As part of the ACESWorld VAWG Data Sprint, GEDC organizations have completed over 1600 surveys to capture the scope and scale of violence experienced by women and girls across 8 African countries. Included in these results are surveys of 246 girls under the age of sixteen. Of these, 45% reported experiencing physical violence, and 29% reported experiencing sexual violence — all before the age of 16. This cannot continue.

Informed decisions lead to healthier futures. With the support of Merck and Creating Healthier Communities (CHC) through the Vaccine Equity Initiative, ACESWorld developed the HPV Learn and Decide app, a free, accessible tool designed to answer the questions adults have about HPV vaccination.