Leaving no one behind: Meaningful engagement to ensure SRHR for all

To celebrate International Women's Day, we spoke with Make Way youth representatives, Bertha Chulu and Elizabeth Warindi, to hear about what International Women’s Day means to them. We dived into discussing the role of women and youth in realising SRHR, how to leave no one behind and their call-to-action for governments to realise gender parity.

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Youth engagement in SRHR Advocacy: how the youth of Kisumu are taking charge of their sexual reproductive health

Cheshire Disability Services Kenya through the Make Way Programme has been advocating for and with young people with disabilities and compounded vulnerabilities in amplifying their voices and realizing their rights and freedoms in SRH and also empowering them to take action as the drivers of change

Marginalized youth reclaim their power in Rwanda’s Make Way safe spaces

In Rwandan rural communities where sexually active adolescents have limited access to SRHR services and information, the Make Way program is championing self-advocacy and providing information and services through youth-led safe spaces.

Safe spaces transforming lives amidst intersecting challenges

“Before, I never accepted myself and would bow to the social prejudice from family, friends, and society. I was ashamed to walk within the estates and was unable to make friends because people viewed me as a bad omen for having a child with a disability. However, everything changed when I accompanied my daughter to join the Make Way Programme's Safe Space in Mukuru, where I acquired valuable knowledge that has boosted myself esteem as a caregiver,” narrated Agnes.

NUDOR submits shadow report to CEDAW Committee: Advocating for Women and Girls with Disabilities in Rwanda

Interview with Ariane Dusenge, Make Way Country Coördinator in Rwanda

ISJA in focus: new video documents transformation of SRHR conversations

The Circle and the Black Coffee Network have released a video capturing their gathering with religious leaders, health service providers and youth to highlight the Intersectional See Judge Act (ISJA) tool in addressing sexual and reproductive health and rights issues.

Inclusive Safe Spaces, restoring hope among young people

Safe space which stands as an avenue for SRHR advocacy for young girls with disabilities has an aspect of inclusion and intersectionality where Anne says that in their safe space, they are all included and everyone is given time to express themselves they feel valued and respected.

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