Programmes
Nine programme areas, one community-centred approach
From health awareness to referral and health-system strengthening, every programme keeps dignity, safety and evidence at the centre.
Some areas build on documented experience, while others are developed through new funding and technical partnerships. In every area, LABESE focuses on awareness, prevention, advocacy, community support, referral and accountability. Clinical diagnosis and treatment are provided by qualified partners.
Health Awareness and Education
We provide clear and practical health information in schools, communities and public spaces. Our awareness activities help people understand health risks, prevent illness, recognise warning signs and know where to seek support.
Main Activities
- School and community health sessions
- Peer education and community facilitator training
- Myth-versus-fact campaigns
- Health messages through sport, drama, music, storytelling, radio, print and digital channels
- Simple materials in accessible language and formats
Advocacy focus: We advocate for accurate, age-appropriate, non-stigmatising and accessible health information.
Health Rights and Advocacy
We help communities understand their health rights and speak safely about barriers to care. We bring community evidence into dialogue with schools, health providers, local authorities and other decision-makers.
Main Activities
- Health-rights and patient-rights education
- Community consultations and service-barrier mapping
- Youth- and women-led advocacy forums
- Community scorecards, feedback channels and learning briefs
- Dialogue on confidentiality, dignity, non-discrimination and respectful care
Advocacy focus: We advocate for fair, confidential, youth-friendly, gender-responsive and disability-inclusive services.
HIV, TB, STIs and Sexual and Reproductive Health
We reduce stigma and help adolescents, young people and women access trusted information and support. Our approach combines peer dialogue, treatment and prevention literacy, psychosocial support, school engagement and confidential referral.
Main Activities
- HIV, TB and STI prevention and treatment literacy
- Age-appropriate sexual and reproductive health information
- Peer clubs, girls' football and edutainment
- Support on self-worth, safe disclosure, adherence and school retention
- Confidential referral and follow-up with qualified providers
Advocacy focus: We advocate for stigma-free, confidential and adolescent-friendly HIV, TB, STI and SRHR services.
Mental Health and Psychosocial Wellbeing
We promote mental health literacy, reduce shame and encourage early help-seeking. We work with students, peers, teachers, caregivers and community actors to create safer conversations and stronger referral pathways.
Main Activities
- School and community mental health education
- Peer-led dialogue on distress, bullying, grief, violence and exclusion
- Teacher and caregiver orientation
- Safe listening and non-clinical first-line psychosocial support within trained roles
- Referral and follow-up with qualified mental health providers
Advocacy focus: We advocate for stronger school mental health education and accessible, youth-friendly support.
Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health
We support families and communities with practical information on healthy pregnancy, newborn care, child health and adolescent wellbeing. Clinical care remains the responsibility of licensed health professionals.
Main Activities
- Awareness on antenatal and postnatal care and danger signs
- Information on breastfeeding, immunisation, nutrition and child development
- Adolescent health, puberty, menstrual health and healthy relationships education
- Caregiver and partner engagement
- Referral navigation through qualified health partners
Advocacy focus: We advocate for respectful maternity care and accessible child- and adolescent-friendly services.
Disease Prevention, Nutrition, WASH and Healthy Living
We promote practical action to prevent communicable and non-communicable diseases and support healthier daily living. This includes trusted information, community mobilisation and referral to authorised services.
Main Activities
- Awareness on malaria, respiratory infections, hepatitis and vaccine-preventable diseases
- Education on hypertension, diabetes, cancer warning signs and respiratory health
- Nutrition, food safety, physical activity and healthy lifestyle messages
- Water, sanitation, hygiene and menstrual hygiene education
- Community mobilisation for screening or vaccination delivered by qualified partners
Advocacy focus: We advocate for affordable prevention, early detection, healthy environments and continuity of care.
Climate, Environmental and School Health
We address health risks linked to heat, air pollution, unsafe environments and climate-related emergencies. We promote practical school and community action that protects health before risks become emergencies.
Main Activities
- Heat, air-quality and climate-health awareness
- School preparedness, hydration, safe ventilation and lower-exposure planning
- Environmental risk mapping with students and communities
- Early-warning messages linked to clear protective actions
- Referral pathways for people with urgent heat or respiratory symptoms
Advocacy focus: We advocate for climate-resilient schools and stronger coordination between health, education and environmental actors.
Gender-Based Violence Prevention, Safeguarding and Inclusive Health
We place safety, confidentiality, consent and inclusion at the centre of every programme. We also support prevention education, safe first-line response and referral for people affected by violence, abuse or discrimination.
Main Activities
- Education on consent, healthy relationships and respectful communication
- Child safeguarding and safe complaints channels
- Confidential listening and referral within approved roles
- Disability-inclusive and gender-responsive communication
- Referral mapping with qualified medical, psychosocial, legal and protection providers
Advocacy focus: We advocate for survivor-centred, confidential, accessible and non-discriminatory response systems.
Community Outreach, Referral and Health-System Strengthening
We help turn health information into practical access to services. LABESE connects communities, schools, service providers and public institutions while avoiding duplication of clinical care.
Main Activities
- Community outreach and school-health engagement
- Service mapping and referral directories
- Confidential referral, follow-up and navigation support
- Training for peer champions and community focal persons
- Community advisory groups, coordination meetings and service-barrier reviews
Advocacy focus: We advocate for simple, integrated and community-responsive referral systems.
See these programmes translated into documented and proposed initiatives.
Our Initiatives page separates what has been implemented from what is proposed or under review.