Author: Tiko Africa
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I thought I had no way out
Rita* was just 19 when she found out she was pregnant. Alone, scared, and without support, she didn’t know where to turn. “I was staying with a man because I had no…
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How group therapy helped me reclaim my life
At just 24 years old, Aisha has faced more pain than many people do in a lifetime. But today, her smile shines a little brighter, and her voice carries strength and hope.…
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Blog : The power of integration in supporting girls and young women in sub-Saharan Africa
by Serah Joy Malaba, Co CEO, Tiko When I think about the daily challenges that adolescent girls and young women face in sub-Saharan Africa, it is hard to ignore the systemic issues…
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Emily’s life-changing journey from the streets to a new start
In late 2023, Emily* stood proudly among her peers, celebrating the completion of her Form 4 education. Like many girls her age, she had dreams of joining college, starting a career, and…
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Connecting girls to health and hope in Burkina Faso
Benjamine, a passionate nurse, lives in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso’s economic capital. She works tirelessly at the Maurizio Vlaglini Clinic to support young girls facing sexual and reproductive health challenges. Her mission is…
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Reducing unintended pregnancies through community health innovation
In Ethiopia, young people make up a significant portion of the population. Nearly 70% are under the age of 30. But with youth comes unique challenges: high rates of teenage pregnancy, limited…
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How access to information changed my life
Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso, is a city full of young people trying to build their futures. In the neighbourhood of Tampouy, 19-year-old Aminata lives with her parents, two sisters, and…
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Funding cuts threaten the health and future of Zambia’s youth
In recent years, Zambia had been on a hopeful path. Access to life-saving services like HIV testing, treatment, and family planning was expanding. Young people were learning how to protect themselves, and…
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Sheron’s Voice : dedicated champions empowering girls in South Africa with access to vital healthcare services
Sheron, a mobiliser at Barcelona Clinic in Daveyton, Ekurhuleni is a healthcare champion connecting young people to vital sexual and reproductive health, HIV and mental health services. The challenges that young people…
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Simon’s Voice : A healthcare hero bringing hope to Mathare’s youth
Simon, a clinical officer, has dedicated nearly five years of his life to serving the people of Mathare, an informal settlement in Kenya notorious for its challenges, including poverty, inadequate healthcare, and…
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Funding cuts cripple HIV services for girls and youth in Kampala
In Kampala, where young women face a high risk of HIV, Beth Amupire works as a peer supporter at Kawaala Community Health Centre. Every day, she helps young people stay on track…
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Tiko makes the investment case for girls at CSW
New York, March 2025 Tiko hosted a successful side event at the 69th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69) in New York. The event, titled “Girls as…
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Mercy’s voice: reaching her dream through education
Kilifi county is one among the poorest counties in Kenya. According to the Kenya Poverty Report (2021), Kilifi has a poverty rate of 49.2%. The residents of this county face a myriad…
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Bridges, UBS, and Tiko: sexual and reproductive health case study
Tiko is delighted to be included in a case study from the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship recognizing the world’s first Adolescent Sexual Health Development Impact Bond we are implementing together with United Nations Population…
