Center for Adolescent Girls Health is a leading advocate for adolescent girls' well-being and empowerment in Ethiopia.

CAGH applies its expertise to ensure every girl has access to quality health services, education, and support to lead a strong, healthy, and confident life.

Who We Are

Continuum of care for adolescent girls health

Our Mission

Promote and improve adolescent girls' health by providing information, education, and quality services — together with girls, health providers, schools, and communities.

Strategic Directions

  • Strengthen health & nutrition
  • Foster innovation & advocacy
  • Forge partnerships & mobilize resources
  • Support leadership & research

Key Programs

Health Promotion & SRH Counseling

Age-appropriate health education, awareness, and confidential sexual reproductive health counseling.

Contraception Counseling & Services

Comprehensive information and access to safe, youth-friendly contraceptive options.

Comprehensive Abortion Care

Compassionate, confidential, and evidence-based abortion and post-abortion care.

HIV/STI Prevention & Treatment

Testing, counseling, and treatment to reduce infection and promote safe practices.

Maternal & Neonatal Care

Quality care for expectant and new mothers, ensuring healthy pregnancies and safe deliveries.

Adolescent Nutrition Counseling

Guidance on balanced diets and nutrition to support healthy adolescent growth and development.

Gender-Based Violence Prevention & Support

Safe spaces, survivor-centered support, and community programs to prevent and respond to GBV.

OUR OUTCOMES

Adolescent girls gain the knowledge, confidence, and support to make informed health decisions , lead empowered lives, and create positive change in their communities.

What We Do
HEALTHY & EMPOWERED

92%

of girls practice healthy habits like nutrition, hygiene, and physical activity.

INFORMED & EDUCATED

91%

feel confident making informed choices about their sexual and reproductive health.

SAFE & SUPPORTED

87%

know how to seek help for violence, HIV/STI prevention, and mental health.

LEADERS & CHANGE MAKERS

84%

use their knowledge and skills to create positive change in their communities.