Ninabina Davie Kitururu
Youth Focal Point Tanzania, FP2030
Ninabina is a dedicated advocate in promoting women's and youth health issues, including Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) services and family planning. With extensive experience in community engagement, research, and policy advocacy, she amplifies the voices of women and young people as the Regional Knowledge Management Officer at Amref Health Africa’s Institute of Capacity Development and Youth focal person for Family Planning 2030. Ninabina bridges the gap between policy and real-life experiences, raising awareness, providing education, and promoting informed decision-making across various health domains. Her research contributions inform evidence-based interventions and program development aimed and the overall health and well-being of women and youth. Committed to professional growth, she remains updated on the latest research and best practices, actively supporting projects empowering women, girls, and boys while championing access to quality healthcare services. In her role, she oversees knowledge sharing and management, addressing knowledge perception, dissemination, and utilization within the broader spectrum of women's and youth health, ensuring that insights are effectively harnessed to drive positive change and improve health outcomes for all.
All Sessions by Ninabina Davie Kitururu
Championing Youth Leadership in the SRHR/Family Planning Sector: Lessons from FP2030
Led by FP2030.
The sexual and reproductive health needs of adolescents and youth must be met to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Within the 10-29 demographic, there are SRH challenges faced by youth of all genders, but adolescent girls bear unique needs, aspirations, and compounding challenges. Focusing on adolescents and youth increases sustainability, has a three-generation impact, and decreases the need for future social behavior change interventions as their behaviors are shaped during adolescence. FP2030, a global partnership centered solely on family planning works with youth leaders and advocates as part of its group of technical leaders who oversee the country’s FP2030 commitment to family planning. This session’s focus aligns with the third conference theme: Advancing Women’s Leadership in Health. Specifically, the discussion will focus on best practices for promoting future women’s and youth leadership as a critical path to the success of the FP2030 partnership and building its legacy and future leaders in FP service delivery, policy advocacy, and research.
Opening Remarks: Dr Samukeliso Dube, Executive Director, FP2030
Moderator: Dr Sheila Macharia, Managing Director FP2030 ESA Hub
Speakers:
1. Ms. Shalom Mwape, Youth leader Zambia
2. Ms. Ninabina Davie Kitururu, Youth leader Tanzania
3. Ms. Sesilia Shirima, CSO/YLO