Our Work
NAWIRI advances the rights, health, and well-being of adolescent girls and women through integrated, community-led programs that address the root causes of inequality while expanding access to life-changing information, services, and opportunities.
Our work is governed by 3 pillars: Health and bodily autonomy, Healing and well-being, and Safety, dignity, and justice.
Health & Bodily Autonomy
Everyone has the right to make informed decisions about their body and health.
We empower girls and women to make informed decisions about their bodies and futures by expanding access to comprehensive, rights-based sexual and reproductive health information and services.
- Menstrual health and dignity
- Comprehensive sexuality education
- Contraception and family planning
- Safe abortion information and referral
- HIV prevention, testing, and treatment
- Youth-friendly health services
- Community outreach via the Senje Network
Healing & Well-being
Healing is essential to achieving health, dignity, and opportunity.
We promote healing, resilience, and emotional well-being by integrating mental health into community health programming and creating safe spaces where girls and women can access support without fear of stigma.
- Psychosocial support
- Trauma-informed care
- Peer support groups
- Community counselling
- Mental health awareness
- Self-care and healing spaces
- Referrals to specialized services
Dignity, Safety & Justice
Girls and women deserve to live free from violence, discrimination, and fear.
We work to prevent gender-based violence, support survivors, and challenge the harmful social norms that perpetuate discrimination and inequality.
- Gender-based violence prevention
- Survivor-centered response and referrals
- Access to justice and legal support
- Community dialogues and norm change
- Male engagement and allyship
- Safe spaces for girls and women
- Advocacy for gender-transformative policies
How We Create Change
Research & Evidence
We generate, translate, and use evidence to inform our programs, influence policy, and strengthen advocacy.
Advocacy & Systems Change
We work with communities, youth leaders, civil society, and governments to advocate for laws and policies that protect and advance rights.
Technology & Digital Innovation
We harness technology to expand access to information, services, and support through platforms like the Senje Network.
Youth Leadership and Movement Building
We invest in leadership development, mentorship, and civic engagement to equip young leaders to advocate for their rights.