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When Erica Joaquim Cuamba* was diagnosed with HIV at age 21, fear, shame, and silence quickly took over her life….

In Northern Mindanao, Philippines, young people are proving that climate readiness can be learned, shared, and lived. This is made possible through Jhpiego’s BRAVE Project, which enhances students’ agency to turn classrooms into spaces of hope, learning, and leadership, where conversations about health, climate, and well-being come alive.

Catherine is one of 16 health workers trained by the Afya Yangu – Mama na Mtoto project, which has contributed to a 2% reduction in teenage pregnancies in Tanzania’s Kiteto District.

Jovie Erillia had just turned 16 when she realized she was pregnant. She saw her dreams of becoming a teacher come to a screeching halt. But then she met Evelyn, a community health worker, who helped put Jovie’s mind at ease and gave her hope that her pregnancy would not mean an end to her dreams.

A Youth Leader’s Impact on Viral Load Suppression Among Her Peers in Côte d’Ivoire.