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LVCT DREAMS Kenya march
Advocating for girls' empowerment one step at a time, Guitethia DREAMS site. Credit: Rebecca Musanga, LVCT Health
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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.

Linda Kelley PEPFAR KENYA
Linda, grade 8 student. Image credit: PEPFAR Kenya.
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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.

Flovian DREAMS project
Flovian, a participant of PEPFAR's DREAM Programme in Kenya.
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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
Jane, Kenya. Photo courtesy of PEPFAR Kenya.
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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
Angeline, Kenya. Photo courtesy of PEPFAR Kenya.
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Girls with DREAMS: Angeline

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

Vivian Girls with DREAMS
Vivian, Kenya. Photo courtesy of PEPFAR Kenya.
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Girls with DREAMS: Vivian

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

Catherine Girls with DREAMS
Catherine, Kenya. Photo courtesy of PEPFAR Kenya.
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Girls with DREAMS: Catherine

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

Vyona Girls with DREAMS
Vyona, Kenya. Photo courtesy of PEPFAR Kenya.
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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.”

Hellen: Girls with DREAMS
Hellen, Kenya. Photo courtesy of PEPFAR Kenya.
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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: Sheila
Sheila, Kenya. Photo courtesy of PEPFAR Kenya.
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Girls with DREAMS: Sheila

“I was in a place where I could not be seen but I am now visible."

Rose: Girls with DREAMS
Rose, Kenya. Photo courtesy of PEPFAR Kenya.
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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.”

Yurub 1 dreams project kenya
Kenyan DREAMS Programme participant, Yorub. Photo courtesy of PEPFAR Kenya.
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Girls with DREAMS: Yorub

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

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