Research on the impact of mentoring programs for adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) demonstrates the importance of positive role models and social support systems for improved health knowledge and outcomes. To support the implementation of such programs, FHI 360 on behalf of YouthPower Action, developed a multi-component intervention including group based mentoring; curricula-based programming covering sexual and reproductive health, financial capabilities, soft skills, and gender content; activities designed to improve participants’ social connectedness; optional onsite STI, HIV, and pregnancy testing along with STI treatment and linkage to HIV care and treatment; group-based savings; and links to sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services, including contraceptive and gender-based violence services.
To support the implementation and scale-up of the YouthPower Action AGYW Mentoring Program we developed a four-part toolkit. It is a compilation of tools developed by multiple organizations. The materials presented in the toolkit are intended to be adapted as appropriate to the local environment, cultural context and specific needs of AGYW.