Intersex Society of Zambia
Breaking the Silence: A Campaign for Intersex Awareness and Sanitization
This project aims to create a more inclusive and supportive environment for intersex people by using education, advocacy, and policy changes. Intersex people often face prejudice, stigma, and discrimination, so the project will focus on media sensitisation, community support group interventions, and educational workshops.
United Nations Association of Tanzania
Promoting Contraceptive Use Among Adolescents and Young People in Tanzania
The project’s goal is to promote the use of contraceptives among young people aged 15-24 in Tanzania, with a special emphasis on including youth living with HIV, young mothers, and young fathers. This project utilises an innovative and engaging approach integrating education with sports and games such as football, handball, and draughts to facilitate peer-to-peer learning.
Ambassador for Youth and Adolescent Reproductive Health Programme, Kenya
Empowering PLHIVs (AYPs and AGYW) for SRH and Human Rights Advocacy
The project’s goal is to address the vulnerability of People Living with HIV (PLHIV), especially Adolescents and Young People (AYPs) and Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW). These vulnerable groups often face exploitation and lack comprehensive knowledge about Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) rights. The project aims to reduce HIV reinfection, combat stigma and discrimination, prevent new HIV infections, and empower PLHIV to assert their rights, including human rights and SRH rights, through targeted education, skills, and advocacy opportunities.
National Association of Young People, Malawi
Youth 4 Diversity (You4D) Project
This is a 12-month project aimed at promoting diversity, inclusivity, and overall well-being among young people aged 15-24. The project focuses on supporting Young Key Vulnerable Populations (YKVPs) communities, such as LGBTQ+ individuals who are disproportionately affected by HIV. It will address issues related to HIV, sexual and reproductive health and rights, and mental health through activities like community engagement, peer support, mentorship, leadership development, advocacy, and collaboration with local organisations and health experts.
Young Africa, Zimbabwe
Strengthening the Capacity of 20 Young People Living with Disability in Zimbabwe through Economic and Social Empowerment
The main goal of this project is to empower young people aged 16-35 with disabilities in Zimbabwe. Young Africa plans to identify and connect with young people with disabilities through community outreach programs and social media platforms. The aim is to provide training and workshops on entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and vocational skills to equip them with the knowledge and skills necessary to start their own businesses or secure employment opportunities. Ultimately, the goal is to help them achieve economic independence and social inclusion.
