Power To Youth (Kenya Innovation Challenge)
Situation Amongst numerous cultural practices in Kuria, Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is the most profoundly celebrated ceremony in Kuria, as a rite of passage preceding
Listen to her story: Integrated GBV/SRH Service in South Sudan
Situation According to the World Bank, South Sudan has a population of about 10 million people, with women making up 50% of this population. Women
Design data and technologies platform for conservation at scale
Situation The degradation of Kenya’s water towers presents a critical design challenge. These ecosystems are essential for biodiversity, water security, and local livelihoods but face
Targeted Behavioral Design Assessment for improved Maternal, Infant and Young Child Feeding Nutrition (MIYCN)
Situation The USAID Nawiri program aimed to reduce acute malnutrition in Kenya’s arid regions, addressing persistent issues despite prior investments. It focused on community-based interventions
Youth-Led Research in Kenya
Situation Low uptake of Reproductive health services such as HIV testing, care and support, contraception, and cervical cancer screening despite efforts by various NGOs. This
Adolescent 360-amplify
Situation Being victims of teenage pregnancies, the aspirations of adolescent girls in rural areas of Kenya are cut short. This exposes them to multiple vulnerabilities
Incubator for girl-led solutions in ASRHR
Situation There is a low agency in decision-making for adolescent girls and young women in the projects targeting them regarding their reproductive health. This is
Leonard Cheshire project – SHR
Situation In West Africa, people living with disabilities face significant challenges in accessing essential health services. They are often marginalized, discriminated against, and excluded from
FHM ENGAGE PROJECT – FAMILY PLANNING
Situation Family planning (FP) entrepreneurs have been instrumental in offering women and youth access to a wide range of affordable contraceptive methods through multi-channel delivery
ACCES A LA planing FAMILLIAL POUR TOUTES
Situation Current regulations in Francophone West Africa, particularly in countries like Senegal, Ivory Coast, and Togo, restrict pharmacists from administering injectable contraceptives and other implants.
Academy of Women Entrepreneurs Senegal
Situation The Academy of Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) in Senegal was a project spearheaded by USAID to empower women entrepreneurs in the region. Recognizing the importance
Report ‘The State of HCD in Africa’ – 2023
YUX in partnership with Proportion Global, the Institute of Design and Innovation, HCD exchange and the Aga Khan Foundation initiated The State of HCD in
Promoting Immunization in Ethiopia
Situation Girl Effect (GE) is an international non-profit that builds media that girls want, trust, and need. In particular, Girl Effect Ethiopia and its partners
Governance Innovation To Improve Healthcare Service Delivery in Nigeria
Situation The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in Ekiti State revealed structural weaknesses in the healthcare system, prompting MIT GOV/LAB’s Innovation unit in partnerships with
Addressing Maternal Mortality in Nigeria
Situation The Smiles for Mothers program, through a consortium (Solina Center for International Development, Clinton Health Access Initiative, and Co-Creation Hub), worked to support the
Advancing Self Care for Women & Girls in Humanitarian Settings (Uganda)
Situation Self-care constitutes a fundamental aspect of women’s and girls’ approach to addressing their health requirements and those of their families. Lately, independent management of
Attracting NEET Youth to Find Jobs
Situation Kyrgyzstan has 320,000 youth (20% youth population) in ​Neither Education, Employment or Training (NEET) category​. Youth living in southern districts of Kyrgyzstan are most
Under 5 Child Vulnerability, Bihar India
Situation Bihar, an impoverished state in India, has one of the world’s highest demographics of children suffering from malnutrition, mortality, and morbidity. New research says
Empowering Collaborative Pest Control Solutions in Ghana. A Human-Centered Approach
Situation In the past, countries worldwide faced challenges in keeping up with emerging pests that could harm their agriculture. CABI, a global organization, stepped in
Promoting SHRH, Mental Health, and Entrepreneurship Through Multimedia in Uganda
Situation In today’s fast-paced digital era, television has emerged as a powerful medium to engage urban youths, providing them with access to a diverse range