Development Programmes
DSW helps people to protect themselves from illnesses and unwanted pregnancies and fight their way out of poverty. For this reason we implement and support family planning and information projects in Africa and Asia. Youth plays a special role: they are the parents of tomorrow and the key to the development of their countries. Investing in their health means investing in a better future. DSW is deeply concerned about the promotion of girls, since girls are hit particularly hard by poverty, disease and injustice. They bear a great burden, while at the same time play a key role for sustainable development.
DSW in East Africa
Working Together for Decent Work
DSW’s newest regional project is an excellent example of our integrated approach to addressing the needs of vulnerable populations. This 3-year programme will work to improve the health and livelihoods of those excluded from the formal labour market, especially women and youth. By empowering individuals, supporting informed decision-making, and promoting innovative and successful approaches, it will support worldwide effort to ensure decent work, social protection and inclusion for all members of society. Using the context of informal employment as a strategic entryway, activities will address critical issues such as gender equality and sexual and reproductive health.
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DSW's Youth-to-Youth Initiative: Empowering Young People to Lead a Healthy Life
In order to address the multi-faceted needs of young people, DSW has developed “Youth-to-Youth” (Y2Y), a comprehensive programme designed to improve the sexual and reproductive health of young people by young people. Unlike many other sexual education projects, Y2Y embodies the belief that young people themselves are key actors in their own development, not simply beneficiaries and, as such, can themselves help find solutions to their problems. Y2Y is thus built on principles of active participation, gender equity and respect of local cultural, traditional and religious values, utilising existing resources and flexibility.
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