Ages 13–14
Dancing Thru' Development
Learn • Connect • Grow
Age-appropriate development, confidence, relationships, health and life skills for the start of adolescence.
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Healthy Teens • Empowered Futures
Every Teen Deserves to Thrive.
We work with adolescents, families, communities and partners to make the journey from childhood to adulthood safer, healthier and more empowering — in Kenya and across Africa.
Clinician-led Youth-centred Evidence-informed
Real support.
Lasting change. ♥
Lasting change. ♥
Ages 13–19Age-based programmes
We See You
You’re not alone.
We see your health, your dreams, your challenges and your potential. We tailor support for adolescents living with chronic conditions and special needs, so that every young person can move into adulthood with confidence.
Explore All Health AreasLiving with HIVSupport for your journey to adulthood
Sickle CellFun, inclusive & wholesome support
DiabetesMore than needles & starch portions
Heart DiseaseKeeping the rhythm, together
DisabilityInclusive, accessible information
NeurodivergentCelebrating your uniqueness
Mental WellbeingYour mind matters too
Other ConditionsTell us what you’re living with
Youth Resource Navigator
Find Your Path.
What are you looking for today? Pick one and we’ll point you to the right resources, tools and support for your journey.
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Our Programmes
Support at every stage of the transition from childhood to adulthood — built on our Adolescent Sexual & Reproductive Health and Life Skills Training Model.
Ages 15–16
Vibe & Bloom
Discover • Build • Thrive
Build self-awareness, resilience, healthy relationships and practical skills for growing independence.
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Groove-n-Grow
Lead • Create • Prepare
Prepare for adulthood through leadership, career mentorship, personal branding and self-advocacy.
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Highlights, news & events.
A live window into the work, conversations, milestones and upcoming moments at Thriving Teens Foundation.
Featured Highlight
18 scholars. Two days. One unforgettable Groove n Grow Fiesta.
With CFK Africa, our trainers took 17–19 year olds through body awareness, relationships, mental health, careers and personal branding.
Read the highlightLatest News
Vaping, Smoking, Weed and Other Substance Use: What Young People Should Know
Nicotine and cannabis affect a developing brain. Here is what to know — and how to handle the pressure when it comes.
Youth Voices
Living Fully: Kevin’s Journey with HIV
At 14, Kevin learned he was born with HIV. At 17, he is thriving — and helping other young people dream big.
Evidence & Impact
Real change. Real people.
We believe in transparency. Every figure here comes from our published programme reports and records — and we add new results as our monitoring data is verified.
Explore Research & Impact3Age-based programmes, from 13 to 19 years
18CFK Africa scholars trained at the Groove n Grow Fiesta
7Health & life-skills sessions in the Groove-n-Grow curriculum
5+Chronic-condition pathways, from HIV to heart disease
15Board members, technical advisors & staff
2024ASRH & Life Skills Training Model, 1st edition
Sources: Groove n Grow Fiesta Training Report (2025); Thriving Teens Foundation programme records.
Knowledge Centre
Learn. Explore. Grow.
Practical, youth-friendly and professional resources for young people, families and partners.
Mind & Emotions
Confidence, stress, resilience, emotional wellbeing and body image.
ExploreRelationships
Communication, boundaries, consent, friendship and healthy relationships.
ExploreHealth & Body
Age-appropriate health information — vaccines, periods, puberty and more.
ExploreFuture & Life Skills
Education, careers, leadership, personal branding and goal setting.
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Youth voices matter.
Stories, experiences, programme moments and evidence from the people and communities at the heart of our work.
Teen VoicesEvery young person has a story worth hearing.
Read how Kevin went from fear to thriving — and now helps others dream big.
Impact StoriesFrom support to confidence.
Inside our life-skills training for 17–19 year olds.
ResearchEvidence that informs action.
Explore our research agenda, publications and learning.
Kenya & AfricaAdvocacy · Mentorship · Research
About Thriving Teens
A safer, healthier path to adulthood.
The Thriving Teens Foundation empowers adolescents and young people locally in Kenya and regionally in Africa. Our focus is adolescent health, rights, education and empowerment.
Our commitment is that every adolescent should not only survive the transition from childhood to adulthood — but thrive in it. Our solutions are acceptable, accessible, affordable, sustainable and culture-sensitive.
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Help young people thrive.
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