Report on 2-Days Workshop on The Review
2-Days Workshop on The Review and Development of Expanded Life Planning Manual
2-DAYS WORKSHOP ON THE REVIEW AND DEVELOPMENT OF EXPANDED LIFE PLANNING MANUAL AT
THE UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN CONFERENCE CENTER ON
TUESDAY OCTOBER 8TH-WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 9TH, 2024.
(ACCESS PROJECT) FUNDED BY AMPLIFYCHANGE
INTRODUCTION
On October 8th and 9th, 2024, the University of Ibadan Conference Center hosted a pivotal two-day workshop organized by PLAN Health Advocacy and Development Foundation (PLAN Foundation). This workshop was part of the ACCESS Project, funded by Amplify Change, which aims to improve sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services for women and girls in Oyo State.
The primary focus of the workshop was to review the Expanded Life Planning Education manual tailored for in-school youths and this aligns with PLAN Foundation’s commitment to equipping young people with the knowledge and skills necessary for making informed decisions about their sexual and reproductive health under the Access Project.
OBJECTIVES OF THE WORKSHOP
The workshop achieves the following objectives:
Review Existing Curriculum: Assess the strengths and weaknesses of the abandoned Life Planning Education Manual
Incorporate Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE): Develop a more inclusive and effective manual that integrates Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) principles.
Empowering Educators and Stakeholders: Enhancing the capacity of educators and stakeholders to deliver the revised manual effectively.
Promote Youth-Centric Approaches: Ensure the manual addresses the needs and challenges faced by young people in Oyo State.
WORKSHOP ACTIVITIES
The two-day event was marked by engaging sessions, discussions, and collaborative efforts:
Day 1: Tuesday, October 8th, 2024
Opening Ceremony:
Welcome address by PLAN Foundation representatives.
Overview of the ACCESS Project by project coordinators.
Keynote speech emphasizing the importance of Life Planning Education and CSE.
Review Sessions:
Assessment of the Life Planning material to develop into manual.
Identification of gaps and areas for improvement.
Breakout Groups:
Participants divided into smaller groups to brainstorm innovative ways to integrate CSE into the manual.
Day 2: Wednesday, October 9th, 2024
Development Sessions:
Collaborative drafting of the Life Planning Education manual.
Incorporation of feedback from educators, curriculum developers, and stakeholders.
Capacity-Building Workshop:
Training sessions on best practices for delivering the revised manual.
Strategies for engaging students in meaningful discussions about SRH.
Closing Ceremony:
Presentation of the draft manual.
Closing remarks and a vote of thanks by PLAN Foundation representatives.
OUTCOMES AND IMPACT
The workshop successfully achieved its objectives, resulting in:
Drafted Expanded Manual: A comprehensive draft of the Life Planning Education manual that integrates CSE and addresses the unique needs of in-school youths.
Increased Collaboration: Strengthened partnerships between educators, stakeholders, and the PLAN Foundation Team.
Enhanced Capacity: Improved skills and knowledge among participants to deliver effective SRH education.
CONCLUSION
The two-day workshop shows the critical role of Life Planning Education in empowering young people with the tools to make informed decisions about their health and future. The collaborative efforts during the workshop have laid a solid foundation for the implementation of an enriched manual that aligns with the objectives of the ACCESS Project.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
PLAN Foundation extends its gratitude to AmplifyChange for funding the initiative, as well as to all participants for their valuable contributions. Together, we continue to work towards a future where every young person in Oyo State has access to comprehensive sexual and reproductive health education.
About Us
PLAN Health Advocacy and Development Foundation (PLAN Foundation), was the first independent support group for people with HIV (PHIV) in Oyo State in Southwestern Nigeria. It is on record that we had the opportunity to participate actively and notably in most of these processes.
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