Empowering Young Women: The AGYW Health and Wellness Alliance
AGYW Health and Wellness Alliance
The AGYW Health and Wellness Alliance
is a pioneering initiative created by young women in Kenya, aimed at empowering adolescent girls and young women to lead healthier lives. The organization focuses on providing crucial education about reproductive health, mental wellness, and healthy living through engaging outreach programs and school workshops. We also support young women struggling with substance use by offering harm reduction services and collaborating with local organizations to promote safer practices.
our mission
To create safe, inclusive, and empowering spaces for adolescent girls and young women by promoting access to health care, education, economic opportunities, and leadership development.
our vision
A world where adolescent girls and young women are empowered, healthy, and free to realize their full potential.
agyw Programs
This program is crucial for helping young women and adolescent girls make informed choices about substance use while reducing the risks associated with drug abuse.
Drug Harm Reduction Program
A mental well-being program is essential to support the emotional and psychological health of adolescent girls and young women.
Mental Well-Being Program
Leadership training workshops focused on communication, public speaking, and teamwork. Peer mentorship programs where older girls mentor younger ones.
Leadership and Mentorship Programs
Objectives: Promote physical, emotional, and mental well-being.
Health and Wellness Programs
Objectives: Empower young women to be financially independent and develop business acumen.
Entrepreneurship and Financial Literacy Programs
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What they say
Success stories
. “So far, so good — you’ve really helped us.”
“So far, so good,” said one of the girls when we asked about our visit to her school. “When you came with the pads, it wasn’t just about getting something to use — it was the way you spoke to us, like we mattered. You told us we could still dream big even when challenges come. I used to think my situation was permanent, but now I feel like I can change it.”
“The drug talk opened my eyes.”
After a mentorship session on drug abuse and prevention, one student approached us with a shy smile. “I didn’t know how easily someone can be trapped in those habits until you explained it,” she said. “The examples you gave made it real, and now I can also help my friends stay away from those things. You didn’t just tell us ‘don’t do drugs’ — you showed us why our future is worth protecting
“I feel lighter after the mental health talk.”
During a mental health and wellness workshop, a girl in the back quietly listened the whole time. As we wrapped up, she raised her hand and said, “I’ve never heard anyone talk about stress and sadness like this before. I thought it was just me. Now I know I can talk to someone and get help. I feel lighter, like a load has been taken off my shoulders. Please keep coming back.”