Introduction
Activate Action is a youth-led organization working with young people living with HIV and disabilities, providing them with mentorship, training, and resources to help them address the stigma and challenges associated with their conditions.
Our organization is committed to empowering young people through a range of initiatives, including sexual reproductive health education, HIV management, mental health support, leadership training, economic empowerment, and advocacy. By engaging with our community, we hope to raise awareness and promote inclusivity for individuals living with disabilities and HIV.
Activate Action
Our Values
Accountability and Transparency
Integrity and Trustworthiness
Partnership
Innovation
Partners
Our Programs
Economic Empowerment and Livelihood
Ubuntu Community Cyber
Numerous rural youths in underserved areas face the potential of lagging behind their urban counterparts
Street Business School
Gender disparities and entrenched societal norms detrimentally impact women’s well-being,
Photo Start (past project)
Unemployment in rural communities, such as Homabay, has led to mental health challenges
Health and Education
Her Future, Her Way
Our initiative supports 50 teenage mothers through counseling services in schools.
Mental Health Support
We provide psychological support to young individuals living with HIV and disabilities
Youth-Friendly SRHR Services
Activate Action operates two youth-friendly SRHR centres
Our Impact
500
Young individuals living with HIV and disabilities trained in mental health, enhancing their coping skills and community engagement, particularly in policy spaces and leadership.
150
Women trained in entrepreneurship, with startup grants provided to kickstart their businesses.
50
Support for 50 teenage mothers, helping them return to school.
15,000
Outreach to over 15,000 young people with sexual and reproductive health information and services.
Establishment of a youth-friendly SRHR facility.
5,000
Distribution of over 5000 reusable sanitary towels.
Activate Action News
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/where-you-sit-when-old-shows-stood-youth-rogers-omollo-o2xff/
NTV Kenya
https://ntvkenya.co.ke/news/homa-bay-varsity-students-get-free-boxes-of-condoms-ahead-of-valentines-day/
France24
https://www.france24.com/en/video/20221202-aids-in-kenya-homabay-county-where-fish-are-traded-for-sex