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From DREAMS to reality: empowering adolescent girls in Kenya

Champions for change

The photo exhibition, “Champions for change”, brings together personal stories showcasing how individual action can lead to a collective and forceful nationwide movement against gender-based violence.

Girls with DREAMS

Across Kenya, PEPFAR’s DREAMS partnership is supporting young women to lead safe and healthy lives free from HIV.

Girls with DREAMS: Jane

"I now live in my own house and my sisters are back at school. Thank you for giving me hope."

Girls with DREAMS: Angeline

“I am now a rice farmer who is independent and can fight for my rights and those of others.”

Girls with DREAMS: Vivian

“I am grateful to be able to afford to buy my medication and earn a living at the same time."

Girls with DREAMS: Catherine

“If it weren’t for DREAMS I would be a drop out or a drug addict."

Girls with DREAMS: Vyona

"DREAMS gave me a new lease of life – I have my confidence back, I’m independent, and can pay my siblings fees and house rent. I can now live AIDS-free.”

Girls with DREAMS: Hellen

"When my dream of becoming a teacher came true, everyone in my community, including my husband, was very proud."

Girls with DREAMS: Rose

"I now make hair locks, get paid and save, and hope to have a salon of my own. Getting involved with DREAMS gave me hope and skills to become independent.”

Girls with DREAMS: Yorub

"I'm now the breadwinner of my family."

Girls with DREAMS: Flovian

“I now practice photography as a career and I get jobs and get paid for it."