Catherine Shayo (in white) poses with Rachel Daudi (in red) and other girls visiting the hospital for ASRH services. Photo by Frank Kimaro.
Adolescent and Youth HealthStoryTanzania
December 3rd, 2024

Power to Girls: Improving access to information and health services for adolescents in Tanzania

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.

A cross section of trainers during the CAB-LA workshop at the Africa Regional PrEP Learning Network Meeting in Nairobi, Kenya.
HIVRISEStory
October 22nd, 2024

With leadership from Ministry of Health expert trainers, RISE supports the introduction of long-acting injectable pre-exposure prophylaxis

With its innovative CAB-LA PrEP training toolkit and regional training-of-trainers approach, the RISE project is equipping health leaders across Africa to expand HIV prevention options—laying the groundwork for a future where HIV transmission is dramatically reduced.

Cote d'IvoireHIVStoryYouth
August 27th, 2024

Empowering Youth in Fighting Against HIV

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

Young women attending a DREAMS Empowerment Livelihood for Adolescent session at Kimu PHCC, Juba.
Adolescent HealthHIVStory
August 20th, 2024

Working toward a Brighter Future in South Sudan

In South Sudan, the Hayatna project is transforming the lives of adolescent girls and young women—equipping them with HIV prevention knowledge, job skills, and renewed confidence to build safer, healthier, and more self-reliant futures.

HIVMaternal HealthStoryTuberculosis
August 8th, 2024

RISE Provides HIV Services Support for Infants and their Families

During an antenatal care visit in Luanda, Angola’s capital, Laurinda, a 39-year-old mother, tested positive for HIV. The diagnosis devastated…