All: Five facts inspiring hope on International Day of the Girl
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: 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."
Girls with DREAMS: Sharon
"DREAMS has transformed me into a salaried, well-respected, and confident young woman.”
Girls with DREAMS: Lavender
"I will never depend on a man for money."
Girls with DREAMS: Vidah
“I was able to sit for my national exams and proceed with my nursing course because of DREAMS support.”
Girls with DREAMS: Jacinta
“I started my business the moment I met DREAMS."
Girls with DREAMS: Trezar
"I have a good job that enables me to take care of my child and family. Thank you DREAMS."
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.”
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.”