Creating Safe Spaces for Adolescents

Sometimes, there’s nothing as rewarding as connecting with tomorrow’s leaders! This month, our School Connect intervention filled the school walls of Ansar-ud-Deen High School, Ikole Ekiti; a historic school standing tall since 1959. With 110 girls, 282 boys, and 55 teachers (including some amazing undergrad teachers from Federal University Oye-Ekiti), we created a safe, powerful space to talk openly about real-life topics that shape young lives.

From puberty, body image, self-esteem, and menstruation, to goal setting and the realities of risky sexual behaviours, we spent nearly 90 minutes diving deep and answering an incredible 57 anonymous questions; some bold, some surprising! Their curiosity keeps us inspired and shows why #ComprehensiveSexualityEducation matters. Our dream is simple: empower every young person to be informed, valued, and ready to spark sustainable change in their community.

Which of these topics do you think needs more discussion in schools? Let us know below!

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