Category: Uganda
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Taking charge of my health and future with Tiko
I come from a simple family. My parents work very hard to support us. My father is a carpenter and my mother sells food in the market. I have five siblings, and…
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How SOMERO community-based organisation is reaching girls through integrated care
In Bwaise, one of Kampala’s largest informal settlements, life is not easy for young people. Poverty, overcrowding, stigma, and limited access to basic services shape everyday reality. For many girls and young…
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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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Tiko welcomes WHO Endorsement of HIV Prevention Injection, Lenacapavir
Nairobi, Kenya, 23 July, 2025 – The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially recommended the use of long-acting injectable Lenacapavir for HIV prevention, marking a significant advancement in the fight to end…
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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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World Population Day: the power to choose
At Tiko, it is a privilege to walk alongside the girls that we serve, as they navigate a world that often leaves them behind. An estimated 26 million girls and young women…
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Tiko introduces co-leadership model to strengthen its commitment to the future of girls in Africa
Tiko has appointed Serah Joy Malaba as Co-Chief Executive Officer, joining founder and current CEO, Benoit Renard, in a shared leadership model aimed at scaling impact for adolescent girls across Africa. The…
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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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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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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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Embracing innovative financing to drive measurable impact by Benoit Renard, Co-CEO, Board Director, Co-founder – Tiko
In a complex and uncertain world, the societal challenges of today require innovative solutions that can scale and sustain. That’s why innovative financing models, such as outcome based financing mechanisms, including development…