DREAMS Innovation

#Watch the video, ‘DREAMS Fulfilled,’ to learn more about the @DREAMSChallenge @JSIhealth @PEPFAR youtu.be/rPesFV0octs

10 countries, 46 innovations, 144,479 women and young girls reached with #HIV prevention services through @DREAMSChallenge & @PEPFAR Learn more: ow.ly/e2Aw50u9UGH

At @PEPFAR @DREAMSChallenge event today, Emilie Efronson of @AidData shared how we partnered with Zambia's National AIDS Council to transition from a paper-based health info system, to a fully online system that's now used by 300+ organizations. bit.ly/2J4wsj1

“Options and choices are fundamental to empowering a life free of HIV” - Folami Harris, Project Director of @DREAMSChallenge, @JSIhealth

Through our @DREAMSChallenge partnership with Zambia's National #HIV/#AIDS Council, we've seen just how critical responding to stakeholders’ needs and demands is to ensuring #health information system buy-in and use, said Emilie Efronson of @AidData.

Being honest when we did our first self-administered organizational capacity assessment really helped us to grow! Peninah Mwangi, #Kenya Bar Hostess Empowerment & Support Prog. @DREAMSChallenge @GHDatState #capacitybuilding

@KELINKenya's DREAMS end-line survey results show the increase in AGYWs' vulnerability is related to household poverty index. There is therefore need to put more resources to empower women in economic activities @ViiVHC @KisumuCountyKE @HomaBayGovt

To effectively build capacity, JSI assessed the 46 grantees and then tailored assistance to each based on their expressed and assessed needs - Wamuyu Manyara @DREAMSChallenge @PEPFAR @GHDatState #Capacitybuilding

"Over 50% of the local indigenous organizations working on the @DREAMSChallenge have received additional funding to continue their work." - Wamuyu Manyara, @JSIhealth

Layering interventions to provide comprehensive services was critical to the success & impact @DREAMSChallenge partners had in the 10 priority countries. @PEPFAR

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"My life is changed forever." Moved by Nondumiso Lukhele's story. She fought great hardship and now is a proud mom and successful student, with the support of her #DREAMS mentor. Thank you for sharing such a raw account of your experience. @WorldEd @JSIhealth @DREAMSChallenge

94% of AGYW surveyed at the end of @KELINKenya's @DREAMSChallenge project indicated an increase in contraceptive use. 80% of AGYW utilise information to help peers get SRHR services using referral mechanisms & 55% have shifted perceptions on key issues as a result of the training

Esther Gama from @savethechildren presents how they were able to successfully build a bridge to employment for #AGYW in #Malawi

“I met my first ‘artisan welder’ in Zomba, #Malawi, she’d been making windows and door frames with pride, thanks to @PEPFAR @DREAMSChallenge investments.” Shombi Ellis

Impact thru @DREAMSChallenge in #eSwatini has been tremendous and the lessons around mentorship support critical. Samu Busika @BantwanaOVC @PEPFAR @JSIhealth

The @DREAMSChallenge brought together a diverse group of organizations to empower & protect young #women in sub-Saharan Africa from #HIV infection. We're proud to have been part of this program to help young women stay HIV-free. @PEPFAR @JSIhealth aiddata.org/blog/data-drea…

“Bar and taverns can be used in the fight against #HIV” - Gershom Kapalaula from Afya Mzuri sharing his insights and lessons learned from their innovation focused on linking men to HIV services.

The @DREAMSChallenge has indeed empowered Africa's daughters. Imma Tabitha is one of the AGYW Champions trained by @KELINKenya. The sky is not even her limit in her quest to rise and inspire other girls: bit.ly/2Wut44E. #breakingthebarriers @PEPFAR @JSIhealth @ViiVHC

“@DREAMSChallenge has built capacity and exceeded all its targets!” Shombi Ellis @PEPFAR