Author: Hlengiwe
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A BLUEPRINT FOR GIRLS’ HEALTHCARE: Tiko and The Audacious Project release new film on scaling care to bridge critical health system gaps for girls in Africa
NAIROBI, KENYA / NEW YORK, USA – 17 September 2026. At a time when recent international development assistance cuts and service disruptions have left severe gaps in healthcare access across Africa, Tiko,…
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Tiko’s response to the 2026 UNAIDS special report
Keeping the promise to Africa’s girls: Why we must end fragmented care to tackle HIV CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA — The newly released UNAIDS Special Report shows that global progress against HIV…
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The freedom of convenience and control
Nakato Carol, a 21-year-old self-made businesswoman, runs a roadside grocery in Kampala after overcoming personal challenges, including her father’s death and leaving school early.
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How peer support is helping girls build healthier futures in Uganda
At 17, Betty Nalubwama carries a cheerful spirit that defies the hardships she has navigated. Living in Kiganda Zone in Banda, on the outskirts of Kampala, Uganda, Betty manages sickle cell anaemia,…
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From Teen Pregnancy to Purpose: How Shadia Is Building a Better Future
Shadia Namuyanja is a hustler. That is what she calls herself, and she means it without apology. At 21, she makes and sells street food snacks, sells charcoal, and bartends whenever work…