Sex education around the world: Zambia edition – Part 2

CARE Canada’s Youth Champions continue their conversation with Sithembile and discuss what the SHE SOARS* project is doing to increase young people’s knowledge about their health and rights. In part 2 of this episode, Sithembile explains the curriculum that is implemented in the girls’ and boys’ groups, which uses participatory activities for learning and youth leadership. Sithembile explains how gender and social norms, including issues of consent, impact young people’s access to Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in Zambia. The group learns what project partners are doing to engage parents and communities, shift attitudes and build skills to create positive change. SHE SOARS, funded by Global Affairs Canada, is the Sexual and reproductive Health and Economic empowerment Supporting Out-of-school Adolescent girls’ Rights and Skills project. Learn more at: https://care.ca/shesoarsprojectEpisode transcripts are available in French and English at: care.ca/shesoars.Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in the SHE SOARS podcast are the speakers’ own and do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, standards and policies of CARE Canada. The SHE SOARS podcast is a youth-led initiative that provides space for young people to discuss global Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights with the purpose of raising awareness in Canada. Listeners acknowledge that the material and information presented in the podcast are for informational purposes only and do not constitute advice or services. The podcast is for private, non-commercial use and speakers do not necessarily reflect any organization they work for.