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Tiko welcomes South Africa’s Lenacapavir launch and the government’s commitment to prioritise adolescent girls
JOHANNESBURG, 8 June 2026 — Tiko South Africa welcomes the historic official launch of Lenacapavir on Friday by President Cyril Ramaphosa and Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi in Secunda, Mpumalanga. This milestone…
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Tiko’s mobiliser fighting for SGBV justice in Kampala
Betty Nanyonga has been a Tiko mobiliser for five years. She moves through the community every day, and on most weeks she encounters at least one girl who has experienced sexual violence.…
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Justine Nanyonjo: Taking control and inspiring change in her community
In February 2025, a Tiko mobiliser named Geoffrey was walking through the Acholi Quarters, an informal settlement in Kireka on the edge of Kampala, Uganda. He was going door-to-door to connect young…
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2026 Economic Survey reveals an escalating national crisis; urgent action demanded to protect Kenya’s adolescent girls
NAIROBI, KENYA – 4 May 2026. Following the release of the Kenya Economic Survey 2026 by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) on April 29, Tiko makes an urgent call to…
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Itopa’s path towards a career in healthcare
After her studies, Itopa dreams of becoming a nurse – a dream that feels more real now since connecting with a Tiko mobiliser.
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Promise’s blueprint for securing her future
As Promise gains more awareness about her health, she grows in confidence and creativity in other areas of her life.
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Tiko and Dis-Chem partner for free girls contraceptive care in South Africa
Accessing healthcare should be simple, but for many girls and young women in South Africa, the hurdles can be overwhelming. Tiko and Dis-Chem are breaking down the financial, physical and fear barriers…
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More than mobilisers: sisters to the girls
Tiko mobilisers in Ethiopia share how their work motivates them to impact girls’ lives in their communities and their own families too.
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A promising blueprint for maternal and child health
Breaking the cycle – how group antenatal care is transforming adolescent girls’ and child health in Kenya
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Tiko applauds Kenya’s launch of Lenacapavir HIV prevention
Tiko proudly celebrates a historic milestone for public health. This week, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale officially launched the national rollout of Lenacapavir – a groundbreaking, long-acting HIV prevention injection-at Nairobi’s Riruta…
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Honoured and energised: Tiko selected by The Audacious Project to scale impact for millions of African girls
We are deeply honoured that Tiko has been selected as a 2025 grantee of The Audacious Project in support of our goal to impact the lives of 3.5million adolescent girls in Africa…
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TIKO announced as new grantee in The Audacious Project’s 2025 cohort
More power and choice for African girls – Tiko announced as one of The Audacious Project’s newest grantees.
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Reclaiming my future
“Living in a semi-urban community as a stay-at-home mum often made me feel isolated and left behind.”
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Taking charge of my health and future with Tiko
I come from a simple family. My parents work very hard to support us. My father is a carpenter and my mother sells food in the market. I have five siblings, and…
