All: Eastern and Southern Africa
Young Heroes of Eswatini: How parenting support is helping keep children safe
Young Heroes, an Eswatini-based organization working to protect vulnerable children, is contributing to reducing the prevalence of violence against children and adolescents in the country through their parenting program.
Lifeline/Childline Namibia tackles violence prevention through parenting
The National Parents and Caregivers Strategy draws on VAC data to break cycles of violence in Namibia, one family at a time
From DREAMS to reality: empowering adolescent girls in Kenya
Using data from Kenya's Violence Against Children & Youth Surveys (VACS), LVCT Health Kenya implemented local prevention programs to combat the cycle of HIV and violence for high-risk girls.
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.
Visit Kiwohede
Justa “Mama J” Mwaituka and her co-founders created Kiota Women’s Health and Development as a safe “nest” for vulnerable Tanzanian youth.
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."