Together Women Can: Empowering Women and Fighting Cervical Cancer
In the realm of social impact, some partnerships are more than just collaborations; they’re profound alliances working towards transformative change. One such alliance that shines brightly in our network is with Together Women Can (TWC), a passionate advocate and sponsor of Lightup Impact. The birth of Together Women Can TWC’s journey began with a vision…
Systems Change Through Collaboration: Making More Health
In an era where collaboration fuels innovation and impact, Lightup Impact proudly unveils a transformative collaboration with Making More Health (MMH). This alliance signifies a collective commitment to crafting a healthier world through systems change where individuals, communities, and even animals can thrive. Shared value for a healthier world MMH is dedicated to holistic sustainable…
Taking Stock of Women’s Health
Women have battled and continue to battle for equality. Apart from societal, educational, and occupational opportunities, women also deserve the right to vital, quality, and specialized healthcare. Even though efforts to bring women’s health to the forefront have led to many advances in the field, the picture is by no means perfect – especially for…
Period Poverty in Kenya: Menstrual Health is Fundamental in Building Women’s Agency
Menstrual health, gender equality, and poverty are strongly connected. Inadequate menstrual hygiene affects populations in the Global South, and women living in poverty are especially vulnerable. Poverty affects 65% of Kenyan women who can’t afford basic sanitary pads. Lack of water sanitation services increases the risk of reproductive infections. Globally, 2.3 billion people lack…
