- Phakama Ukhulume means “Rise and Speak” implying that the girl leaders should rise and speak out in their communities after training and mentorship.
- Phakama Ukhulume seeks to catalyse effective advocacy for girls, youth and women by building capacity of emerging and established leaders working to advance health, education and equity.
- This approach enables girl leaders to achieve their potential through Girls’ Voices Initiative
- SAfAIDS and Rise Up belief in the possibility of fostering girls who know and exercise their rights through participation in all developmental processes in their communities
