Organizations running this strategy · 10
Activities of orgs running this strategy
A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above — what the strategy looks like on the ground.
- Advocating for sexual and reproductive health and rights at national and international levels DEUTSCHE STIFTUNG WELTBEVOELKERUNG (DSW) (GERMAN FOUNDATION FOR WORLD POPULATION)advocacyEngages in political dialogue with decision-makers in Germany, the EU, and East Africa to advance sexual and reproductive health and rights, gender equality, and increased funding for human rights-based development cooperation. Includes advocacy on youth-friendly health services and global health policy.
- Combating gender-based violence and harmful cultural practices DEUTSCHE STIFTUNG WELTBEVOELKERUNG (DSW) (GERMAN FOUNDATION FOR WORLD POPULATION)advocacyImplements programs to end gender-based violence, including female genital mutilation and child marriage, and promotes bodily self-determination for women and girls in East Africa.
- Funding investigative journalism on population development and global health DEUTSCHE STIFTUNG WELTBEVOELKERUNG (DSW) (GERMAN FOUNDATION FOR WORLD POPULATION)grantmakingFunds research trips for journalists, bloggers, and vloggers to sub-Saharan Africa to produce reports on population dynamics, global health, and gender (in)justice, supporting public awareness and advocacy.
- Generating demographic data and population projections DEUTSCHE STIFTUNG WELTBEVOELKERUNG (DSW) (GERMAN FOUNDATION FOR WORLD POPULATION)researchCompiles health and demographic data from national and international sources including UN, WHO, and World Bank, and produces population estimates and projections for 2024, 2035, and 2050. Maintains a comprehensive country database of geopolitical entities.
- Implementing international programs through strategic partnerships DEUTSCHE STIFTUNG WELTBEVOELKERUNG (DSW) (GERMAN FOUNDATION FOR WORLD POPULATION)direct serviceImplements youth-focused sexual and reproductive health programs in East Africa through partnerships with governments, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders.
- Providing mentorship and health support to vulnerable youth DEUTSCHE STIFTUNG WELTBEVOELKERUNG (DSW) (GERMAN FOUNDATION FOR WORLD POPULATION)direct serviceOffers monthly mentorship support to teenage mothers living with HIV and covers transportation costs for mobile and flying nurses to ensure access to health services in remote areas.
- Providing sexual and reproductive health education and services to youth in East Africa DEUTSCHE STIFTUNG WELTBEVOELKERUNG (DSW) (GERMAN FOUNDATION FOR WORLD POPULATION)direct serviceImplements comprehensive sexuality education programs and ensures access to contraception for adolescents and young people in East Africa, supporting their right to self-determined family planning. Programs are delivered through school-based events, youth clubs, and community outreach in four East African countries.
- Strengthening youth empowerment through peer education and youth networks DEUTSCHE STIFTUNG WELTBEVOELKERUNG (DSW) (GERMAN FOUNDATION FOR WORLD POPULATION)capacity buildingEstablishes and supports youth clubs and empowerment centers in East Africa, training youth as peer educators on sexual health and building a network of 295 youth clubs and 40 empowerment centers under its Strategic Approach to Youth Empowerment.
- Distributes program guides through digital and print channels WAMCdirect serviceProvides a digital program guide in PDF format, issues printed guides to active members, and offers a monthly digital guide via email to mailing list subscribers.
- Operates multi-platform audio streaming services WAMCdirect serviceOperates a live radio broadcast stream and a secondary HD2 stream, and provides a mobile application for streaming content on iOS and Android devices.
- Operates weekday and weekend broadcast programming schedule WAMCdirect serviceOperates a weekday morning radio program from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., broadcasts All Things Considered on weekdays from 4–6 p.m. and weekends from 5–6 p.m., and produces a biweekly radio program aired on Wednesdays and Thursdays with 30-minute episodes.
- Produces and broadcasts daily news and current events programming WAMCdirect serviceProduces and broadcasts multiple daily news programs including "Northeast Report" and "Northeast Report Late," featuring news reports, interviews, business updates, and analysis with regional editors. Also produces a daily news magazine program hosted by Lucas Willard and integrates international content from BBC and Stardate.
- Produces commentary, opinion, and public discussion content WAMCdirect serviceProduces daily commentary and opinion programming, hosts weekly discussions on women's perspectives and societal issues with experts, and features listener comments on the Friday edition of Midday Magazine.
- Produces specialized cultural and arts programming WAMCdirect serviceProduces and broadcasts weekly Metropolitan Opera performances during the season and creates radio segments focused on arts and culture topics.
- Provides daily weather forecasting services WAMCdirect serviceProvides morning and evening weather forecasts as part of its daily broadcast, including detailed summaries of current conditions, temperature highs, humidity, and heat index values for the region.
- Advocates for women's legal rights and bodily autonomy WOMEN ACROSS FRONTIERSadvocacyConducts feminist pedagogy to educate the public on abortion as a legal right and bodily autonomy, monitors the implementation of abortion laws to ensure compliance and universal access, and supports advocacy efforts such as campaigning for parliamentary office in Narok to advance legislation against female genital mutilation (FGM).
- Conducts research on global gender issues and publishes thematic reviews WOMEN ACROSS FRONTIERSresearchProduces research-based content including published reviews in multiple issues of Women Across Frontiers Magazine from 2015 to 2016, and reports on global initiatives such as a youth video festival that amplifies the voices of girls and young women through film.
- Distributes sanitary products and supports local production through microenterprise WOMEN ACROSS FRONTIERSdirect serviceDistributes re-usable sanitary pads and underwear via School Girl Packs priced at approximately $3.50 per pack, while training women to produce these pads and helping them establish small businesses for local distribution.