Youth Empowerment
Almost half of the world's population is younger than 25 years of age. 70 per cent live in developing countries (read more >). Adolescents are the parents of tomorrow. Their choices regarding education and Family Planning strongly influence the development of their country and its society. Therefore, the transfer of knowledge and education in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights helps them to make informed and autonomous decisions.
They often lack access to sexual and reproductive health care services. Youth clubs are supposed to supplement this need. With DSW's aid and its development projects such as the Youth-to-Youth initiative boys and girls between the age of 10 and 24 get a chance to share knowledge and ask questions to their peer educators. Furthermore, contraceptives are distributed and HIV/AIDS tests are taken. The projects are backed-up by comprehensive advocacy work in order to assure Sexual and Reproductive Rights and a consistent investment in the parents of tomorrow.
Youth - the Parents of Tomorrow
Youth - the Parents of Tomorrow
Almost half of the world population today is under 25 years old. Particularly large numbers of young people live in developing countries: of the 1.2 billion inhabitants of the earth who are currently between 15 and 24, almost 90 per cent live in these countries. more >
Sex Education Saves Lives
Investment in the Future
Many people believe that talking openly about sexual intercourse would encourage young people to engage in early sexual activity. In fact, the opposite is the case. Research has found that well-informed young people make their first sexual experiences later in life than their peers who lack this information.
more >
