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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An age-based journey from 13 to 19.
Three programmes, one continuous journey — each designed for the questions, changes and opportunities of a particular stage of adolescence.
Learn • Connect • Grow
Programme overview
Built on our training model.
All three programmes are based on the Thriving Teens Foundation’s Adolescent Sexual & Reproductive Health and Life Skills Training Model (First Edition, 2024) — helping young people appreciate the cognitive, emotional, social, interactive and physical aspects of growing up.
Ages 15–16
Vibe & Bloom
Discover • Build • Thrive
Build self-awareness, resilience, healthy relationships and practical skills for growing independence.
Explore programme Ages 17–19
Groove-n-Grow
Lead • Create • PreparePrepare for adulthood through leadership, career mentorship, personal branding and self-advocacy.
Explore programmeAges 13–14 Early adolescence
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Dancing Thru’ Development
Learn • Connect • Grow
The start of adolescence is full of questions. This programme gives younger teens a safe, fun space to understand the changes they are going through and to build confidence, friendships and healthy habits.
Knowing my bodyPuberty and body changes, explained simply
Hygiene & periodsPersonal and menstrual hygiene without shame
Me & my feelingsEmotions, self-esteem and body image
Friends & familyCommunication and handling peer pressure
Safe onlineDigital safety and kindness
My rights, my voiceProtection and where to get help
Ages 15–16 Middle adolescence
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Vibe & Bloom
Discover • Build • Thrive
As independence grows, so do the choices. Vibe & Bloom helps teens build self-awareness, resilience and the practical skills to navigate relationships, pressure and their health.
Discovering meIdentity, values and self-awareness
A resilient mindStress, emotions and mental wellbeing
Healthy relationshipsRespect, boundaries and consent
Real talk on substancesVaping, alcohol, weed and saying no
My healthImmunisation, HPV and knowing your body
Study & goalsFocus, planning and staying in school
Ages 17–19 Late adolescence
Groove-n-Grow
Lead • Create • Prepare
Preparing for adulthood — leaving home, careers, relationships and self-advocacy. Groove-n-Grow is delivered as retreats and fiestas packed with participatory sessions.
Knowing MeMy body, my pride — hormones & reproductive health
Love Life FiestaHealthy relationships, trust & communication
Sex-Positive VibesMy say — consent, body image & sexual hygiene
A Beautiful MindMental wellness, anger & conflict resolution
When Things Go SouthGetting back up — STIs, pregnancy & legal protections
Taking the LeapLeaving home, careers & mentorship
Personal BrandingSocial media, reputation & opportunities
The Groove n Grow Fiesta with CFK Africa — 18 scholars, two days of learning.
How we deliver
Engaging. Safe. Evidence-informed.
Sessions are interactive and designed with young people — not just for them.
Participatory games
Icebreakers and team challenges that make learning memorable.
Self-reflection
Space to think about values, feelings and goals.
Individual assignments
Practical tasks that turn knowledge into action.
Mini-lectures
Short, expert-led inputs from trained facilitators and clinicians.
Formats
Retreats, fiestas & school sessions
- Retreats — multi-day immersive programmes, like the Groove & Grow Retreat (26–29 November 2024).
- Fiestas — two-day trainings with partners, like the Groove n Grow Fiesta with CFK Africa.
- School & community sessions — tailored workshops for learners, youth groups and caregivers.
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Bring Thriving Teens to your school or group.
We work with schools, scholarship programmes, faith and community groups, and youth organisations across Kenya.
- Tailored to your learners’ age and needs
- Delivered by trained facilitators
- Consent, safeguarding and evaluation included