Category: Zambia
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First Zambian young woman to receive the Lenacapavir PrEP injection
Growing up in an overcrowded community in Zambia struggling with poor sanitation, high teen pregnancies, and frequent cases of sexual violence, 23-year-old Loveness has lived through daily challenges that shape many young…
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UNFPA Zambia strengthens partnership with Tiko
LUSAKA, Zambia, 11 December 2025 — UNFPA, United Nations Population Fund is increasing its investment in Tiko’s youth-centred model following a year of exceptional results.
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Discovering the right to treatment without shame: Cecilia’s story of courage.
Every morning at 10:30, Cecilia felt her heartbeat race, not because she was nervous about class, but because her alarm meant it was time to take her medicine. She would quietly unzip…
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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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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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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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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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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…