Sex education: an essential mission for “Let’s help ourselves alive”
The 2023-2024 school year in the Democratic Republic of Congo marks an important milestone for the association “Aidons-nous vivant”. On this occasion, the president of the NGO, Ms. Nancy Mbuyi, spoke about the expectations and challenges ahead. The organization will set up educational sessions aimed at informing young girls about the prevention of sexually transmitted infections.
For “Let’s help ourselves alive”, it is crucial to raise awareness among girls about sex education in order to protect them from the risks associated with unprotected sexuality. Last year, the NGO had already initiated awareness-raising actions, encouraging students to have their own bucket for intimate care during menstruation and to abstain from unprotected sex. Those who could not abstain were encouraged to use condoms to avoid contamination.
In addition to these awareness-raising actions, “Let’s help ourselves alive” will distribute hygiene kits including buckets, soaps, sanitary napkins, panty liners and hydroalcoholic gels. These kits will allow young girls to take care of their privacy and maintain adequate hygiene.
The association is not limited to raising awareness during the back-to-school period. It also provides for an evaluation of the actions carried out the previous year, by visiting schools already aware of it. This evaluation will help improve awareness strategies and adapt activities to meet the needs of young girls.
For “Let’s help ourselves alive”, sex education is essential to prevent risky behavior and in particular unwanted pregnancies. By informing girls about the negative consequences linked to unprotected sex, the NGO hopes to help them avoid these situations and continue their studies without interruption.
In conclusion, “Let’s help ourselves alive” continues its mission of raising girls’ awareness of sex education, with an emphasis on the prevention of sexually transmitted infections and early pregnancies. The organization supports young girls in their educational journey by providing them with the tools necessary to take care of their health and well-being.
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