CENTRE FOR THE STUDY OF ADOLESCENCE (CSA)
Article By Ann, Big Sister Menstruation is a natural occurrence experienced by nearly all women of reproductive age. The ability to manage menstrual health (MH) with adequate knowledge, safety, and dignity and without stigma is an essential human right. Angela is a 17-year-old talented footballer and team leader of the Bafana girls’ football team …
Article By Ann Mukami Village Savings and Loans Associations (VSLAs) play a critical role in the diversification and increase in women’s income by making access to commercial loans easier through self-managed and self-capitalized savings groups that use members’ savings to lend to each other. The Big Sisters under the SAFIRE program embraced this model after …
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Attaining the highest possible level of health and well-being is a fundamental human right regardless of a person’s color, ethnic background, gender, age, ability or religion, class. These rights are stipulated in various international and regional instruments including the Maputo Protocol. Addressing the root causes of poor health among adolescent girls and young women (AGYW), …
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Article by Esther Mwende Menstruation is a natural process in girls’ and women’s lives and requires special care from a physical and psychological point of view. Negligence in menstrual hygiene can result in different sorts of infections including bacteria. Unfortunately, awareness concerning Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) is not highlighted due to socio-cultural trends. In the …