A journey home: a young woman takes on sexual health in refugee settlements in Uganda

Danie is a young social entrepreneur working to improve girls’ sexual and reproductive health and rights in refugee settlements in Uganda where she once called home. In this inspiring conversation with Jacqueline, one of CARE Canada’s Youth Champions, Danie breaks down the challenges these girls face in accessing contraception and education and the risks to their safety and security. She shares how TheIturian, the organization she founded, provides youth in refugee settlements — young mothers and pregnant girls in particular — with essential information and support using community-led approaches. Drawing on her experience as a young sexual and reproductive health advocate, Danie shares tips on how we all can make an impact. SHE SOARS, funded by Global Affairs Canada, is the Sexual and reproductive Health and Economic empowerment Supporting Out-of-school Adolescent girls’ Rights and Skills project. Learn more at: https://care.ca/shesoarsprojectEpisode transcripts are available in French and English at: care.ca/shesoars.Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in the SHE SOARS podcast are the speakers’ own and do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, standards and policies of CARE Canada. The SHE SOARS podcast is a youth-led initiative that provides space for young people to discuss global Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights with the purpose of raising awareness in Canada. Listeners acknowledge that the material and information presented in the podcast are for informational purposes only and do not constitute advice or services. The podcast is for private, non-commercial use and speakers do not necessarily reflect any organization they work for.