Stowelink Foundation, represented by Kenyan health advocate Ogweno Stephen, has officially launched Season 5 of the African NCDs Champions Podcast — a platform dedicated to amplifying African voices in the fight against non-communicable diseases (NCDs).

This new season, developed in collaboration with Plan International Kenya, features 23 powerful weekly episodes that spotlight the voices and lived experiences of youth leaders from Kibera and Mathare implementing the Young Health Programme (YHP).

Empowering Youth Through Storytelling

The Young Health Programme, funded by AstraZeneca and implemented by Plan International Kenya and AMURT, aims to reduce risky behaviors among youth aged 10–24 and promote holistic well-being. The program tackles critical NCD-related issues including:

• Harmful alcohol use
• Tobacco use
• Unhealthy diets
• Physical inactivity
• Risky sexual behaviors

Through authentic storytelling, the podcast highlights how young leaders in Kenya’s informal settlements are driving behavioral change and raising awareness about NCDs and adolescent sexual and reproductive health (ASRH).

A Platform for Youth Health Leadership

Season 5 captures the essence of Stowelink Foundation’s mission — to empower youth as change-makers in preventive health. The episodes also integrate mental health, community engagement, and peer-led advocacy, reinforcing the Foundation’s belief that young people are central to health transformation in Africa.

The African NCDs Champions Podcast continues to serve as a digital advocacy tool that complements ongoing community and policy engagement efforts.

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