Category: Stories of Change
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Racheal’s story of strength and resilience living with HIV
In Chipata Township, Zambia, the narrow streets are alive with the noise of children playing, vendors calling out to passersby, and the hum of overcrowded homes pressed tightly together. But beneath the…
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Niza’s journey of acceptance and strength
In Chipata Township, Zambia, 18-year-old Niza has grown up in an environment where survival often takes precedence over dreams. Her father works long hours on a tobacco plantation, while her mother stays…
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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…