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Reproductive health stories from Pathfinder and beyond

An AIDS-free Generation: Inspiring Youth in Kenya Through Dance

Alfred Sigo stands tall, looks squarely into the faces of the teenagers of Mombasa, and lays out the details of how he watched the people he loved die of AIDS. It is a story he has told nearly 100 times, but his eyes still well up when he speaks.

Country: Kenya
Focus Area: HIV & AIDS

The Energy in the Room was Electric

Excitement fills the room at Pathfinder's launch event for a new Lake Victoria Integrated Community-Managed Population, Health and Environment Project that is set to unfold in Uganda and Kenya.

The Motorbike Outreach Model: A “Roaring” Success in Kenya’s North Eastern Province

Photo of Nurse Wilson Kurgat of Shantabaq Disp, APHIA 2 NEP Motorbike Program

In Hollywood films, the motorcycle is often synonymous with youth, rebellion, and leather-clad individuals cruising the streets in search of trouble. But deep in the hinterlands of Kenya, the motorcycle is fast becoming associated with a far more positive image—saving lives.

Country: Kenya
Focus Area: Maternal & Newborn Health

An Outlawed Profession Gets New Life

Since the Kenyan government outlawed home deliveries by traditional birth attendants (TBAs), many Kenyans--especially those in low income areas--have had to adjust.

Addressing Stigma and Discrimination in North Eastern Province

As was the case for Amina, many people in Kenya who are infected with HIV have experienced stigma and discrimination including prejudice, negative attitudes, abuse and maltreatment.