Introduction

Social contracting stands as a dynamic and impactful strategy in public health, one that empowers Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYWs) to access crucial HIV prevention services and support. This innovative approach involves a collaborative effort between local governments and civil society organizations, effectively directing resources and expertise toward crafting specialized programs that specifically respond to the unique HIV prevention needs of AGYWs.

Objectives

1. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the current state of HIV and Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW) programming in Eswatini.
2. Examine the intricacies of social contracting interventions in Eswatini, including the roles played by stakeholders in ensuring program success.
3. Engage in a dialogue regarding achievements, impact, challenges, and the valuable lessons learned from social contracting implementation.

Proceedings

In this Link and Learn session, we heard from Zandile Masangane of the Ministry of Health in Eswatini, who shared insights into how the Kingdom has implemented social contracting with a specific focus on AGYWs. Tengetile Kubheka, Director at the Swaziland Breast and Cervical Cancer Network (SBCCN), and Khosi Dlamini, a Director at Baylor Eswatini, shared their practical experiences in implementing social contracting for AGYW HIV prevention. They highlighted both successes and challenges, offering valuable insights for participating countries: Malawi, Nigeria, Tanzania, and Uganda.

Event Resources

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