What We Do

Programs That Create Lasting Change

From reproductive health and self-care to education and economic empowerment, our programs work together to give every girl and young woman the tools to thrive.

SRH, FP, ADH & SGBV Self-Care & Nutrition Education Excellence Economic Empowerment
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SRH · FP · ADH · SGBV

Sexual & Reproductive Health, Family Planning, Adolescent Health & SGBV

We partner with communities to ensure all girls and young women access quality family planning, sexual and reproductive health information, and services; to prevent and respond to sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV); and to promote holistic adolescent health (ADH) from puberty through young adulthood.

Objectives
  • Expand contraceptive choice and uptake, including self-care methods.
  • Equip adolescents with age-appropriate SRH knowledge and life skills.
  • Reduce incidence and impact of SGBV through prevention, safe referral, and survivor support.

How we drive impact: training and mentoring Village Health Teams (VHTs), teachers, and peer educators to deliver accurate information and quality services; convening community dialogues and radio forums to dispel myths and foster supportive social norms; and establishing youth-friendly service points with confidential referral pathways so every young person can access care safely and with dignity.

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Self-Care & Nutrition

Self-Care & Nutrition

At TEGEM, we champion self-care as a vital pillar for improving health and well-being. We believe that when individuals and communities are equipped with the right knowledge and tools, they can take charge of their health, prevent disease, and manage conditions, both with and without direct healthcare support. Through multi-sectoral engagement, TEGEM works with the Ministry of Health to contribute towards realisation of Universal Health Coverage.

We work closely with cultural leaders to promote self-care practices and enhance health literacy. Their influence helps embed healthy habits within communities, making self-care accessible, relatable, and sustainable — while helping decongest health facilities.

Key Areas
Family Planning Antenatal Care HIV / STIs Post-Abortion Care
Also Expanded To
NCDs (Hypertension, Diabetes) Mental Health & Nutrition Adolescent Health Older Persons & PWDs
03 Girls learning in a classroom
Education Excellence

Education Excellence

At TEGEM, we believe every girl deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and lead. Through targeted school outreaches and community partnerships, we work to close learning gaps, foster digital fluency, and promote inclusive, student-centered teaching — ensuring girls stay in school and reach their full academic potential.

Objectives
  • Strengthen teaching quality with regular, context-specific professional development workshops.
  • Expand safe, inclusive learning environments by equipping schools with essential digital and physical resources.
  • Improve retention and completion rates for girls, especially in underserved and marginalized communities.

How we drive impact: collaborating with district education offices to deliver gender-sensitive, learner-centered teacher trainings; providing schools with tablets, solar-powered classrooms, and replenishable libraries; and engaging parents, local leaders, and school management committees in mentorship and advocacy — creating a supportive ecosystem that keeps girls in school and on track to succeed.

04 Young woman working on a small business enterprise
Economic Empowerment

Economic Empowerment

We equip adolescent girls and young women with market-relevant skills, financial literacy, and access to micro-finance so they can generate sustainable livelihoods and contribute to household resilience.

Objectives
  • Deliver vocational training (tailoring, agribusiness, digital skills).
  • Foster entrepreneurship through mentorship, business planning, and seed capital.
  • Facilitate linkages with savings groups, SACCOs, and local markets.

How we drive impact: partnering with local private-sector champions and micro-finance institutions to secure internship placements and accessible small-business loans; delivering gender-responsive business coaching and peer-learning forums to build technical and leadership skills; and rigorously tracking changes in participants' incomes and business survival rates to continually refine our training curricula and support services.

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