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Give us a listening ear, resources and some faith – Eswatini youth
In describing what it could take to meaningfully engage youth in the development initiatives in Eswatini, 19 year old Sizolwethu Maphanga mentioned these 3 things she considers as pillars. “We simply... Read more
Mobile clinic ensures routine health service availability for textile sector women amidst COVID-19
When UNFPA brought a mobile clinic at Far East Textiles in Matsapha, 42 year old Tsakasile Bhembe said she could not miss the opportunity to get free health services. “This is a rare occurrence,” she... Read more
LEAVING NO ONE BEHIND: TAKING LIFE SKILLS EDUCATION TO ADOLESCENTS IN CLOSED SETTINGS
“It’s a very helpful programme. As we know, some parents do not teach their children on topics like coping with emotions or communicating effectively with others,” said 25 year old Beauty Khumalo on... Read more
Putting the brakes on COVID-19: safeguarding the health and rights of women and girls now
Officially, the COVID-19 pandemic has sickened 11 million people and left more than half a million dead. But the full toll of this catastrophe has been incalculably greater. Health systems have been... Read more
Youth Policy To Enable Eswatini Youth Reach Their Potential
When asked how the COVID-19 has aggravated the challenges young people in Eswatini face, Senzo Mdluli, a 30 year old self-taught visual artist, had this to say, “After completing High School, I could... Read more
AGAINST HER WILL: Married off to a schoolmate at the of 16
Narrating how a trip to a shop surprisingly ended up with her becoming a bride to her then 22 year old schoolmate, Phumzile Magagula, now 31 years, described the incident not only as shocking but... Read more
UNFPA Brings Family Planning SMS Innovation Against A Looming Post Covid-19 Births Spike
Nolwazi Myeni, by virtue of being a young woman, is one of thousands of other women, who, once a month, receives an SMS through her mobile phone to notify her that family planning services were still... Read more
Making a Difference for Factory Workers During COVID-19
When *S’phiwe was asked what it would mean to her to access sexual and reproductive health services right within the premises of her employ, she had this to say; “This would certainly make my life a... Read more
Hhohho Social Mobilisation Campaign Takes A Break.
If you were in Mbabane on Saturday the 30th May 2020 and heard loud repetitive noise form the CBD. Don’t be startled, those were loudhailers used by members of the COVID-19 social mobilisation and... Read more
Women and Girls on Periods Need More Support During Pandemics
“Periods are a natural occurrence and they don’t stop during pandemics.” With these remarks, the Minister of Health Senator Lizzie Nkosi marked Eswatini’ s historic Menstrual Hygiene Day in Mbabane... Read more