AYP/AGYW Programme

Our Focus

Helping young people grow with knowledge, confidence and pathways to opportunity

Adolescent & Young People Empowerment

Our AGYW/AYP programme provides practical, youth-focused services that support health, safety, education and personal growth for young people in the community.

Sexual and reproductive health education and awareness
HIV/AIDS testing and referral support
Biomedical support through testing and PrEP services, including oral and injectable PrEP through partner clinics
Family planning information and access support
Gender-based violence prevention and psychosocial support
Life-skills, leadership and career guidance sessions
Community outreach, peer education and youth dialogue forums

Latest News on AYP/AGYW

Community Engagement

Community Dialog on Youth Support

Young people and caregivers joined a productive dialogue focused on support, awareness and safer choices.

Programme Highlight

Strengthening Access to Care and Guidance

Our outreach work continues to connect young people with practical guidance and trusted support services.

Programme Impact

How the AYP/AGYW programme supports healthier futures

500+

Young people reached through empowerment sessions, dialogues and awareness activities.

120+

Participants supported with information, referrals and follow-up care pathways.

25+

Community-based events that encouraged healthy choices and peer support.

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Partners and stakeholders strengthening access to education, care and opportunity.

Our Approach

A youth-centred model that combines information, support and long-term growth

Safe and Welcoming Spaces

We create supportive environments where young people can speak openly, learn confidently and build resilience with trusted adults and peers. We currently provide safe spaces in Nkomazi Sub District and Bushbuckridge Sub District.

Skills and Leadership Development

Through the AGYW/AYP programme, we strengthen young people’s confidence and future prospects by building practical life skills, leadership abilities, and decision-making capacity. We support them to make informed choices about health, education, relationships and career pathways.

Referral and Follow-Up Support

When additional care is needed, we connect young people to services, mentors and community networks that continue supporting their journey.

Programme Journey

We began our AGYW/AYP journey in 2019–2022 through the in-school AGYW programme in Mbombela Sub District, laying the foundation for early prevention, support and health education among young people.

In 2024–2025, we expanded into the AYP out-of-school programme, working in Matsulu and Barberton, with safe spaces established in those locations to support young people beyond the school environment.

Currently, the 2025–2028 AYP out-of-school programme continues to grow, following the My Journey programme guidelines and focusing on HIV prevention, wellbeing, referrals and community-based support.