"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. World Education JSI | Better health & education outcomes. For all. DREAMS Innovation

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“DREAMS Innovation has built capacity and exceeded all its targets!” Shombi Ellis PEPFAR

The DREAMS Innovation has indeed empowered Africa's daughters. Imma Tabitha is one of the AGYW Champions trained by KELIN. The sky is not even her limit in her quest to rise and inspire other girls: bit.ly/2Wut44E. #breakingthebarriers PEPFAR JSI | Better health & education outcomes. For all. ViiV Healthcare

Impact thru DREAMS Innovation in #eSwatini has been tremendous and the lessons around mentorship support critical. Samu Busika The Bantwana Regional Network PEPFAR JSI | Better health & education outcomes. For all.

The DREAMS Innovation 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 JSI | Better health & education outcomes. For all. 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.

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

94% of AGYW surveyed at the end of KELIN's DREAMS Innovation 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

At PEPFAR DREAMS Innovation 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

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

To effectively build capacity, JSI assessed the 46 grantees and then tailored assistance to each based on their expressed and assessed needs - Wamuyu Manyara DREAMS Innovation PEPFAR Ryan Dutcher #Capacitybuilding

"Over 50% of the local indigenous organizations working on the DREAMS Innovation have received additional funding to continue their work." - Wamuyu Manyara, JSI | Better health & education outcomes. For all.

KELIN'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 ViiV Healthcare Kisumu County @HomaBayGovt

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. DREAMS Innovation Ryan Dutcher #capacitybuilding

Through our DREAMS Innovation 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.

“Options and choices are fundamental to empowering a life free of HIV” - Folami Harris, Project Director of DREAMS Innovation, JSI | Better health & education outcomes. For all.

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