▶Summary
SHER-Y aims to address the gap in contemporary, youth-centred sexual health education through an innovative multidimensional approach. Focusing on co-creation, peer sharing, experiential learning ...
▶Objectives
SHER-Y aims to address the gap in contemporary, youth-centred sexual health education through an innovative multidimensional approach. Focusing on co-creation, peer sharing, experiential learning and digital integration provides relatable, non-judgmental education focused on competency building. This will empower adolescents with essential knowledge and life skills for healthier choices and relationships.
▶Activities
Main activities: Co-creating, youth-centric educational materials together with adolescents,incorporating diverse voices and experiences Promoting positive attitudes about gender/sexual diversity, strengthening understanding of gender identity,gender expression, and sexual or romantic orientation Equipping youth workers and leaders with innovative approaches that enable effective delivery of sexual health education to adolescents Emphasize competency-building through experiential methodologies
▶Impact
Guidebook: providing relatable sexual health education tailored to adolescents' real-life needs Toolkit: offering strategies and tools to deliver inclusive, competent sexual education, together with guidance in peer facilitation and mentoring Online Resource: facilitating continued education and community building among professionals and volunteers in the youth sector E-Learning Platform: increasing the accessibility of sexual health education for youth, overcoming barriers like cultural taboos.