When we met 19-year-old Jovie Erillia, mother to two-year-old Jhon Kyle, at her home in Santa Margarita in Samar, Philippines, she was living with her partner and his family. She had just turned 16 when she realized she was pregnant, the only one among her friends to face a pregnancy while still in school. “Shocked”
Adamu and his wife Lami hold hands in a loving display of affection. Gestures such as this, along with a willingness to listen to his wife’s concerns or participate in household chores, signal a shift in attitude by the 43-year-old farmer. A recognition that wielding power like a hammer over his wife and children undermines
Baltimore, Md. (July 11, 2024) – Jhpiego has once again been recognized as a “Very High Performer” and a “Consistently Strong Performer” by Global Health 50/50 (GH5050) for its continued efforts to prioritize gender equality—both within the organization and in the global health sector broadly. Last year, Jhpiego was recognized as a “Very High Performer”
