Can a community program boost teen girls' futures in ethiopia?

NCT ID NCT03890237

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests two programs—Her Spaces for girls and Act With Her for boys and girls—designed to improve education, health, safety, and life skills for 4,500 young adolescents aged 10-13 in Ethiopia. The programs include weekly group sessions over 10 months. Researchers will measure changes in school attendance, violence exposure, nutrition, mental health, and gender attitudes.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

behavioral program (Her Spaces and Act With Her)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could show that community-based programs improve education, health, and safety for young teens in Ethiopia.

What could go wrong

This is a behavioral study, not a medical treatment. Results may not apply to other regions or cultures, and improvements may be small or short-lived.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Adolescent Behavior Coitus

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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Study site

    Zone 5, Afar Region, Ethiopia

  • Study site

    South Gondar, Amhara, Ethiopia

  • Study site

    East Hararghe, Oromiya, Ethiopia