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
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
Girls Act Goes beyond the Classroom to Empower Girls
Girls Act Guatemala members recently led an educational session for 90 girls from low-income public schools, covering key topics like reproductive and menstrual health and the prevention of HIV, other STIs, and unplanned pregnancies. The sessions empowered young girls with knowledge, helping them make informed decisions about their health. By creating a safe and supportive environment, Girls Act is ensuring … 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
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