DSW's experience in international project work over the past years has shown that the establishment of a few but clearly-focused country-wide programmes can be more effective than maintaining multiple projects in various countries. Thus, in order to provide the best possible supervision and also to increase their effectiveness, projects were increasingly integrated into country programmes focusing more intensely on DSW's core activities.

A geographical emphasis was put on East Africa, facing a great need for adolescent sexual and reproductive health information and services at a high population growth rate. Within the region, country-wide Y2Y programmes currently span Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. A presence in each of the countries ensures further that the Y2Y programme is effectively co-ordinated and local partner organisations are actively supported.

In the following pages you will find more information about DSW's Y2Y countries:

• Ethiopia
• Kenya
• Uganda
• Tanzania