Meet Ruth, a youth activist in Kenya who leads advocacy efforts and meaningful youth engagement in the Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) space. In part 1 of this episode, CARE Canada’s Youth Champions sit down with Ruth and learn about the work she is doing and some of the ways the SHE SOARS* project is making change on the ground. Ruth explains barriers young women and girls in Kenya, Uganda and Zambia face when it comes to making decisions about their bodies and lives. Girls’ SRHR like access to contraception is often limited due to poverty, certain community attitudes and lack of young people’s voices in policy development. Youth are working to increase girls’ access to rights and opportunities through SHE SOARS. 

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/shesoarsproject

Episode 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.

Why are Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) an important topic around the globe? Are young people able to make their own decisions about their health and sexuality, and what informs these decisions? CARE Canada's Youth Champions highlight key issues facing women and girls globally, and examples of what SRHR looks like in reality. They dive into the SHE SOARS* project, which is improving young people’s choices, rights and access to youth-friendly services in Kenya, Uganda and Zambia. Finally, the Youth Champions discuss their own experiences with sex education in Canada.

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/shesoarsproject

Episode 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.

What does Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) stand for and what does it look like globally? Why do we want youth voices to lead the conversation about these rights? Join CARE Canada’s Youth Champions, a group of young people from across Canada, on their journey to explore SRH issues and solutions in Kenya, Uganda and Zambia through the SHE SOARS* project, and how this connects to Canadian youth. In this first episode, the Youth Champions introduce themselves and the project, share stories about how they got interested in SRH, and what you can expect from this podcast. Learn about an international project that amplifies young people’s voices and advances women's and girls’ rights and choices.

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/shesoarsproject

Episode 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.

The SHE SOARS podcast is a space for passionate young people to discuss why Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) matter and how you can take action! What barriers do young people around the world face in accessing contraception and other health needs? How can youth voices lead to improving their choices and lives? Join CARE Canada’s Youth Champions (YPEC) to explore SRHR challenges and solutions in Kenya, Uganda and Zambia through the SHE SOARS* project, and how this relates to our lives here in Canada. Hear from exciting speakers including youth advocates, project partners and participants. Support ‘Her Rights. Her Voice.’

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/shesoarsproject

Episode 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.