Stories & Impact

Voices of Change, Transformation, and Hope

Discover the inspiring journeys of young people across Tanzania, Rwanda, and Zambia who are leading change in their communities. From personal transformation to community impact, these stories showcase the power of youth leadership and the lasting effects of our programmes.

Youth Voices

Hear directly from young leaders, health workers, and entrepreneurs who are driving change in their communities.

Amina Mwalimu

Youth Leader, Tanzania

SYDP gave me the confidence to speak up about girls' rights in my community. Now I lead workshops on SRHR and have helped over 200 girls access family planning services. My voice matters, and I'm using it to create change.

James Uwimana

Community Health Worker, Rwanda

Through SYDP's training, I learned how to provide adolescent-friendly health services. The impact has been incredible - we've seen a 60% increase in young people seeking reproductive health services at our clinic.

Grace Mulenga

Entrepreneur, Zambia

After dropping out of school due to pregnancy, I thought my dreams were over. SYDP's entrepreneurship programme helped me start my tailoring business. Now I employ 8 other young mothers and we're all financially independent.

Michael Tembo

Climate Activist, Tanzania

The GRuMA marathon opened my eyes to the connection between climate change and health. I now lead tree-planting initiatives in my district and have mobilized over 500 youth to join the climate action movement.

DIVINE Aline Mutesi

Peer Educator, Rwanda

Being a peer educator has transformed not just my life, but my entire community. I've reached over 1,000 young people with accurate SRHR information, and teenage pregnancies in our area have dropped by 40%.

David Phiri

Policy Advocate, Zambia

SYDP taught me that young people deserve a seat at the policy table. I now serve on the district youth council and have successfully advocated for increased funding for adolescent health programmes.

Transformations

Witness the powerful before and after stories that demonstrate the real impact of our programmes.

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Education Reintegration Success

In Morogoro, Tanzania, a group of 45 adolescent mothers who had dropped out of school were supported through SYDP's education reintegration programme.

Impact: 38 out of 45 girls (84%) successfully returned to school and completed their secondary education, with 15 going on to tertiary education.

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Economic Empowerment

25 young women in rural Zambia transitioned from unemployment to running successful agro-enterprises through SYDP's entrepreneurship training and microfinance support.

Impact: Average monthly income increased from $0 to $150, with collective savings of over $50,000 mobilized within 18 months.

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Health Service Access

Rural communities in Rwanda gained access to adolescent-friendly health services through SYDP's mobile clinic programme and provider training initiatives.

Impact: 42% increase in contraceptive uptake and 60% increase in young people seeking reproductive health services.

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Environmental Action

Communities around the Great Ruaha River transformed from environmental degradation to active conservation through GRuMA marathon initiatives.

Impact: 15,000 trees planted, 500+ youth engaged in climate action, and measurable improvement in river water quality.