Youth-centred adolescent sexuality and reproductive health program that incorporates a newspaper, a network of clubs, a radio/ TV show, and training programs.

We intend to contribute to combating the spread of HIV/AIDS, reduce teenage pregnancies, promote safe and responsible sexual behaviours, discourage harmful traditional practices, eliminate sexual abuse and promote gender and human rights awareness around these topics.

We endeavor to provide Kenyan adolescents with a forum for open dialogue on sexuality and reproductive rights related to HIV AIDS, homosexuality, girls’ rights and more. Straight Talk started with the objective to equip young people with information and life skills so that they can protect themselves from high risk situations and remain in control of their own behaviour.

Straight Talk Foundation Values

Social Justice – Creating a more equal society

Service – Serving the most marginalised people first

Participation – Equal participation in everything we do

Honesty and Openness – Telling the truth and being open about our strengths and weaknesses

Integrity – Being true to all of our values

Responsibility – Taking responsibility for your own behavior

Commitment – Committing to living our values

The Straight Talk project facilitates collaborative partnerships with adolescents with the aim of developing coping strategies and behavioural life skills that will help young people remain in control of their behaviour. The Straight Talk concept is built on the tenet that youth need information on sexuality and reproductive health so as to be able to make informed decisions about their health and lives.

At the core of all Straight Talk activities is youth participation as a strategy. The Straight Talk Editorial Board is comprised of 4 boys and 4 girls who meet twice per month with adults from the STFK. Along with their peers, these adolescents guide and develop Straight Talk media as part of an interactive and participatory structure has greatly contributed to its popularity.

The project facilitates collaborative partnerships with adolescents with the aim of developing coping strategies and behavioural life skills that will help young people remain in control of their behaviour. The Straight Talk concept is built on the tenet that youth need information on sexuality and reproductive health so as to be able to make informed decisions about their health and lives. At the core of all Straight Talk activities is youth participation as a strategy. The Straight Talk Editorial Board is comprised of 4 boys and 4 girls who meet twice per month with adults from the STFK. Along with their peers, these adolescents guide and develop Straight Talk media as part of an interactive and participatory structure has greatly contributed to its popularity.

The Straight Talk Foundation is a non-governmental organization (NGO) registered in Kenya specializing in communication for social change with a focus on youths. Of particular concern are girls, youths living in poverty, and youths living with HIV. We also work with teachers and parents.

Straight Talk Foundation believes in the power of communication, that is getting young people to talk about their sexuality, how their bodies work and when is the right time to have sex and to prevent unwanted pregnancies. We campaign in advocating for adolescents sexual and reproductive health including HIV/Aids. We ensure that reproductive health and HIV/Aids information is more available to young people.