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Girls Activist Youth Organisation is a nonprofit organisation headquartered in Mchinji-Malawi but works across the country focusing youth and women development

Joined March 2019
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Today on menstrual Hygiene Day, we joined the world in advocating for a #periodfriendlyworld no girl should miss school, face stigma or be denied opportunities because of menstration. Let's end stigma, promote dignity and ensure access to menstrual health for all girls.
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Happy Kamuzu Day! Today as we celebrate his historic leadership, GAYO renews its commitment to breaking the barriers of gender inequality in Education. Let us honor his memory by making sure that every malawian girl and youth has the opportunity to lead, succeed and shine.
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On this world press freedom day, GAYO celebrates the power of free expression. Press freedom protects democracy, amplifies youth voices and empower girls to shape the future Let's defend the truth and keep the voices of change alive!
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Happy Labour day, Malawi Today we celebrate hardworking girls, young women and youths shaping our future Let's build a better Malawi together #LabourdayMalawi #GAYO #EmpowerGirls
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Happy Easter from GAYO As we celebrate this season of renewal and hope, we wish you a day filled with joy, peace and togetherness. may this Easter bring fresh inspiration and bright beginnings to your journey and the communities we serve A wonderful and blessed holiday!
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Today on Good Friday, GAYO reflects on sacrifice, love & hope. We stand for the rights, dignity, and well-being of girls & young people building a future rooted in compassion, equality & justice. Wishing you a peaceful and reflective day.
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GAYO joins the world in commemorating world Aids Day under the theme "Overcoming Disruption, Transforming the Aids Response." We stand with everyone living with HIV We fight stigma We promote youth-friendly services We demand health equity @amplifyfund
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Happy mother's day as GAYO we honour all mothers breaking barriers and supporting girls education in rural and farming communities in Malawi
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We're inspiring young minds at Kalulu, Chafuta & Rusa primary schools! Through role modelling, GAYO is showing rural girls that their dreams are valid @WorldVision @CsecMw @RoomtoRead
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Proud to represent the GEARAlliance at the 2025 #DayOfTheAfricanChild CSO Side Event in Lilongwe with support from @EducationOutLoud @RoomtoRead Child-sensitive budgeting is not an option it’s a necessity. Children are not just beneficiaries they are stakeholders.
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Education can save lives in war, disaster and displacement - Leaning must continue this #GAWE2025. GAYO is shouting loud: " protect Education in Emergencies" Children Futures can't be put on hold. @GPforEducation @globaleducation @SAYWHATOrg
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We've received 1 of 5 Vehicles from Save the Children Malawi through the TiKuMA project! This support will boosts our work in Education and child protection across Mchinji District Zikomo save the children & Govt of Norway!
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Girls Education Advocacy in the Region (GEAR) training on Adaptive Management & Grant Management in Lusaka, Zambia (March 17-19, 2025)! GAYO’s Executive Director Richard Batch & Finance/Admin Manager Tracy Mandala are attending alongside partners Facet & @NAQEZ3 @SAYWHATOrg
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GAYO attended a parliamentary engagement meeting at Crossroads Hotel in collaboration with CSEC, Calling for the Education budget to be raised to 20% of the national education budget. The current 16.6% isn't enough to address the critical needs! #BudgetAdvocacy
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GAYO is attending GESD Monitoring tool orientation & Mchinji District investment plan meeting! We're ready to monitor projects under GESD &DDF for 2023/24 & 2024/25. Let's drive transparency & accountability for a better Mchinji
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Did you know only 31.7% of young people in Malawi have heard of Youth Friendly Health services? We're working to change that! Join the #Set Project SRHR indaba dialogue happening in Mchinji District and learn more about comprehensive Sexuality Education
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Today is the International Day of Education! "Ai and Education* that is the 2025 theme this day encourages us to reflect on the power of education to equip individuals and communities to navigate, understand and influence technological advancement.
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Holiday Notice! GAYO offices will be closed from Dec 20,2024 to Jan 5th, 2025. We'll reopen on jan 6th! Thank you for making 2024 a great year of advocacy and empowerment! Here's to an even stronger 2025! #2025Goals
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