Category: Stories of Change
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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…