About the READY Movement

In many countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, young people have limited access to youth-friendly sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services and accurate information. Young people are often excluded from programs and decisions about their own sexual and reproductive health and rights. READY is a vibrant movement powered by youth-led and youth-serving organisations dedicated to empowering Resilient and Empowered Adolescents and Young People. It has provided a platform for young people to take the lead in advocacy and meaningful engagement. The READY Movement is led by the Global Network of Young People Living with HIV (Y+ Global) with support from Frontline AIDS and its partners.

Resources

In collaboration with youth allies and experts, we have curated and developed numerous publications that guide young people in making the right decisions on their Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights.

READY to Advocate

READY to Advocate is a guide for young people living with HIV who want to be involved in advocacy. The booklet explores topics around advocacy and the issues that you care about, offering suggestions for ways to get involved, top tips for your work, as well as advice from seasoned advocates.

READY to Evolve

READY to Evolve is an interim strategy set to shape the trajectory of the READY movement over the next four years, 2023 – 2027. Youth-led networks and organisations can use this strategy to chart the course for the future of the READY movement.

36000+

Empowered Young People

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Country Partners
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Our Impact

The READY Movement is a coalition led by young people to support those aged between 10 and 24 who are living with or affected by HIV in countries across Sub-Saharan Africa. Since 2016, through innovative partnerships, the movement has empowered over 36,000 young people from diverse backgrounds. The READY Movement is crucial because it focuses on empowering and mobilising adolescents and young people from all walks of life and addressing critical issues such as HIV and SRHR through a wide range of programmatic interventions.

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READY Academy 2.0 - Recap and highlights

The READY Academy 2.0 was held in Estwani from May 19 to May 25, 2024, with 30 participants from Anglophone African countries. Its goal was to empower young activists to navigate the challenging anti-rights landscape by providing them with skills and confidence to document human rights violations, raise awareness, advocate against discriminatory laws, and influence social norms. The program was supported by Frontline AIDS, the Embassy of the Netherlands in Maputo, Mozambique, and UNDP.

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Testimonies from READY Leaders

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