Introduction to Radio 4000

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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.

28 Nov 2022 English South Africa News

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