Youth Champions, Shreya and new host Olivia, reflect on trends and key issues in the Sexual and Reproductive Health space in 2024, and their own journeys into advocacy. The hosts discuss moments that impacted them, including concerns around menstrual product safety, and highlights from the Youth Advisory Board (YAB) on the SHE SOARS* project in Kenya, Uganda and Zambia. Hear stories from YAB members, Maryner, Gloria and Derrick about youth leading change and starting small businesses to support their Sexual and Reproductive Health needs and empower their communities. The episode concludes with tips for young changemakers on being your authentic self, goal-setting and self-care in the new year.

*SHE SOARS, funded by Global Affairs Canada, is the Sexual and reproductive Health and Economic empowerment Supporting Out-of-school Adolescent girls’ Rights and Skills project. Learn more at: https://care.ca/shesoarsproject

Episode transcripts are available in French and English at: care.ca/shesoars.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in the SHE SOARS podcast are the speakers’ own and do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, standards and policies of CARE Canada. The SHE SOARS podcast is a youth-led initiative that provides space for young people to discuss global Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights with the purpose of raising awareness in Canada. Listeners acknowledge that the material and information presented in the podcast are for informational purposes only and do not constitute advice or services. The podcast is for private, non-commercial use and speakers do not necessarily reflect any organization they work for.