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.
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.
Across Kenya, PEPFAR’s DREAMS partnership is supporting young women to lead safe and healthy lives free from HIV.
"I now live in my own house and my sisters are back at school. Thank you for giving me hope."
“I am now a rice farmer who is independent and can fight for my rights and those of others.”
“I am grateful to be able to afford to buy my medication and earn a living at the same time."
"When my dream of becoming a teacher came true, everyone in my community, including my husband, was very proud."
"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.”
“If it weren’t for DREAMS I would be a drop out or a drug addict."
“I was in a place where I could not be seen but I am now visible."
"I'm now the breadwinner of my family."
“I now practice photography as a career and I get jobs and get paid for it."