About Mwelu Foundation Proposed SRHR Programs.
Workshops and Education Sessions
Comprehensive Sexual Education: Host workshops covering essential topics like puberty, reproductive health, contraception, and STIs in an age-appropriate, culturally sensitive manner.
Consent and Healthy Relationships: Educate youth on the importance of consent, healthy relationship dynamics, and boundaries, promoting respect and safety in personal relationships.
Media for SRHR Awareness
Storytelling through Photography and Film: Empower participants to use photography and film to share stories, raise awareness, and tackle stigma around sexual and reproductive health issues in their community.
Campaigns and Documentaries: Create short films or social media campaigns addressing SRHR topics, made by youth for youth, which could then be showcased within the community or at local events.
Peer Counseling and Mentorship
Peer Educator Program: Train interested youth as peer educators who can provide SRHR information and support within their community. Peer educators can help normalize discussions around sexual health and serve as trusted figures.
Mentorship by Health Professionals: Connect youth with health professionals for guidance and information on SRHR topics, building trust and providing a reliable source of information.
Access to Resources and Healthcare Referrals
Provision of SRHR Materials: Ensure access to essential resources such as sanitary products, contraception, and educational materials.
Partnerships for Health Services: Collaborate with local health facilities to create referral pathways for SRHR services, allowing youth to access services like contraception, counseling, and STI testing confidentially.
Parental and Community Engagement
PCommunity Awareness Campaigns: Host community workshops to engage parents and caregivers in SRHR topics, fostering an environment where these conversations can happen openly and without stigma.
Advocacy for SRHR Rights: Raise awareness about SRHR rights, promoting policy changes or programs within the community that support safe and accessible healthcare for young people.
Benefits of the SRHR Program
Integrating SRHR into the Mwelu Foundation’s work aligns with its mission of youth empowerment and well-being. By addressing these topics, the foundation can help reduce the incidence of unintended pregnancies, STIs, and gender-based violence, while fostering a healthier, informed, and empowered community.
This SRHR program, alongside the foundation's media training, could lead to a generation of youth who are not only skilled in creative storytelling but also empowered advocates for health, equality, and their rights.