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
Girls Act Leads the Way in HIV Prevention
In Indonesia, where only 14% of youth have knowledge about HIV, access to accurate information remains a challenge. To address this, AHF Indonesia hosted a recent session, Casual Talk: The Role of Adolescents in HIV Prevention, bringing together Girls Act members to discuss HIV prevention and awareness in a safe, inclusive environment. Key government representatives, including speakers from the Bali Provincial Education … Read More
Crafting Brighter Futures in Haiti
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
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