Sarah alheiwidi

Qualitative researcher in the Gender and Adolescent Global Evidence program @GAGE_programme .

[GAGE programme @GAGE_programme]

#Endline planning is underway in Istanbul! Today we were joined (virtually) by @eecoast & @JoeStrongDemog for an exciting discussion on #SRH and #socialnorms & key priority areas for GAGE research.

[Kassahun Tilahun @kasishmar]

@GAGE_programme is undertaking a #Planning&LearningEvent in Turkey, Istanbul. On our first day, we are discussing on surprising insights learned through the #GAGE research and the skills developed across our journeys. #GAGE_LearningEvent
@njones_gage @Tassew18 @MeganLLoydLaney

[GAGE programme @GAGE_programme]

📢Book launch and #webinar, happening next week (22nd Feb)!

We will be sharing key findings from our new book ‘Young People in the Global South: Voice, agency and citizenship’, during an interactive #webinar, co-facilitated by young people.

Sign up here👉https://t.co/qyYAe9Y4UQ

[GAGE programme @GAGE_programme]

Our forthcoming book '𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆����𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡: 𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞, 𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩' reimagines political participation and civic engagement for youth in the Global South.
See the thread 🧵for insights from our contributors 👇

[Nicola Jones @njones_gage]

Drawing on our new @GAGE_programme midline data on #adolescent #SRH, @alheiwidi is presenting on the major gaps in young people’s access to SRH information in #Jordan and esp. the inequities facing #refugee communities at event in Amman co-hosted with @HPC_Jordan @Refugees

[Silvia Guglielmi @SilviGuglielmi]

"Making the future #disability #inclusive for #youth!"

Thank you for an incredibly inspirational session at the Global Forum for Adolescents #1point8 - moving the agenda on #youth #inclusivity through #research #advocacy and #policy!

[PMNCH @PMNCH]

.@alheiwidi from @GAGE_programme: “Looking at numbers, we found out that compared to adolescents who do not have a disability, those with disabilities were 71% more likely to be emotionally distressed“. #1POINT8

[GAGE programme @GAGE_programme]

Have you signed up for Global Forum for Adolescents yet?

This Thursday at 16.00-16.50 CET @alheiwidi will be presenting GAGE research findings on the experiences of young people with disabilities.

Sign up here 👉https://t.co/5Fb89i0LdU

#1point8

[GAGE programme @GAGE_programme]

🚨New podcast episode!

Following their presentation at the Arab Adolescent Forum, @alheiwidi and Arkan, a young woman with a disability, discuss the participation challenges facing adolescents with disabilities in Jordan.

Listen here 👉https://t.co/yQrJIAwURN

#1point8

[GAGE programme @GAGE_programme]

GAGE researcher @alheiwidi discusses her three key takeaways from the @WomenDeliver conference:

1) The need for multisectoral investments
2) The value in nurturing partnerships
3) The importance of girls #voice and #agency

Watch it here 👇https://t.co/nXTJVjxUYi

[GAGE programme @GAGE_programme]

"After my safeguarding shift, I opened my official Women Deliver Conference app and had the tough job of selecting which session to attend. There are so many interesting titles, it can be a bit overwhelming!"

[GAGE programme @GAGE_programme]

How do we collectively create a culture that empowers girls?

🔊Listen to ep 1 of our new podcast, w/ @Rob_Isimbi & @Eve_odhis ahead of the release of our upcoming book on girls #voice and #agency.
👉https://t.co/KvVdKpFsdl

#WD2023

[GAGE programme @GAGE_programme]

Our #WD2023 event "Where is the money?" highlighted the need to amplify girls’ voices and visibility.

Yet in 2021 only 1% of gender and adolescent-targeted ODA went to adolescent- or youth-led organisations.

Read our new policy note here 👉https://t.co/ZmM3182ywe

[Sarah alheiwidi @alheiwidi]

"كان المراهقون ذوي الاعاقة الاكثر دخولا الى عتبة الضيق والكرب النفسي بنسبة ٥١٪ "
Adolescents with disabilities were the most vulnerable to psychological distress with a rate of 51%. @GAGE_programme #NCFA_jordan

[Sarah alheiwidi @alheiwidi]

GAGE and The National Council for Family Affairs are launching two papers on adolescent psychosocial well-being in Jordan @GAGE_programme @njones_gage #NCFA_jordan

[GAGE programme @GAGE_programme]

In the Middle East and North Africa, the prevalence of mental disorders (17.3% for girls and 16.8% for boys) is the second highest in the world.

Read our paper that explores mental health for adolescents in Gaza during #COVID19 👇https://t.co/1tFRMi19mi

[GAGE programme @GAGE_programme]

📢Save the Date!

In the lead up to the @WomenDeliver #WD2023, @AdolescentPlan will be hosting a WD Global Dialogue where we will be sharing key findings from our recent publication: ‘Investing in Adolescent Girls’.

Register for the online webinar here 👉 https://t.co/f2Avf7qeto

[Sarah alheiwidi @alheiwidi]

📢New @IJQMonline @GAGE_programme article, out now!
What #qualitative methods can be used to analyse #adolescent education and health trajectories in #crisis contexts? Read here to find out  👇https://t.co/02iBsuT9eB

[GAGE programme @GAGE_programme]

Preparations are underway for our event at the Crowne Plaza Beirut Hotel in Beirut tomorrow!

We will be presenting our research findings on the impact of the compounded crisis on #adolescents and youth in #Lebanon

Find out more 👉https://t.co/7QI30WK1SQ

[GAGE programme @GAGE_programme]

Today @judesajdi and @njones_gage are presenting our research on refugee youth's economic empowerment in Jordan.

Findings from this research are outlined in our new report 👉https://t.co/yWsM5rXgmF

Also available in Arabic 👉https://t.co/xXdkdXQoW5