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Born and raised in a refugee camp, this 26-year-old is championing SRHR interventions in her community

In a concentrated population community riddled with myths on contraception and sex, she says that youth have begun to approach health centers and ask about contraceptives, condoms and even HIV testing – which was not the case before. She attributes this shift to the weekend SRHR sessions initiated by the Make Way programme.

Among some refugee populations, a girl’s first period means she’s ready to marry

“When I saw blood and told my mother, she shrieked with excitement, attracting the attention of my father and the rest of the community. My father then slaughtered a goat for the clan to celebrate, and they hung a flag on a pole in front of our house.” This flag is often white with a bull painted over it to represent livestock as bride price. It signals to boys and their families the presence of a potential bride in that home. The younger the girl, the more dowry, often in the form of livestock

Intersectional Community Score Card: the accountability tool supporting Kisumu youths to advocate for inclusive healthcare

The Intersectional Community Scorecard (ICSC) is the Make Way programme’s social accountability tool that helps youths with compounded vulnerabilities to promote and claim their sexual and reproductive health and rights.

Advancing Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health Services: Make Way Program Breaks Barriers in Zambia

In a concerted effort to address longstanding challenges in sexual and reproductive health (SRH) access, five organizations are implementing the Make Way Program in Zambia.

Enhancing SRH service coverage for UHC in Zambia

The Government of Zambia, aligning with national targets and UHC goals, prioritizes sexual reproductive health and rights (SRHR) in its key strategy areas. Recent efforts focus on legislative, policy, and program reforms to inclusively address SRHR for marginalized groups.

The Feminist Healing Festival on Radical Care | Recap

Last year for 16 Days of Activism, Akina Mama wa Afrika, Raising Voices with the support of Make Way held a Feminist Healing Festival on Feminist Radical Care. Here is a recap and a free booklet to elighten you about care practices that you can take on.

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