About: This continuous sex education and empowerment curriculum allows participants to engage in ongoing learning, promoting comprehensive sex education, informed decision-making, and empowerment within the SheCopes community. It equips girls and young women with the knowledge and skills needed to make informed choices about their sexual health while emphasizing gender equality and empowerment.

Objective: To provide comprehensive sex education, empower girls and young women to make informed decisions about their sexual health, and promote gender equality.

Curriculum:

Module 1: Foundations of Sex Education

• Unit 1: Introduction to sex education
• Unit 2: Understanding one's body and sexual health.
• Unit 3: Consent and boundaries.

Module 2: Healthy Relationships and Communication

• Unit 1: Building healthy relationships.
• Unit 2: Effective communication in relationships.
• Unit 3: Recognizing and addressing unhealthy dynamics.

Module 3: Reproductive Health and Family Planning

• Unit 1: Menstrual health and hygiene.
• Unit 2: Contraception and family planning options.
• Unit 3: Pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care.

Module 4: STIs and Sexual Health

• Unit 1: Understanding sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
• Unit 2: Safe sex practices and prevention.
• Unit 3: Seeking medical care and support.

Module 5: Gender Equality

• Unit 1: Gender roles, stereotypes, and equality.
• Unit 2: Consent
• Unit 3: Advocacy for gender equality and sexual rights.

Module 6: Sexual Health Decision-Making

• Unit 1: Informed decision-making about sexual health.
• Unit 2: Empowering girls and young women to take control of their sexual health.
• Unit 3: Sexuality and self-identity.

Continuous Activities:

• Discussion Groups: Regular group discussions on sex education and empowerment topics.
• Workshops: Organizing skill-building workshops on sexual health and communication.
• Projects: Collaborative projects related to sexual health advocacy, awareness, and empowerment.
• Online Resources: Providing access to reputable online resources and tools for further learning.