Access to sexual and reproductive health information for the youths in peri urban
Funding Area: Community governance / Gobernanza comunitaria
Problem Statement: Lack of Adequate Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health Information for Youths in Peri-Urban Areas. Youths in peri-urban areas face significant barriers when it comes to accessing accurate and comprehensive sexual and reproductive health information. The lack of appropriate information channels, limited resources, cultural barriers, and inadequate engagement opportunities contribute to the low uptake of essential health knowledge. This obstacle jeopardizes the ability of youths to make informed decisions about their sexual and reproductive well-being, leading to increased risks of unwanted pregnancies, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and other negative health outcomes.
Proposed Activities: Outlining the center's goals and purpose, which include promoting safe practises, preventing STIs, spreading accurate information on sexual and reproductive health, and assisting with family planning, do some research and acquire resources, such as the most recent books, movies, pamphlets, and posters. locating an appropriate area, recruit and train personnel, form alliances with the healthcare industry, create services and programmes, to connect with a larger audience, use a variety of communication methods, including websites, social media, online forums, and hotlines. Make sure that information is accessible in several languages.Expertise: Mr Macdonald Nhakura is enrolled as a PHD candidate in Library and Information Sciences at Durban University of Technology. He is also the current President Elect of the Zimbabwe Library Association (ZimLA), an Executive Board Member of the Zimbabwe International Book Fair (ZIBF) Board of Trustees, Whispering Hope Private College Board Member, Amina’s Gift Board Member and the Head Usher at Harare Institute of Technology.Mr Ariel Muvhunzwi is a Researcher at Zimbabwe Open university, A PHD candidate with UNISA and a professional librarian. He holds a number of qualifications in IT and web designing. Mr Ronnie Chabarwa Murahwa/; Solution-Oriented IT Specialist with more than 10 years progressive experience in managing maintaining IT infrastructure, having a proven ability to create and deliver solutions tied to business growth. Skilled problem identifier & trouble-shooter comfortable in managing systems, projects and teams in a range of IT environments & aspiring IT Manager & ICTS Directorate.
Openness: Access to sexual and reproductive health information for youth in peri-urban settings is the goal of the proposal project. This project will close the information gap using these methods. Community-based workshops: The project will host workshops in peri-urban regions for 15–24-year-olds. These workshops will cover safe sex, family planning, contraceptives, and STIs. Peer education: The project will train and mobilise peri-urban peer educators. These peer educators, chosen for their knowledge and commitment, will lead monthly sexual and reproductive health talks with their peers. This method will create a safe and confidential space for youth to seek advice. Health approach. This would include creating a mobile app or SMS platform to give instructional materials, medical check-up reminders, and teleconsultations with doctors. Promoting youth-friendly health centres:Collaborations and partnerships: The initiative will work with local NGOs, community-based organisations, healthcare providers, and government agencies to improve outreach. Sharing resources, co-organizing events, and leveraging networks can help spread information and services
Challenges: Access to sexual and reproductive health information for youth in peri-urban settings is the goal of the proposal project. This project will close the information gap using these methods, Community-based workshops: The project will host workshops in peri-urban regions for 15–24-year-olds. These workshops will cover safe sex, family planning, contraceptives, and STIs. Peer education, the project will train and mobilise peri-urban peer educators. Health approach: The project will employ mobile phones to promote sexual and reproductive health information because young people use them. Promoting youth-friendly health centres, the initiative will work with local health centres to promote youth-friendly services. These centres will have educated healthcare professionals to provide youth-specific information, counselling, and therapeutic treatments., Collaborations and partnerships: The initiative will work with local NGOs, community-based organisations, healthcare providers, and government agencies to improve outreach. Sharing resources, co-organizing events, and leveraging networks can help spread information and services.The project seeks to educate peri-urban youth on sexual and reproductive health. The project aims to improve decision-making, encourage healthy behaviours, and minimise sexual and reproductive health disorders by expanding access to information.
Neglectedness: I have never applied for any funding in this regard
Success: Knowledge and Awareness: Survey youth on sexual and reproductive health before and after the initiative. Increase correct knowledge about contraception, STIs, safe sex, and family planning. Information-seeking Behaviour: Track the project's information centres, hotlines, and online platforms' usage and engagement. Access to Services: Monitor youth-friendly health centres and their counselling, contraceptive, and STI testing and treatment services. Behaviour Change: Assess changes in sexual and reproductive health behaviours, such as increased contraceptive usage, safer sex practises, regular medical check-ups, and reduced unexpected pregnancies and STI transmission. Survey or interview project participants about behaviour change. Peer Education: Measure the number of peer educators trained, their participation with targeted young groups, and the accuracy of their information Stakeholder feedback: Get input from project participants, including youth, healthcare providers, educators, parents, and community leaders and incorporate sexual and reproductive health education into schools and healthcare systems.
Total Budget: $22 000
Budget File: pdf
Affiliations: Zimbabwe library association which i am the incumbent current President
LMIE Carveout: Due to budget constraints, poor healthcare infrastructure, and socio-cultural hurdles, LMICs struggle to provide sexual and reproductive health education and resources. This project can help young people make informed sexual and reproductive health decisions by providing information through community-based workshops, peer education programmes, mobile health approaches, and collaborations with local organisations. These projects also support Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 3: Good Health and Well-being and 5: Gender Equality. In low- and middle-income countries, boosting sexual and reproductive health information and services reduces mother and child mortality, promotes gender equality, and improves well-being.
Team Skills: As the current President of the Zimbabwe Library Association, Mr. Nhakura has access to all of the information centres located throughout Zimbabwe. He is also a lecturer at the Zimbabwe Open University, which makes him a key figure in discussions about young access to knowledge, particularly in public and community libraries. Mr. Nhakura is also a well-known pastor who works on youth-related community initiatives. Additionally, Mr. Ariel Muvhunzwi teaches at the Zimbabwe Open University. He is on the Zimbabwe Library Association executive, which deals with matters related to outreach projects. Mr. Ronnie Murahwa is a young person who works as a chief computer technician and campaigns for their rights.
How Did You Hear About This Call: Word of mouth (e.g. conversations and emails from IOI staff, friends, colleagues, etc.) / Boca a boca (por ejemplo, conversaciones y correos electrónicos del personal del IOI, amigos, colegas, etc.)
Submission Number: 140
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