Welcome to YouthReclaim & Empowerment
We're a warm, welcoming space for young people 10-24 to learn, grow, and shine. Explore sexual/reproductive health, stand against gender-based violence, and embrace your power.
Our academies - GlowUp Crew, YouthReclaim, Thrive, and RiseVibe - are designed to meet you where you are. Whether you're healing, discovering, or dreaming big, we've got a place for you.
Through fun, heartfelt lessons and activities, we'll empower you with knowledge and confidence to make choices about your body, relationships, and future. You're not alone - this is your space to bloom.
GlowUp Crew Academy
The GlowUp Crew Academy focuses on helping youth grow into their best selves with essential SRH and GBV tools. With the tagline "Glow up with body smarts and violence-proof power," this academy welcomes members with an energetic invitation to evolve into their "dopest self" through five engaging Glow Quests.
Body Glow Basics
Master your body's SRH vibes through lessons on puberty, periods, and consent principles.
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Contraception Crew
Unlock contraception knowledge with lessons on condoms, pills, and IUDs for informed choices.
GBV Glow Shield
Build violence-proof power by learning to spot red flags and set healthy boundaries.
Myth-Busting & Future Planning
Smash SRH and GBV myths while planning your best self with safety in mind.
Delivered through the vibrant GlowUp Toolkit with games, visuals, and a community Crew Wall, this academy maintains a bold, uplifting tone perfect for younger teens aged 10-14.
YouthReclaim Academy
The YouthReclaim Academy ties directly to SheReclaims, emphasizing youth ownership with the powerful tagline: "Reclaim your body, safety, and future—youth style." This academy welcomes "Reclaimers" to take back their power through five strategic Reclaim Missions.
Body Takeback
Reclaim your SRH knowledge and establish ownership over your body through comprehensive education.
Contraception Control
Take charge with contraception options and make informed decisions about your reproductive health.
GBV Fightback
Reclaim safety from violence by recognizing red flags and developing personal protection strategies.
Myth Reclaim
Bust myths stealing your power and replace them with empowering facts about your body and rights.
Future Reclaim
Own your path with vision and planning, mapping out a future where you maintain full autonomy.
Delivered through the YouthReclaim Toolkit featuring ownership symbols like keys and locks, this academy maintains a fierce, defiant tone that resonates particularly well with teens aged 15-19 seeking to establish their identity.
RiseVibe Academy
The RiseVibe Academy focuses on rising above challenges with practical SRH and GBV solutions. With the uplifting tagline "Rise with contraception access and GBV knockout moves," this academy invites the "Vibe Squad" to soar above obstacles through five empowering Rise Challenges.
Body Rise
Master SRH basics with knowledge that lifts you up
Contraception Climb
Rise above pregnancy risks with access to options
GBV Knockout
Overcome violence with practical safety solutions
Myth Drop & Future Flight
Rise above lies and soar toward your dreams
Delivered through the RiseVibe Toolkit featuring upward-moving imagery like wings and rockets, this solution-oriented academy maintains a bold, victorious tone ideal for older youth aged 20-24 facing real-world challenges.
Dear Brave Survivor,
Welcome to Thrive Academy, a warm, safe haven created just for you—young survivors aged 10 to 24 who’ve faced molestation or abuse. Here, we wrap you in care, helping you heal, find your voice, and step into a future filled with strength and hope. Our mission is to lift you up, offering gentle guidance, support, and knowledge so you can thrive, free from shame, guilt, or fear. We dream of a South Africa where you feel empowered to embrace your worth, know your rights, and shine brightly.
Let’s walk through this journey together, step by step, with kindness and understanding.
Simplification Academy: Understanding STDs Plainly
Welcome to Simplification Academy, where we make complex health topics easy to understand. Our mission is to explain sexually transmitted diseases in clear, accessible language - from molecular mechanisms to symptoms, causes, and treatments.
Designed for the general public, students, and curious minds with no prior scientific knowledge, our curriculum breaks down STDs into digestible modules. Through online lessons, infographics, videos, and Q&A forums, we'll help you understand these important health topics in a straightforward, engaging way.
Contraception Crew Academy
Your Chill Guide to Birth Control Basics – No Stress, All Facts!
Hey, Crew! Welcome to Contraception Crew Academy, where we spill the tea on contraception. Through our five interactive missions, you'll meet the crew, master survival skills, learn how to chat confidently about protection, bust common myths, and level up your knowledge game!
Whether you're curious, confused, or just vibin', this is your fun, fast, judgment-free zone where questions like "What's the deal with condoms?" or "How do I talk to my partner?" are totally cool to ask. Join us and become a contraception pro in just five missions!
Finding Your Academy Match
Each academy offers a unique approach to sexual and reproductive health education and empowerment, designed to resonate with different age groups and learning preferences. Finding the right match ensures maximum engagement and impact for participants.
GlowUp Crew delivers fun, growth-focused content ideal for younger teens (10-14) just beginning to explore these topics. YouthReclaim provides a fierce, ownership-driven experience perfect for teens (15-19) actively reclaiming their identity and establishing independence. RiseVibe offers solution-oriented, bold content tailored for older youth (20-24) facing real-world challenges and decisions.
All three academies can be customized further with expanded quests, toolkit pages, or even blended into a single comprehensive academy based on specific implementation needs and audience demographics.
GlowUp Crew (Ages 10-14)
Fun, growth-focused approach with engaging visuals and activities. Perfect for introducing foundational concepts in an age-appropriate, positive framework.
  • Colorful, uplifting toolkit
  • Game-based learning
  • Simplified concepts
YouthReclaim (Ages 15-19)
Fierce, ownership-driven content that resonates with teens establishing their identity and independence. Emphasizes personal agency and decision-making.
  • Defiant, empowering tone
  • Identity-focused activities
  • Peer community elements
RiseVibe (Ages 20-24)
Solution-oriented, bold approach for older youth facing real-world challenges. Focuses on practical strategies and resource access.
  • Resource mapping tools
  • Practical application focus
  • Future planning emphasis