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Reclaiming my future
“Living in a semi-urban community as a stay-at-home mum often made me feel isolated and left behind.”
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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 integrated care changed *Linda’s life
When *Linda became pregnant at 17, fear was her constant companion. Living in a dense urban settlement in Kenya, she remembers the moment clearly, not because of joy, but because of the…
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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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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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Cynthia’s journey back to school
For many girls in urban Kenya, sexual and gender-based violence impacts different aspects of their lives. Silenced and isolated they can be denied access to education, or forced into unpaid work. It…
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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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Shantel refused to let her future slip away
At only 18 years old, Shantel has lived through challenges that would break the spirit of many. The firstborn in a family of four, she grew up in Mutituni in Kenya where…
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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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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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Ten things we can learn about the role of AI in revolutionising community-centred public health reforms
Tiko was delighted to host an all-women panel for our event From Promise to Dignity: Powering Human-Centred Care with AI at the 2025 Global Digital Health Forum (GDHF) held between 3-5 December…
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Standing with girls against sexual and gender-based violence
Across Africa, millions of girls are growing up with dreams as big as their courage. Yet, for too many, those dreams are cut short by a reality no girl should face, sexual…
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Finding my purpose in tech to deliver positive impact for girls
I didn’t exactly choose a career in tech, it chose me. Having studied accounting, I was later exposed to software that led me to quality assurance. What started as a chance encounter…
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Blog : The power of integration in supporting girls and young women in sub-Saharan Africa
by Serah Joy Malaba, Co CEO, Tiko When I think about the daily challenges that adolescent girls and young women face in sub-Saharan Africa, it is hard to ignore the systemic issues…
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Reducing unintended pregnancies through community health innovation
In Ethiopia, young people make up a significant portion of the population. Nearly 70% are under the age of 30. But with youth comes unique challenges: high rates of teenage pregnancy, limited…
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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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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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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…
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Creative financing model strengthens collaboration for impact in Ethiopia
The value in undertaking an outcome-based financing (OBF) model in Addis Ababa and Bahir Dar has been tangible for us at Triggerise (now Tiko). The clear parameters allowed our team to focus…
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How real-time data spurred success in world-first adolescent sexual reproductive health development impact bond
Development impact bonds (DIBs) are increasingly appealing alternative funding models for social interventions, as funders only pay for outcomes, not inputs or activities. This characteristic ensures value for money for funders, as…
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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…
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Tiko applauds Kenya’s launch of Lenacapavir HIV prevention
Tiko proudly celebrates a historic milestone for public health. This week, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale officially launched the national rollout of Lenacapavir – a groundbreaking, long-acting HIV prevention injection-at Nairobi’s Riruta…
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Honoured and energised: Tiko selected by The Audacious Project to scale impact for millions of African girls
We are deeply honoured that Tiko has been selected as a 2025 grantee of The Audacious Project in support of our goal to impact the lives of 3.5million adolescent girls in Africa…
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Data Privacy Day
Today, the world celebrates Data Privacy Day! And at Tiko we would like to take this opportunity to reaffirm the importance of following strong privacy practices to foster an ethical and strong…
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Integration is the only way forward for girls’ health and wellbeing
The scale and urgency of the challenge to support millions of girls to rise up in the face of the Triple Threat, take control of their health and dreams, and have a…
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Protecting girls starts with addressing sexual violence now
As the world marks the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, Tiko is calling for urgent action to end sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) and disrupt the cycle of HIV infection,…
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Young advocates leading the change against the triple threat
Across Africa, youth advocates are transforming the conversation on adolescent health, confronting head-on the triple threat of teenage pregnancy, HIV, and gender-based violence. Their work is reshaping communities, challenging stigma, and proving…
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Tiko, Bridges Outcomes Partnerships and FP2030 announce ‘Girls’ Outcomes Platform’ – a breakthrough model to finance adolescent health and wellbeing
BOGOTÁ, Colombia – 3 November 2025. Tiko, in partnership with Bridges Outcomes Partnerships and in collaboration with FP2030 today announces the launch of the Girls’ Outcomes Platform, a pioneering outcomes-based financing mechanism…
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Tiko welcomes South Africa’s registration of Lenacapavir, a breakthrough in HIV prevention for girls.
Nairobi, Kenya, 3rd November 2025: South Africa’s historic approval of Lenacapavir (LEN) , a revolutionary long-acting injectable, marks a critical turning point in the fight against HIV. Tiko is set to play…
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Strengthening government partnerships to advance adolescent health in Nasarawa State, Nigeria
The Nasarawa State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tiko in Nigeria to scale up adolescent health and empowerment initiatives across the state. The partnership, formalised at the Nasarawa…
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Tiko at ICFP2025
📆: 3-6 November, 2025 Tiko is thrilled to be attending the annual International Conference on Family Planning (ICFP) this year in Colombia. The theme for 2025 is Equity Through Action: Advancing Sexual…
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Bungoma County, Kenya, seals pact with Amref and Tiko to boost youth health
Bungoma Governor, Kenneth Lusaka has signed a tripartite Memorandum of Intent with Amref Health Africa and Tiko to roll out Youth Empowerment Centres for Health (YEC4H) in all 45 wards. The initiative…
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Contraceptives must reach girls and young women, not the flames, says Tiko
Nairobi, Kenya, 30th July 2025 – Tiko strongly condemns the imminent destruction of $10 million worth of U.S. funded contraceptives, a decision set to take place in France. These vital supplies procured…
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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…