Train 5,500 Indian youth as peer health leaders
Organization information
Adolescent Health Champions, Inc.
Location: San Francisco, United States of America
Summary
Gender inequality is widespread in India and impacts the health and educational outcomes of its over 240 million adolescent youth. AHC will train 5,500 Indian youth as peer health educators, or "Champions," in 55 schools in India. These Champions will then provide over 60,000 of their classmates the critical health education and support they need to thrive in adolescence, covering topics like menstruation, mental health, sexual & reproductive health, nutrition, and COVID-19.
Project locations
India