Young Voices: The Y+ Global Podcast

In this episode of the Young Emerging Leaders, titled “Funding the Future: Centring Youth in HIV Integration,” moderator Tanaka Mukuhwa engages in an inspiring conversation with Michael Akanji and Sharon Nakitto on the vital role of youth in shaping sustainable HIV responses. They explore how meaningful youth engagement, inclusive funding models, and innovative tools like Lenacapavir can transform HIV prevention and integration efforts. The discussion sheds light on the barriers young key populations (YKPs) face in accessing resources, while highlighting how youth-led organisations can position themselves as credible and influential partners in the global HIV response. Together, the speakers call for greater investment in youth leadership, equitable funding mechanisms, and policy shifts that empower young people to lead with impact. This powerful conversation serves as both a reflection and a call to action, urging listeners to reclaim civic space, amplify youth voices, and ensure access and equity for all.

In this powerful episode, recorded during the International Workshop on Adolescence, SRHR and HIV, we dive into the theme “When the Money Stops: Funding Cuts and the Future of Young People’s Health.” Moderated by Doreen Moracha, the episode opens with a heartfelt story from a young person whose access to HIV treatment and SRHR services was directly impacted by funding gaps. This sets the stage for an insightful discussion featuring Thabang Ditshupo, Sekgabo Seselamarumo and Bahati Haule, who unpack where funding cuts are coming from—such as global and domestic sources—and explore their far-reaching effects on youth-friendly clinics, advocacy spaces, and young people’s well-being.

In this episode recorded during the International Workshop on Adolescence, SRHR and HIV, titled “One Voice, In Action: Building a Stronger UNITED! Movement for Young People in ESA,” listeners will be hearing from inspiring voices shaping the UNITED! Movement across the region. Moderated by Doreen Moracha, the session opens with a brief introduction before Faith Thipe takes us through what the UNITED! Movement is all about—its origins, core mission, values, and key milestones that have defined its journey. Ruele Okeyo and Emojel Trevor, both country representatives, share their personal experiences of being part of the movement, what it has meant for their advocacy journeys, and the changes they’ve witnessed in their communities. The episode also explores what’s next for UNITED!—how young people and allies can get involved and access available resources.

Join our Young Emerging Leaders Campaign podcast episode, Young, Targeted and Left Behind: The Cost of Criminalisation. In this episode, young advocates unpack how laws and stigma shape access to HIV and SRHR services.Discover lived experiences, resilience, and calls to action to ensure no young person is left behind in the HIV response.”

Join our Young Emerging Leaders Campaign podcast episode, Young, Targeted and Left Behind: The Cost of Criminalisation. In this episode, young advocates unpack how laws and stigma shape access to HIV and SRHR services.Discover lived experiences, resilience, and calls to action to ensure no young person is left behind in the HIV response.”

In this two-part episode of the Young Voices podcast, we mark Self-Care Month by unpacking why health literacy is the foundation of self-care, especially for young people and underserved communities.

Moderated by Jerop Limo from Kenya, our guests Wankumbu Simukonda from PATA, Lillian Kimath from Tanzania, and Wole Ameyan from WHO, discuss the challenges of promoting health literacy, how funding gaps impact self-care, and what real investment in community health looks like.

In this two-part episode of the Young Voices podcast, we mark Self-Care Month by unpacking why health literacy is the foundation of self-care, especially for young people and underserved communities.

Moderated by Jerop Limo from Kenya, our guests, Wankumbu Simukonda from PATA, Lillian from Tanzania, and a Wole Ameyan from WHO, discuss the challenges of promoting health literacy, how funding gaps impact self-care, and what real investment in community health looks like.

Join us in this episode as we explore the journey of Youth Lead Voices, a national network led by young people living with HIV (YPLHIV) in India. Our panelists, Amit Singh Gusain and Kaleshwar, share their experiences and insights on the challenges faced by marginalised youth communities across India and the innovative solutions transforming their lives. From addressing gaps in services to empowering young leaders, this episode highlights the importance of unity, compassion, and peer-led support in fostering social change. Tune in for stories of hope, resilience, and the journey toward building inclusive communities.

Join us for Part II as we dive into candid conversations with young people about mental health and suicide prevention. In this podcast, we explore the challenges, share personal stories, and highlight strategies to support those in need. Together, we can break the silence and foster hope.

Join us for Part I as we dive into candid conversations with young people about mental health and suicide prevention. In this podcast, we explore the challenges, share personal stories, and highlight strategies to support those in need. Together, we can break the silence and foster hope.