Young Voices: The Y+ Global Podcast

In this engaging episode, we delve into the intricate world of health financing and community engagement. Discover how effective advocacy can transform healthcare systems and empower communities. We'll break down complex financial mechanisms, highlight successful case studies, and feature insights from leading advocates and experts. Listen in to learn how communities can leverage resources, in...

In this thought-provoking episode, we dive deep into the critical topic of finding a cure for HIV and its significance in our current era. Join us as we explore the medical, social, and economic impacts of HIV, and discuss the advancements in research and treatment. We'll hear from experts in the field, personal stories from those affected, and examine the global efforts underway to eradicate...

Key Discussion Points Mental health and stigma- Strategies for mental health support and community building. Sexual and reproductive health - Focus on relationship challenges YPLWHIV face Empowerment and advocacy - Success stories of young people making a difference in their communities. Speaker - Dr. Emish Ondiek Organizations Involved Committee of African Youth Advisors (EGPAF) Paza 4 Y...

In this podcast episode, implementing partners will discuss the mid-term review results, including plans to ensure the achievement of targets. This Midterm review (MTR) was commissioned to act as an essential halfway point evaluation for the ongoing You(th) Care Project and give a clear picture of the project’s progress including impact, outcomes, outputs as well as highlight best practices, gaps...

La criminalisation des consommateurs de drogues, des personnes LGBTIQ+ et des travailleuses du sexe entrave non seulement l’accès à des services indispensables, notamment les soins de santé et la protection sociale, mais accroît également la vulnérabilité de ces communautés au VIH. Dans cet épisode, nous explorons l'intersection puissante des droits légaux, de la décriminalisation et de l'...

Despite the clear need and disproportionate risk, adolescents and young people living with HIV (AYPLHIV) are underserved in the HIV response. Peer support constitutes a crucial form of adolescent and youth-responsive service packages as part of differentiated service deliveries that can support adolescents to access,and maintain treatment.

Reflecting on transitioning from adolescence to adulthood while living with HIV, in this episode of My reality campaign we highlight some of the most significant challenges young people living with HIV face, especially those that might differ from typical growing-up concerns. We discuss how growing up with HIV can influence our friendships or romantic involvements, and share practices that can gui...

The criminalisation of people who use drugs, LGBTIQ+ people and sex workers not only hinders access to much-needed services, including healthcare and social protection but also increases these communities’ vulnerability to HIV. In this episode, we're exploring the powerful intersection of legal rights, decriminalisation, and health access, especially as it pertains to the LGBTQIA+ community.

The intersections of identity, sexuality, and HIV advocacy, focusing on the unique challenges and narratives of queer communities and transgender populations, especially among Young Key Populations is at the heart of an effective HIV response. In this episode of My Reality campaign, we hone in on the specific challenges that queer and transgender youth face within the HIV Movement and discuss how...

This episode shines a spotlight on the pressing need for Comprehensive Sexuality Education, especially for adolescents and young people, both living with and affected by HIV. The classroom can be both a haven and a battleground, and we're here to dissect these dynamics. The unique experiences and realities faced by adolescents and young people guide this discussion and help us identify innovat...

With the evolving landscape of HIV advocacy, the role of experienced mentors guiding the Young Key Populations cannot be overstated. In this episode of My Reality campaign, we discuss the importance of mentorship and how it impacts the journey and approach of Young Key Populations in the HIV advocacy space, and the qualities of an effective mentorship that can shift the trajectory of HIV programmi...

We are delving into the heart of the youth-led HIV movement, focusing on the unique challenges and triumphs faced by Young Key Populations. In this episode of My Reality podcast we discuss the most pressing challenges Young Key Populations face in their advocacy journey, explore how do youth-led HIV initiatives differ in their approach, and shed light on support structures and resources crucial fo...

In this first episode of the My Reality podcast we are diving deep into the world of HIV advocacy with a special focus on Young KeyPopulations. Our discussion is beautifully aligned with the World AIDS Day theme, "Let Communities Lead." We explore the importance of young key populations’ involvement in HIV programming and hear inspiring real-life stories of how young advocates made a sig...

Universal Healthcare Coverage (UHC) is a global initiative striving to ensure that all people, everywhere, can access quality health services they need without financial hardship. The core tenets of UHC rests on principles of equity, non-discrimination and the right to health,aiming to reach and cover even the most marginalised populations, ensuring that no one is left behind. The recent High Leve...

World AIDS Day, observed annually on December 1st, is a global initiative to raise awareness about the HIV/AIDS pandemic, show support for those living with HIV, and remember those who have succumbed to the disease. This year's theme for World AIDS Day "Let Communities Lead," serve as the foundation for our World AIDS Day edition with focus on young people leading self-care advocacy....

Self-care is an essential aspect of maintaining good health. With the help of evidence-based tools like medicines, counselling, diagnostic kits, and digital technologies, individuals can take an active role in their healthcare. This empowers them to be in charge of their own well-being while simultaneously reducing the burden on healthcare systems. In an upcoming episode, mental health advocates a...

Universal Health Coverage (UHC) aims to provide affordable and high-quality healthcare to all individuals without causing financial hardship. The principles of equity, non-discrimination, and the right to health ensure that even the most marginalized populations are reached and covered, leaving no one behind. To build equitable health systems, we must give young people a chance to be architects of...

You(th) care project aims to enable adolescents and youth aged 10-25 years, especially girls and other vulnerable adolescents, in Kenya, Tanzania, and Zambia to advocate for and practice self-care for their SRHR needs and to increase access to (digital) self-care services and commodities. The project is implemented by 8 partners across the countries and three regional partners.

You(th) care project aims to enable adolescents and youth aged 10-25 years, especially girls and other vulnerable adolescents, in Kenya, Tanzania, and Zambia to advocate for and practice self-care for their SRHR needs and to increase access to (digital) self-care services and commodities. The project is implemented by 8 partners across the countries and three regional partners.

The Youth wise project aims to amplify the voices of young people living with HIV in Kenya  and Malawi to enable them to practice self-care and fulfill their sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) needs. In order to promote visibility of the YouthWise project and amplify the agenda for self-care amongst young people Y+ Global is engaging in a series of podcasts.

Criminalisation of Young Key Populations is one of the most formidable barriers to SRH care, as it restricts access to and use of health and social services, leading to an increase in violence among and against Young Key Populations. This podcast was hosted to commemorate the 16 Days of Activism 2022. The discussion is about how the criminalisation laws and policies affect the SRHR of young key po...

You(th) care project aims to enable adolescents and youth aged 10-25 years, especially girls and other vulnerable adolescents, in Kenya, Tanzania, and Zambia to advocate for and practice self-care for their SRHR needs and to increase access to (digital) self-care services and commodities. The project is implemented by 8 partners across the countries and three regional partners.

You(th) care project aims to enable adolescents and youth aged 10-25 years, especially girls and other vulnerable adolescents, in Kenya, Tanzania, and Zambia to advocate for and practice self-care for their SRHR needs and to increase access to (digital) self-care services and commodities. The project is implemented by 8 partners across the countries and three regional partners.

You(th) care project aims to enable adolescents and youth aged 10-25 years, especially girls and other vulnerable adolescents, in Kenya, Tanzania, and Zambia to advocate for and practice self-care for their SRHR needs and to increase access to (digital) self-care services and commodities. The project is implemented by 8 partners across the countries and three regional partners.

Self-care is not a new concept when it comes to healthcare management, especially for chronic diseases. The recent global trends, including humanitarian emergencies, existence of public health emergencies like COVID-19, shortages of healthcare workers has motivated health systems to adapt other approaches like self care. Self-care allows individuals to take charge of their own health, with or with...