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Tiko welcomes South Africa’s registration of Lenacapavir, a breakthrough in HIV prevention for girls.
Nairobi, Kenya, 3rd November 2025: South Africa’s historic approval of Lenacapavir (LEN) , a revolutionary long-acting injectable, marks a critical turning point in the fight against HIV. Tiko is set to play…
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Strengthening government partnerships to advance adolescent health in Nasarawa State, Nigeria
The Nasarawa State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tiko in Nigeria to scale up adolescent health and empowerment initiatives across the state. The partnership, formalised at the Nasarawa…
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Tiko at ICFP2025
📆: 3-6 November, 2025 Tiko is thrilled to be attending the annual International Conference on Family Planning (ICFP) this year in Colombia. The theme for 2025 is Equity Through Action: Advancing Sexual…
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Shantel refused to let her future slip away
At only 18 years old, Shantel has lived through challenges that would break the spirit of many. The firstborn in a family of four, she grew up in Mutituni in Kenya where…
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Standing with girls against sexual and gender-based violence
Violence forces girls out of school, fuels unintended pregnancies and increases vulnerability to HIV. Why addressing SGBV is a key pillar of tackling the triple threat.
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Racheal’s story of strength and resilience living with HIV
In Chipata Township, Zambia, the narrow streets are alive with the noise of children playing, vendors calling out to passersby, and the hum of overcrowded homes pressed tightly together. But beneath the…
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Niza’s journey of acceptance and strength
In Chipata Township, Zambia, 18-year-old Niza has grown up in an environment where survival often takes precedence over dreams. Her father works long hours on a tobacco plantation, while her mother stays…
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Amina’s story of breaking cycles and building futures
In Mathare, one of Nairobi’s largest informal settlements, 16-year-old Amina’s childhood was shaped by daily struggles. The sights and sounds of her community tell stories of resilience, but also of hardship. Poverty…
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Bungoma County, Kenya, seals pact with Amref and Tiko to boost youth health
Bungoma Governor, Kenneth Lusaka has signed a tripartite Memorandum of Intent with Amref Health Africa and Tiko to roll out Youth Empowerment Centres for Health (YEC4H) in all 45 wards. The initiative…
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Seline’s journey of healing and hope
At just 19 years old, Seline had already faced more challenges than many do in a lifetime. From Kenya, she lost both of her parents when she was still a child, an…
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Contraceptives must reach girls and young women, not the flames, says Tiko
Nairobi, Kenya, 30th July 2025 – Tiko strongly condemns the imminent destruction of $10 million worth of U.S. funded contraceptives, a decision set to take place in France. These vital supplies procured…
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Finding my purpose in tech to deliver positive impact for girls
I didn’t exactly choose a career in tech, it chose me. Having studied accounting, I was later exposed to software that led me to quality assurance. What started as a chance encounter…
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Tiko welcomes WHO Endorsement of HIV Prevention Injection, Lenacapavir
Nairobi, Kenya, 23 July, 2025 – The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially recommended the use of long-acting injectable Lenacapavir for HIV prevention, marking a significant advancement in the fight to end…
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Life changing support and care in Uganda
Shakirah is a 21-year-old young woman who moved from her village to Kampala after completing her S.4. She came to the city with high hopes of getting a job and improving her…
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World Population Day: the power to choose
At Tiko, it is a privilege to walk alongside the girls that we serve, as they navigate a world that often leaves them behind. An estimated 26 million girls and young women…