CUSTOM CHALLENGE; INDIA
PROVEN INTERVENTION TO BE DISTRIBUTED
Improving health outcomes by distributing a health education program.
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DISTRIBUTION MODEL INNOVATION
Adolescent Health Champions cultivates a network of youth health educators (Champions) in Mumbai, India who lead the health education process in their schools and communities. We use an innovative, evidence-based peer education model that leverages the voices, talent, and leadership of adolescents themselves. Our approach provides adolescents with the knowledge, dialogue, support, and prevention strategies they need to navigate their health needs during this pivotal transition to adulthood.
PILOT AND SCALING GOALS
Educate 5,000 adolescents during pilot
Train 625 peer educators during pilot
FOUNDING TEAM
Ricky Sharma - Co-Founder
Priya Shankar - Co-Founder