Facebook Instagram Tiktok
adhec.org
Contact us
Lasting solutions for SRHR <br> and health governance in Zambia
INFORMED. INCLUDED. EMPOWERED
Lasting solutions for SRHR
and health governance in Zambia
Supporting adolescents and young people to access quality
health services, participate in decision-making, and build healthier
communities across Zambia.
Inclusiveness
INFORMED. INCLUDED. EMPOWERED
Inclusiveness
Be ensure every adolescent, regardless of background or ability, has a voice and access to health services.

Who are we ?

The Adolescent Health Centre (ADHEC) is a youth-led, community-driven NGO advancing Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), inclusive health governance, and meaningful youth participation.
We empower young people and communities to demand better health services, influence policy, and create lasting change.

What We Do ?

Youth-Friendly Health Information

Delivering age-appropriate SRHR education through community outreach, school clubs, digital platforms, and peer-led programs.

  • Age-appropriate SRHR Information
  • Youth-Led Peer Education Programs
  • Trusted, Evidence-Based Health Guidance
About More

Mobile Outreach & Testing Services

Bringing HIV testing, STI screening, contraceptives, and counseling directly to underserved communities.

  • Services delivered directly to underserved communities
  • STI screening and treatment referrals
  • HIV testing and screening services
About More

Psychosocial Counseling

Individual and group support for mental health, GBV, peer pressure, and emotional well-being.

  • Individual mental health counseling
  • Group support sessions
  • Emotional well-being support for adolescents
About this

Healthy Food

Training young people to participate in policy processes, civic engagement, and community accountability mechanisms.

  • Training youth to engage in policy processes
  • Strengthening civic participation and leadership
  • Building skills for effective advocacy
About this

Capacity Building

Training health workers, community structures, and youth advocates in youth-friendly services, disability inclusion, and rights-based approaches.

  • Training health workers in youth-friendly service delivery
  • Strengthening community structures through skills development
  • Promoting disability-inclusive health practices
About this

Who We Serve

ADHEC serves adolescents and young people aged 10–24, with a special focus on girls, youth with disabilities, out-of-school youth, and other marginalized groups. In direct beneficiaries include parents, care givers, service providers, civic leaders, and policymakers who engage in our pro grams
Girls

Girls

Youth with disabilities

Youth with disabilities

Out-of-school youths

Out-of-school youths

Marginalized and underserved communities

Marginalized and underserved communities

Testimonials

Trust Zambia's Favorite
a peaceful place to be so cool and the hospitality is everything
Nedson Simwaba
Customer
“Working with ADHEC has been inspiring. Their commitment to youth-led advocacy and community accountability sets a strong example for organizations across Zambia.”
Moses Kalala
ADHEC made me feel seen. Their disability-inclusive programs gave me a platform to speak up and participate in community activities I was always excluded from. I finally feel empowered
Nurse Mwaka
Community Clinic
“The training I received from ADHEC on youth-friendly services completely changed how I interact with young clients. I now understand their needs better and provide more respectful, inclusive care.”
Susan N. Mukula
“ADHEC gave me a voice. Being part of the Youth Council allowed me to participate in policy dialogues I never thought I could be part of. We’re not just observers, we’re decision-makers.”
informEducateIncludeEmpowerSupport
ADHEC places young <br> people at the heart of <br> every program.
ADHEC places young
people at the heart of
every program.
Through our Youth Council, we ensure adolescents actively shape the health systems that serve them.