Ethiopia Yosef is a strong advocate for the sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) of university students. He is the Oromia Region Officer of the “Higher Education Initiative,” a large SRHR information and behavior change project working with university students in more than 30 universities in Ethiopia. The goal of the project is to improve the health and quality … Read More
Firehiwot Kassa Mohammed
Ethiopia Firehiwot is a powerful leader in the field of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). She has worked with PRO PRIDE as radio program reporter, and currently produces “Gudayachen” (Our Concern), a nationally broadcasted PMC radio program that focuses on gender issues, harmful traditional practices, and female genital cutting. Rise Up Cohort: Youth Champion 2015
Gemeda Olana
Ethiopia Gemeda is committed to improving health outcomes among youth. He has more than six years’ experience in communications, sexual and reproductive health and rights, health program implementation, and community organizing. Gemeda’s work entails collecting information in the field, identifying gaps, and designing promotional material. Rise Up Cohort: Youth Champion 2015
YOPSIS: Meet the Champions Series – Part 11
A discussion with Abdulrazaq Alkali and Abdullahi Yakubu of Youth Society for the Prevention of Infectious Diseases & Social Vices, an NGO which promotes the social well-being of young people, including women of reproductive age.
WHARC: Meet the Champions Series – Part 10
An interactive discussion with Oluwatoyin Owolabi and Wilson Imongan of Women’s Health and Action Research Centre, an NGO which works to promote the SRH and social well-being of women and adolescents.
WFI: Meet the Champions Series – Part 9
A discussion with Henrietta Itsemekhona and Rosemary Adejoh of Women Friendly Initiative, an NGO which conducts advocacy to improve policies for comprehensive RMNCH services and promotion of access to youth-friendly SRH services. Champions for Change (C4C) is pleased to continue our ‘Meet the Champions’ Series. This bi-monthly blog series highlights the work of 24 Nigerian leaders currently participating as C4C … Read More
Girl Declaration – Guatemala
Rise Up is proud to share the voices and perspectives of inspiring girl leaders from Guatemala! This video amplifies girls’ stories and voices, and we invite you to meet them, hear from them, and join our movement so that girls can attend school, stay healthy, escape poverty, and overcome violence.
Girl Power Initiative: Meet the Champions Series – Part 8
A conversation with Ehita Aikpitanyi and Ifeyinwa Charity Okonkwo of Girl Power Initiative, an NGO youth development organization that empowers in-and-out of school adolescent girls to enjoy their SRHR and achieve their full potential. Meet our Champions from Girl Power Initiative in Nigeria Champions for Change (C4C) is pleased to continue our ‘Meet the Champions’ Series. This bi-monthly blog series … Read More
Girls Behind the Camera – Malawi (Full Version)
In October 2014, six young women from around Malawi participated in “Girls Behind the Camera,” an intensive six-day technical workshop focused on media advocacy. In addition to sharpening their digital storytelling skills, the girls wrote, produced, directed and recorded this nine-minute video sharing their experiences overcoming abuse and injustice. Each girl’s story focuses on a key issue area she is working … Read More
Girl Child Concerns: Meet the Champions Series – Part 7
Features Umma Iliyasu-Mohammed and Tonia Ayeke of Girl Child Concerns, an organization providing holistic interventions to meet girls’ reproductive health and educational needs. Champions for Change (C4C) is pleased to continue our ‘Meet the Champions’ Series. This bi-monthly blog series highlights the work of 24 Nigerian leaders currently participating as C4C champions. C4C’s Champions in Nigeria are working together to … Read More
