education, the National AIDS Council, and school leaders, the event aimed to equip students with essential knowledge on safer sex, unplanned pregnancies, family planning, HIV, other STIs, and more. Moderated … Read More
AHF Georgia’s Girls Act Tackles Sexual Health, Relationships, and More
AHF Georgia’s Girls Act Program is redefining education and empowerment for youth. Through regular training sessions, young people gather to learn about vital topics like sexual and reproductive health, menstruation, family planning, STI/HIV prevention, condom use, relationship safety, and addiction. The sessions address real concerns participants face while breaking down the stigma surrounding often taboo subjects with an interactive, … Read More
Joining Hands, Connecting Communities: Girls Act Celebrates Mandela Day
The 2024 Mandela Day theme, Joining Hands, Connecting Communities, inspired AHF South Africa to engage with the next generation of leaders at Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital (PMMH). Together with Girls Act participants, AHF educated patients and caregivers in the Pediatric Outpatient Department, the HIV Pediatric Ward, and the Multi-drug Resistant TB Ward on the importance of childhood nutrition, sustainable gardening, … Read More
Empowering Young Leaders for a Brighter Future
Girls Act Cambodia is taking leadership to the next level by involving its members in organizing and planning this year’s programs. By giving young girls a voice in decision-making, the initiative is not only teaching vital leadership and planning skills but also fostering a new generation of changemakers. Beyond leadership development, Girls Act continues to address critical issues impacting its … Read More
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