Adolescence is a critical period of formative growth that affects well-being across the life course. The transition to healthy adulthood is dependent on being safe and having a supportive environment to live and learn. In such an environment, adolescents are psychologically and physically safe from all forms of abuse and Read more…
Adolescence is a transitional phase of growth and development between childhood and adulthood. According to WHO, it is in this phase that adolescents experience rapid physical, cognitive and psychosocial growth. These changes affect how they feel, think, make decisions, and interact with the world around them. Adolescents, therefore, need support Read more…
Adolescents and young people have high rates of new cases of HIV/Aids globally. According to UNICEF, in 2020, 410,000 young people between the ages of 10-24 were newly infected with HIV, with 150,000 being adolescents between the ages of 10-19. Less than 25% of these adolescents have been tested for Read more…
SILVIA’S VOICE My name is Silvia from Githurai 44, and I’m 19 years old. When I was in form one, I had a boyfriend, and on our first sexual encounter, I got pregnant. Though my parents were disappointed in me, they never neglected me but gave me the support I Read more…
WHO in partnership with OAY, has a project whose objective is to enhance behavior change in youth by meaningfully engaging them to help prevent and control the spread of Covid-19. Among the institutions mapped for the engagement is Lucky Summer Mosque. During the first visit, we had a lengthy conversation Read more…