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“Young people embody our hopes for Change”
Have you ever though about changing norms and replacing them with positive alternatives? Well, you may have, but you just can’t do that on your own without involving people…both people affected by such norms and people who can influence change. And so, that’s the very reason community sensitisation is important to you and to us.
“Young people are eager, resilient and open to Change – Yes, You Are!
As change makers who believe in the power of collective action in co-creating a world where young people can thrive, our community sensitisation programmes does just that!
Through community engagement and enlightenment, dialogue and collective action, we address harmful traditional beliefs and practices, cultural norms, stigma and discrimination that hinder the healthy development of adolescents and young people living in such communities.
“Collective action works effectively…”
Our sensitisation programmes also address the cultural norms and gender inequities that limit contraceptive use, promote FGM and early child marriage, and contribute to negative health outcomes. We engage communities to change practices that make many young people especially marginalized young women vulnerable to GBV, unprotected sex, unplanned pregnancies, STIs including HIV/AIDS.
“You know what they say about knowledge – Knowledge is truly Power”
We also engage and interact with adult influencers in communities to help them identify and clarify their values, address common harmful myths and misconceptions related to adolescent and youth sexual and reproductive health (AYSRH) in their communities, and build competency to support the healthy development of their young people.
“The strength for change in today’s world is the strength of the hopes and ambitions of today’s youth”
Now, you are aware of the power of community sensitisation in creating change in our communities.
We’re hopeful you did pick a few things about how our organization helps to promote change, and guess what…We’d be glad to have you join our movement in promoting an enabling environment and healthy communities for young people to thrive.
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