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CITYZENS GIVING | HIV Prevention in Kilifi

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Kenya has the joint fourth-largest HIV epidemic in the world and adolescent girls and young women account for up to 21% of all new HIV infection.

Through the Moving the Goalposts project, Tibu and other Young Leaders are integrating HIV education into weekly football sessions to help create a safe and supportive space for girls and young women to discuss sensitive issues.

As a result, the girls will have a better understanding of how to reduce HIV infections, challenge important gender stereotypes in the community.

The Young Leaders also provide a valuable support network where they develop caring relationships, as well as important knowledge and skills.