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When Care Comes From the Community
Published January 6, 2026
“I like to do things myself,” says Isabel Tinga, 75, a cassava farmer in central Mozambique. She wants to expand her plantation to support herself in old age and provide a financial base for her niece, who suffers from mental illness. Isabel is her niece’s guardian and caregiver. Isabel is usually energetic and productive, but in the…
Topics:
Tuberculosis (TB)
Countries:
Mozambique
Story
A Change of Plans
Published December 19, 2024
Ismail Harerimana stands out with his personal style and passion for supporting young people. As the co-publisher of a magazine, Kigezi Teens, Ismail is influencing teens in his community and making a lasting difference. But he did not always see himself as a media mogul. His early dreams were…
Topics:
Adolescents
Countries:
Uganda
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#YouthLead for the Future
Published September 16, 2024
As leaders from around the world gather for the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly, one word is on everyone’s mind: Future. World leaders are responsible for acting and making a better future, but it is young people who will live with the successes or…
Topics:
Adolescents,
General
Countries:
Democratic Republic of Congo,
Eswatini,
Kenya,
Lesotho,
Malawi
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The Power of Peers
Published August 6, 2024
“I really like to help people. I love to see my neighbor live an enjoyable life,” says David, a 22-year-old adolescent peer supporter at General Hospital Zing in Taraba State, Nigeria. “If I eat a meal, I also want my friend to eat.” This sense of sharing motivates David…
Topics:
Adolescents
Countries:
Nigeria