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Values Are Sexy When Working in SRHR: 5 value-driven lessons learned during my time at CHOICE
Our Amazing RHRN 2 Program Coordinator, Samy Verhaaren, is leaving CHOICE! In this article, Samy shares 5 value-driven lessons she has learned during her time at CHOICE.
READTaYA: A Youth-Led Organization Defying the Odds Since 2003
Act Now: Protect Youth-Led Movements. If you can donate, please do. It doesn't matter how big or small every donation counts. With your donation we can continue to ensure that young people can make decisions about their own bodies. If you are a peer NGO, stand with us in solidarity and create space in your programming for true youth participation. If you are a donor, invest in youth-friendly processes and prioritise youth-led initiatives. If you are in government, uphold your commitments, not just in words, but in action and funding.
READUNYPA: Defending Dignity, Defying Defunding
Act Now: Protect Youth-Led Movements. If you can donate, please do. It doesn't matter how big or small every donation counts. With your donation we can continue to ensure that young people can make decisions about their own bodies. If you are a peer NGO, stand with us in solidarity and create space in your programming for true youth participation. If you are a donor, invest in youth-friendly processes and prioritise youth-led initiatives. If you are in government, uphold your commitments, not just in words, but in action and funding.
READCHOICE at a Crossroads: 27 Years of Youth Leadership in Crisis
Act Now: Protect Youth-Led Movements. If you can donate, please do. It doesn't matter how big or small every donation counts. With your donation we can continue to ensure that young people can make decisions about their own bodies. If you are a peer NGO, stand with us in solidarity and create space in your programming for true youth participation. If you are a donor, invest in youth-friendly processes and prioritise youth-led initiatives. If you are in government, uphold your commitments, not just in words, but in action and funding.
READBeyond Visibility: How Blue Diamond Society is Shaping Nepal's Queer Future
This Pride Month, CHOICE listened to Angel's perspectives on the queer scene in Nepal. Angel's identity as an indigenous trans woman from a migrant family has propelled her into a life of activism and advocacy. Angel's achievements with the Blue Diamond Society in Nepal are commendable and we hope you feel as inspired as we did in learning about her.
READTubonge na Art: Breaking Barriers Through Art
Designed to empower young people to take up space confidently, Tubonge initiative has fostered meaningful and inclusive youth participation in Mombasa, Kisumu, and Nairobi. Implemented by the Youth Executive Board of the Right Here Right Now program, Tubonge has used art as a tool of awareness by integrating artistic expression into SRHR advocacy.
READSustaining the Youth Movement: How can we keep the fire burning?
Youth Engage, a knowledge sharing platform for diverse young people from the RHRN2 and PTY programs, held its final session of 2024 and reflected on what sustainability looked like for youth movements and structures. This reflective gathering, led by Mumina from Right Here Right Now Kenya and Rafiatou from Power to Youth Ghana, centered on exploring practical strategies to build resilience, secure funding, adapt to shifting priorities, and ensure the long-term impact of youth-led initiatives in advancing adolescent and youth sexual and reproductive health and rights (AYSRHR).
READEmpowering Youth in Indonesia: Building Change from the Ground Up Through a Sustainable District-Level Strategy in RHRN2
In Indonesia, a transformative RHRN2 youth movement is making waves through KOMIK (Komunitas Orang Muda Inklusif), an inclusive youth community founded just two years ago. At its core lies a sustainability strategy rooted in capacity building—equipping young people with the tools and skills to lead, advocate, and create meaningful change in their communities.
READVery Demure, Very Mindful; Conversations with Youth in Mozambique & eSwatini
Melchior and Sara (Youth Ambassador for SRHR) share some reflections on their recent trip to Mozambique & eSwatini connecting with young people!
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