In this final episode, we take a look at how social behaviour change approaches can support adolescents and young people to find answers to questions about HIV and SRH. We hear about multiple platforms of delivery including MTV Shuga Down South; and how they can be used to reach young people where they are. Programmes are empowering young people with information and skills to make decisions that improve their sexual and reproductive health. This episode features the voices of: Massimiliano...

Programmes are more impactful when young women have their say in the decisions that affect them. Leadership is more than speaking up; it's about having influence through being informed and engaged. SRH and HIV programmes need to be intentional in supporting AGYW to lead; and in creating space to harness their leadership. In this episode young women take the lead, as they share and reflect on their leadership journeys. This episode features the voices of: Joyce Ouma – Advocacy and Camaigns...

Male and female condoms, when used correctly and consistently, are safe and highly effective in preventing transmission of sexually transmitted infections - including HIV, and unintended pregnancies. In this episode we hear from AGYW and male partners about their experiences with condoms - and how programmes ensure their availability, acceptability, and accessibility. We learn about what works best for AGYW in differing contexts. This episode features the voices of: Bidia Deperthes- Team...

In today's episode, we focus on money, relationship dynamics, age appeal, and their implication on adolescent girls and young women's programmes. Sexual relationships between young women and older men are common drivers of the HIV epidemic in the ESA region. We delve into the dynamics, decisions, and shared experiences within these relationships, considering their impact on the sexual and reproductive health of adolescent girls and young women. This episode features the voices of: Miranda...

Imagine a world where modern data tools can be used to increase access for all adolescent girls and young women and ensure better quality of HIV and SRH services. Shocks, life changes and personal choices can all impact on their sexual and reproductive health. We need to find ways to ensure that specific programmes reach those adolescent girls and young women that need them the most. In this episode, we dive deep into best practices for identifying risk and improving access service...

Welcome to the Radio 4000 podcast. This second season includes five additional episodes, understanding risk, money and relationship dynamics, adolescent girls and young women in leadership, condom programming and social behaviour. Now, to kick off this season, we have some very special guests in the studio : Lieke Van de Wiel - UNICEF Deputy Regional Director for Eastern and Southern Africa,Gail Steckley - Regional Manager for the Southern and Eastern Africa team at the Global Fund...

In this episode of Radio 4000, we focus on men and boys. Our guests, Thulani and Shawn, discuss how sexual, reproductive health & HIV programmes benefit from targeting the needs of men, boys and young women. They unpack the successful Coach Mpilo model. We also hear about masculinity and issues men face, from rugby legend and UNICEF Regional Ambassador, Tendai 'Beast' Mtawarira. This podcast is brought to you by UNICEF, The Global Fund and HER Voice Fund. UNICEF Africa

Oral PrEP has proven to be a highly effective strategy in preventing HIV infection in adolescent girls and young women. However, challenges remain in supporting the proper and sustained use of PrEP among this highly vulnerable group. This episode outlines the evidence and lessons from implementation, as well as key considerations highlighted through a recent PrEP think tank centred on adolescent girls and young women, facilitated by UNICEF and the Global Fund. This was supported by partners...

Eastern and Southern Africa is home to 1.74 million adolescents living with HIV. In this region, AIDS is the leading cause of adolescent mortality. In this episode, we explore how investing in appropriate and quality programmes for this key group can improve relevant health outcomes and subgroups, such as those who are pregnant and breastfeeding, as well as impact HIV prevention. This podcast is brought to you by UNICEF, The Global Fund and HER Voice Fund. UNICEF Africa

Navigating the healthcare system can be challenging for anyone, and even more so for adolescents seeking HIV & sexual reproductive health (SRH) services. In this episode, we explore good practice examples of successful adolescent-friendly health service delivery and understand how these can be integrated into adolescent girls' SRH and HIV programmes. This podcast is brought to you by UNICEF, The Global Fund and HER Voice Fund. UNICEF Eastern and Southern Africa

In east and southern Africa, young women continue to be disproportionately at risk of HIV infection and other sexual and reproductive health challenges. There is an urgent need to scale-up well-designed and effective programmes that meet the sexual and reproductive health and HIV-related needs of young women in the region. In this episode our guest, UNICEF Associate Director of HIV/AIDS Anurita Bains, unpacks practical steps that programme implementers can use to integrate key guidance to...

Each week, 4000 adolescent girls and young women in sub-Saharan Africa acquire HIV. Radio 4000 was created as a platform to discuss, respond and promote peer-to-peer learning about the models that work. Our goal is to amplify their voices and to center their preferences and experiences. We share stories, best practices, and tools to improve our everyday work. UNICEF Africa

Welcome to Radio 4000, a podcast for implementers working to improve HIV and sexual reproductive health services for adolescent girls and young women. Each week, 4000 adolescent girls and young women in sub-Saharan Africa acquire HIV. Radio 4000 was created as a platform to discuss and respond. Our goal is to amplify their voices and to centre their preferences and experiences. We share stories, best practises and tools to improve your everyday work. This podcast is made possible by UNICEF...