Collaborative efforts like this are key to building sustainable futures for our youth. The work #GIRLH and partners are doing is to ensure adolescent girls in #Karamoja have lasting access to SRHR resources and opportunities. 💪🏽 #YouthEmpowerment#Sustainability#SRHR#Community
#MercyCorpsUganda hosted a #sustainabilityworkshop with key local stakeholders to ensure SRHR initiatives for adolescent girls thrive beyond the GIRL-H program. Together, we are building lasting support structures for #SRHR. Read more via https://t.co/YDUlDNUrCr
These initiatives, underscore our commitment to fostering safe spaces and sustainable change within communities. Explore these developments in our latest newsletter.
Strategic partnerships with media entities, and community systems are integral to our efforts, particularly through collaboration with male change agents and participant in Champion Days, which challenge harmful cultural norms and promote gender equality.
Today, @SAPCONE hosted a Mission from USAID Kenya for @USAID-led DATA QUALITY ASSESSMENT.
@SAPCONE is implementing @USAID Cross-border Community Resilience Activity in #KaramojaCluster
This visit aimed to conduct a Data Quality Assessment (DQA) for the @CBCResilience Activity.
On this World Humanitarian Day, we take this opportunity to appreciate the work of our donors, staff, partners, and stakeholders in making our communities better and giving them a chance to a better tomorrow. humanity lies in our ability to uplift & support one another.
@wasda_kenya in collaboration with @mercycorps under @GirlHProgram hosted an advocacy campaign on social behavior changecommunication(SBCC).The event’s theme was break stereotype and embarace diversity. great chance for our community to discuss roles without gender segregation.
This groundbreaking initiative is part of our commitment to empowering youth by making digital literacy accessible to all, recognizing that in today's rapidly evolving world, digital skills are essential for success and sustainable development.
INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DAY 2024
As we celebrate International Youth Day 2024, GIRL-H is excited to introduce our digital innovation -curriculum digitization, which now allows youths in Kenya, Uganda, Nigeria, access valuable life skills and health content directly from their phones.
By embracing this digital platform, we are not just providing education but also equipping the next generation with the tools they need to thrive in the digital age.
Uganda's sexual violence rates account for 21.9% of females & 8.3% of males aged 15-49 (Uganda DHS, 2016). Karamoja accounts for 14% of cases, with 50% of criminal justice cases related to sexual violence. Let's empower 5,000 adolescents with SRHR knowledge & support!
Celebrating #WorldYouthSkillsDay! Empowering youth for peace and development. GIRL-H program impacts Kenya, Nigeria, Uganda: 5,197 participants reached with business training and mentorship. From fashion design, confectionery, photography, mechanics, make up and hair stylist etc.