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 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
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
Unity in Action Empowers Youth with AHF Kenya’s Girls Act
AHF Kenya’s Girls Act teamed up with Boys 2 Men, a program that promotes positive masculinity and life skills for young men, to empower local youth at a recent mentorship session. Girls received menstrual health education and sanitary pads, while boys tackled issues like substance abuse, destigmatizing menstruation, and building self-esteem. The program offers role models and trusted confidants, helping youth … 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 these … Read More
Girls Act Members Chart Their Futures
Ten Girls Act Zimbabwe members explored diverse career paths through hands-on learning by shadowing professionals in the arts and social sciences fields. Their day began with a visit to Diamond FM radio station, where the girls shadowed DJs, sound engineers, graphic designers, and news anchors. At the Manica Post, the girls met editors, learned about journalism, and joined a talk … 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