Author: Tiko Africa
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First Zambian young woman to receive the Lenacapavir PrEP injection
Growing up in an overcrowded community in Zambia struggling with poor sanitation, high teen pregnancies, and frequent cases of sexual violence, 23-year-old Loveness has lived through daily challenges that shape many young…
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UNFPA Zambia strengthens partnership with Tiko
LUSAKA, Zambia, 11 December 2025 — UNFPA, United Nations Population Fund is increasing its investment in Tiko’s youth-centred model following a year of exceptional results.
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Sabi’s strength: rebuilding, rising, and believing again
Seventeen-year-old Sabi lives in one of Kampala’s largest low-income urban communities. After losing both her parents at a young age, her elder brother took over her care and education. When she completed…
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Cynthia’s journey back to school
For many girls in urban Kenya, sexual and gender-based violence impacts different aspects of their lives. Silenced and isolated they can be denied access to education, or forced into unpaid work. It…
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Ten things we can learn about the role of AI in revolutionising community-centred public health reforms
Key takeaways from our all-women panel discussion ‘From Promise to Dignity: Powering Human-Centred Care with AI’ hosted by Tiko at the 2025 Global Digital Health Forum
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Discovering the right to treatment without shame: Cecilia’s story of courage.
Every morning at 10:30, Cecilia felt her heartbeat race, not because she was nervous about class, but because her alarm meant it was time to take her medicine. She would quietly unzip…
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Supporting Survivors of Gender-Based Violence in Kasarani, Kenya
In Kasarani, an urban neighbourhood in Nairobi, life moves quickly. The streets are alive with small shops, salons, hardware stores, and entertainment joints, filled with young people striving to make a living.…
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Protecting girls starts with addressing sexual violence now
As the world marks the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, Tiko is calling for urgent action to end sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) and disrupt the cycle of HIV infection,…
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Tiko is an Action for Women’s Health awardee
CAPE TOWN, South Africa, November 12, 2025 – Tiko has been announced as one of 80+ organizations that were awarded funding through Action for Women’s Health, a $250 million global open call,…
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Young advocates leading the change against the triple threat
Across Africa, youth advocates are transforming the conversation on adolescent health, confronting head-on the triple threat of teenage pregnancy, HIV, and gender-based violence. Their work is reshaping communities, challenging stigma, and proving…
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Tiko, Bridges Outcomes Partnerships and FP2030 announce ‘Girls’ Outcomes Platform’ – a breakthrough model to finance adolescent health and wellbeing
BOGOTÁ, Colombia – 3 November 2025. Tiko, in partnership with Bridges Outcomes Partnerships and in collaboration with FP2030 today announces the launch of the Girls’ Outcomes Platform, a pioneering outcomes-based financing mechanism…
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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…