Absolutely inspiring, Peris! Your dedication proves that true empowerment creates ripples of change; lifting girls, strengthening communities, and shaping a brighter future. Keep leading with courage and vision, because when adolescent girls and young women rise, the world rises

We did it 🥳🥳

Hurrah! We did it today peers! Today, we brought together seventy (70) young people and key community leaders — including representatives from the Office of the MP, MCA, and the Chief — to mark International Youth Day 2025 under the global theme: "Local Youth Actions for the SDGs

Youth must be at the table—not just invited, but heard. Through safe spaces; youth forums, innovation hubs, and civic engagement, we the adolescent girls and young women and adolescent boys and young men can align our lived realities with development priorities at the Global,

Local ownership means youth understand, influence, and lead development efforts globally, nationally and at our county level @KilifiCountyGov @DOHKilifi. It’s about translating big plans into community action—like clean water projects, youth-led climate campaigns, against sexual

For many of us in Kilifi South Subcounty and beyond, SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 8 (Decent Work) hit closest to home. We need skills, opportunities, and safe spaces to grow. The Social Pillar of Vision 2030 and youth empowerment programs in the Kilifi County's County

Lack of access, limited representation, and tokenism are major hurdles in Kilifi County and beyond. Youth are often excluded from key spaces and/or invited too late to influence outcomes. Without mentorship, resources, or trust, our voices remain unheard. "We don’t just need a

Rigid gender roles and cultural biases silence many young voices—especially adolescent girls and young women and marginalized youth. Poverty forces many into survival mode, leaving little room for civic participation and engagement in Kilifi South Subcounty and beyond. These

By valuing each other’s strengths—elders bring wisdom, youth bring innovation. Collaboration works when there’s mutual respect, shared goals, and open communication. It’s not about age—it’s about impact. "When generations unite, solutions become timeless."

Respectful intergenerational dialogue means listening without judgment, speaking with humility, and creating safe spaces for exchange. Dialogue should be two-way, where both youth and elders feel heard, valued, and empowered to act. "Respect isn’t about agreeing—it’s about

To ensure that marginalized youth especially adolescent girls and young women, youth with disabilities, and rural youth are included in development conversations, we must go beyond inclusion and practice intentional outreach. This means accessible venues, gender-sensitive

If you had the power to change one thing in Kilifi South and beyond today, we’d ensure every youth in her/his diversity has access to quality education and meaningful work. Empowerment starts with opportunity and that’s what we need most urgently. "Change begins when opportunity

To all the young people in Kilifi County take bold steps even when the outcome isn’t guaranteed. In our Kilifi County, where many of us the youth face systemic obstacles, we should cultivate a courageous mindset that shifts the narrative around failure and success in

With the support of @HerVoiceFund, the @RisingWinners continues to implement targeted, information-service-based peer sensitizations among Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW) across Kaloleni, Kilifi South, and Rabai Sub-counties. These sessions aimed to address inequalities

Following the targeted, information-service-based peer sensitizations among Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW) across Kaloleni, Kilifi South, and Rabai Sub-counties, three priority actions were established that adolescent girls and young women call for the Kilifi County

Kaboom! In Tsangatsini Village, Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW) during targeted, service-based peer sensitization sessions, emphasized this powerful message: "You and I—united in action and voice—against SGBV, HIV/AIDS, Malaria, and TB." With unwavering determination,

Adolescents and young people in their diversity have needs that should be met for healthy adolescence and productive fulfilling adulthood #AYPinKilifiCounty #PositiveYouthDevelopment

Adolescents and young people are a huge proportion of our Kilifi County's Population, it is time we seriously invest in it #AYPinKilifiCounty #PositiveYouthDevelopment @KilifiGender @kilifi_youth @KilifiY61707 @AngazaKilifi @mwarakaya @MariakaniY @Ysd_kilifi @safecommunity4

Change the perspective Kilifi County and Kenya #AYPinKilifiCounty #PositiveYouthDevelopment

The social functioning aspect of young people in Kilifi County, enabling them to adequately and resiliently combat and overcome risky demands and overwhelming challenges, is inadequately invested in. Adolescents and young people, especially adolescent girls and young women in