About Safe & Savvy
The project aims to improve adolescent reproductive health and rights education among youth in Ghana. With aim of addressing the specific needs and concerns of adolescents, the project will develop community specific, culturally appropriate educational resources and training programs. This project seeks to empower young people to make informed decisions regarding their reproductive health and well-being, fostering an environment conducive to exercising their rights and agency as well as strengthen their independence, digital confidence, and future employability.
Target Beneficiary
Adolescents ages 10 – 18 years
Objectives
- Objective 1: Increase awareness and knowledge among adolescents about sexual and reproductive health, including menstrual health, hygiene management, safe sex, contraceptive options, and their rights.
- Objective 2: Provide skills-training workshops that empower adolescents with practical tools, confidence, and independence to make informed life and health decisions.
- Objective 3: Establish peer-mentorship programs that create safe, supportive spaces for adolescents to share concerns, receive guidance, and feel heard.
The Project At A Glance
Reproductive health is a component of sexual health that specifically relates to the reproductive system, including menstrual health, pregnancy, contraception, family planning, and STIs, ensuring the ability to reproduce safely and the freedom to decide if, when, and how often. Essentially, reproductive health deals with the function of the reproductive system. Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (ASRHR) is a crucial field focusing on the health needs and human rights of young people (typically ages 10-19) during their transition to adulthood, encompassing access to comprehensive sexuality education, contraception, safe abortion, STI prevention (including HIV), and protection from violence, ensuring they can make informed decisions about their bodies and futures free from coercion, discrimination, and infection, leading to better overall well-being and societal development.