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Sharon Kenya DREAMS project
Sharon, Kenya. Photo courtesy of PEPFAR Kenya.
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Girls with DREAMS: Sharon

"DREAMS has transformed me into a salaried, well-respected, and confident young woman.”

Girls with DREAMS_Lavender
Lavender, Kenya. Photo courtesy of PEPFAR Kenya.
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Girls with DREAMS: Lavender

"I will never depend on a man for money."

Vida 2 kenya dreams project
Vidah, Kenya. Photo courtesy of PEPFAR Kenya.
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Girls with DREAMS: Vidah

“I was able to sit for my national exams and proceed with my nursing course because of DREAMS support.”

Jacinta Kenya DREAMS project
Jacinta, Kenya. Photo courtesy of PEPFAR Kenya.
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Girls with DREAMS: Jacinta

“I started my business the moment I met DREAMS."

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

"I have a good job that enables me to take care of my child and family. Thank you DREAMS."

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Safe Heroes: Upendo, DREAMS Ambassador, Tanzania

"My life is what I can use to help others, so I have to be a champion. I have to be strong for others.”

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Malawi's Social Cash Transfer program

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Good School Toolkit

The Good School Toolkit is an holistic and cost-effective program focused on decreasing staff violence against children in Ugandan primary and secondary schools.

Alembe at the Kigamboni Community Centre library
Alembe, coordinator, Kigamboni Community Centre. Photo: Together for Girls/Alexandra Tucci Thomas/TanzaniaPhoto: Together for Girls/Alexandra Tucci Thomas/Tanzania
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Safe Heroes: Kigamboni Community Centre, Tanzania

“My dream for these children is for them to reach their own dreams according to their own desires.”

Hancy and Janeth Safe Heroes
Hancy and Janeth, activist, Tanzania. Photo: Together for Girls/Alexandra Tucci Thomas/Tanzania.
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Safe Heroes: Janeth and Hancy, activists, Tanzania

“What gives us hope is how we are rescuing these children. If I stop doing this, who will?”

Oliver & Enesi Safe Heroes
Oliver and Enesi, peer educators, Tanzania. Photo: Together for Girls/Alexandra Tucci Thomas/Tanzania.
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Safe Heroes: Enesi and Oliver, peer educators, Tanzania

“My request is that we reach more girls all over Tanzania. They need to know that there is a safe space to talk. We’re here.”

Janisa
Janisa, DREAMS Ambassador, Tanzania. Photo: Together for Girls/Alexandra Tucci Thomas/Tanzania.
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Safe Heroes: Janisa, DREAMS Ambassador, Tanzania

“My salon is famous within the community. People are brought to me even if I don’t know them because they know that I am a champion for the victims of sexual violence.”

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