About Us
Established in 2023
4HER2HER is a women-led Malawian feminist organization whose principal aim is to contribute to the empowerment of young women and girls by promoting and protecting their sexual and reproductive health rights. We seek to attain this through advocating for gender equality, human dignity and social justice. Our organisation operates under 4 thematic areas as discussed below:
1. SRHR Education: this first thematic area focuses on reaping the benefits of Comprehensive Sexuality Education by providing age-appropriate and accurate information about SRHR. With this theme at the centre of 4HER2HER, the organisation creates and raises awareness for the implementation of comprehensive educational programs and materials that cover topics such as consent, puberty, contraception, STI prevention and menstrual health.
2. Access to Reproductive Health Services: the availability of knowledge on SRHR is only part of the solution; having access to the actual resources, services and opportunities is what betters the outcomes of women and girls and allows them to live healthier lives. As such, 4HER2HER aims at ensuring that young women and girls have access to affordable and youth-friendly reproductive health services. This ranges from consultations, screenings, testing, counselling and treatment.
3. Gender Equality and Empowerment: As a feminist organisation, we stand for promoting gender equality by challenging and addressing discriminatory social norms as well as empowering young women and girls by equipping them with information, resources and support. These are skills and tools that enable young women and girls to make more informed choices about their bodies, sexuality, reproductive health; thus, fostering autonomy and self-determination.
4. Advocacy for Policy Change: our focus is to promote awareness, destigmatize issues and mobilize support for positive change. As such, we value and leverage our networks to change policies and laws that restrict young women and girls’ access to SRHR services and information, while advocating for the implementation of comprehensive SRHR programs in the school curriculum.
Mission
To empower young women and girls in Malawi by promoting and protecting sexual and reproductive health rights through advocacy for gender equality, human dignity, and social justice.
Vision
A society where young women and girls have equal access to comprehensive sexuality education, reproductive health services, and opportunities, leading to gender equality, autonomy, and self-determination.
Organisation Core Values/Objectives
1. Promote Comprehensive Sexuality Education: Raise awareness and advocate for the implementation of age-appropriate and accurate comprehensive sexuality education programs that cover topics such as consent, puberty, contraception, STI prevention, and menstrual health.
2. Ensure Access to Reproductive Health Services: Advocate for affordable and youthfriendly reproductive health services, including consultations, screenings, testing, counselling, and treatment, to ensure young women and girls have access to the resources and opportunities they need.
3. Promote Gender Equality and Empowerment: Challenge discriminatory social norms, empower young women and girls by providing them with information, resources, and support, and equip them with skills and tools to make informed choices about their bodies, sexuality, and reproductive health, fostering autonomy and self-determination.
4. Advocate for Policy Change: Work towards changing policies and laws that restrict young women and girls' access to Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) services and information. Advocate for the inclusion of comprehensive SRHR programs in the school
curriculum to ensure long-term impact and sustainability.
Our Co-Founders
Phindu Banda
Angella Bwilani
Diana Gulitsa