Championing Access to Quality Primary Health Care and Adolescent Reproductive Health Rights
At Young and Lonely Foundation (YLF), we believe that quality Primary Health Care (PHC) is the cornerstone of sustainable development and stronger communities. Our health programs prioritize Adolescent Reproductive Health Rights, ensuring that young people, especially girls, are equipped with the knowledge, confidence, and services needed to make informed choices about their bodies and futures.
Innovative Approaches to Community Health
To tackle sensitive issues such as HIV/AIDS prevention, malaria, maternal health, immunization, nutrition and water, sanitation and health (WaSH), YLF adopts creative and participatory methods —including art, drama, music, and storytelling. These innovative strategies make health education more relatable and engaging, sparking dialogue, challenging harmful norms, and promoting lasting behavior change among the adolescents and the community as a whole. We also, through partners and philanthropists, initiate community projects across Ghana under WaSH.
Safe Spaces for Dialogue and Accountability
By transforming health education into interactive cultural experiences, we create safe spaces where adolescents, parents, and community leaders can openly discuss challenges, share lived experiences, and explore solutions together. These interventions strengthen accountability in the health system (Click here to read more…), ensuring that everyone—particularly women and children—can access essential services without stigma or barriers.
Advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Our approach directly contributes to several SDGs:
- SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being)
- SDG 4 (Quality Education)
- SDG 5 (Gender Equality)
- SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities)
- SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals)
Through this holistic model, YLF continues to empower communities, safeguard the rights of adolescents, and accelerate progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals
Adolescents Too Have A Say In Their Health Rights
IMMUNIZATION OUTREACH
ADVOCACY CAMPAIGN – HIV/AIDS
DONATION – WaSH PROJECT
DONATION – WaSH PROJECT
EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES ON PATIENTS RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
DONATION TO GHANA HEALTH SERVICE (GHS) TO SUPPORT CHILD WELFARE CLINIC ACTIVITIES
EDUCATING COMMUNITY MEMBERS ON FEEDBACK AND ACCOUNTABILITY MECHANISM IN ACCESSING QUALITY PRIMARY HEALTH CARE