2023 AfriLabs Annual Report

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UNFPA Mental Health & ASRHR HackLab

UNFPA FGM Hacklab

The UNFPA East and Southern Africa Regional Office (ESARO) in collaboration with AfriLabs aims to empower young people and offer them the opportunity to be game-changers and drivers of a future devoid of harmful practices. The innovation project was focused on young innovators, especially women, and girls, who have innovative solutions that will accelerate efforts toward UNFPA’s goals of ending gender-based violence, female genital mutilation, early pregnancies and other harmful practices by 2030.

This initiative, supported by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) ESARO and AfriLabs, addresses mental health challenges directly correlating with Adolescent Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (ASRHR) in Africa through innovation and technology. It engages participants in developing digital tools, platforms, and awareness programs to raise mental health awareness, reduce stigma, and improve access to mental healthcare services.

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