Author: Tiko Africa
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Data Privacy Day, what does it mean for Tiko?
On January 28th, we join the global community in celebrating Data Privacy Day, a significant occasion to reflect on and evaluate our privacy practices. While privacy and data protection has become a…
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Innovative financing models and new investment partners are needed to secure the future of adolescent sexual and reproductive health in Africa
Opinion piece authored by Serah Malaba, Chief Impact Officer at Tiko, and Myriam Sidibé, Founder and Chief Mission Officer at Brands on a Mission Health systems in Sub-Saharan Africa are failing to…
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Tiko’s work in Kenya is endorsed by United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina J Mohammed at UNGA
New York, USA – At this year’s Summit of the Future, United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina J Mohammed spotlighted the Development Impact Bond in Kenya—the world’s first for Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive…
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Industry experts and philanthropists jointly call for innovative financing models to secure the future of adolescent sexual and reproductive health in Africa
New York, USA – [Press Release] – A high-level panel of industry leaders and philanthropists came together to call for existing and new collaborators to fund, advocate and partner for innovative financing…
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Lencer’s story: growing up in Kibera as a girl
Nairobi, Kenya – Lencer lives in Nairobi’s Kibera neighborhood, one of the largest informal settlements in Africa. Lencer became pregnant at 17 and had to drop out of school, facing stigma from…
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Ella’s voice: the journey to entrepreneurship
Nairobi, Kenya – When Ella found out she was pregnant, she was 17, studying at secondary school with a dream of becoming a business owner one day. For as long as she…
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Sharon’s voice: youth activism in Lusaka
Lusaka, Zambia – By her peers, Sharon is known as an active ambassador for youth empowerment in her community. She is 22 years old and volunteers as a Tiko mobiliser where her…
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Abebe’s voice: perspectives from an Addis clinic
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – Abebe has been working as a senior nurse at the Abay Medium clinic in Addis Ababa for more than 14 years. Several years ago, Tiko approached the clinic…
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Mariam’s voice: mobilising in Ouagadougou
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso – Mariam lives in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso’s vibrant capital city where Tiko in partnership with PathFinder International run the Sira Connect project. She’s been a Sira Connect mobiliser since…
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Nontokozo’s voice: resilience in Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa – Nontokozo grew up in Langaville, on the outskirts of Johannesburg, in a traditional family where consulting a healer is first-choice before seeking medical intervention. By the time Nonotokozo…
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Shakira’s voice: gaining confidence with HIV
Kampala, Uganda – Shakira was born HIV positive, but she didn’t find out about her status until she was 16 years old. Growing up with daily medication, Shakira had always thought she…
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Current realities and the future of menstrual hygiene for youth in Sub-Saharan Africa
Striving for health and wellness amid basic challenges. The future of female youth within Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) holds immense potential but faces significant challenges within the realm of sexual reproductive health such…
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Why Tiko invests in the promise of sexual and reproductive health
By Benoit Renard, CEO and Co-founder at Tiko The ambition to provide universal access to comprehensive sexual reproductive health and rights (SRHR) services is not just a matter of health; it is…
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Tiko unveils new board and commitment to African youth.
African non-profit TIKO announces new Board of Directors and rebrand CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA, 04 DECEMBER 2023 – Tiko, formerly Triggerise, is pleased to announce a strategic rebranding initiative, marking a significant…
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Machine Learning at Tiko: an interview with Carel Agenbag
As our Machine Learning Engineer, Carel Agenbag is leading the charge in developing our capabilities in this exciting new area. Over his time so far, he’s worked on projects that include Client…