Skip Navigation

Interagency Youth Working Group

© 2003 Sean Hawkey, Courtesy of Photoshare© 2001 Jim Stipe/Lutheran World Relief, Courtesy of Photoshare© 2001 Jennifer Knox/CCP, Courtesy of Photoshare© 2006 Jane Koehler/CCP, Courtesy of Photoshare© 2005 Esther Braud, Courtesy of Photoshare

Resources On Youth Reproductive Health and HIV/AIDS

-

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

 

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) promotes international cooperation in the fields of education, science, culture, and communication. UNESCO has developed a comprehensive collection of documents on a wide range of subjects, including those related to adolescent reproductive health. Many documents about HIV/AIDS education can be found on the site, and some of these publications and tools are highlighted below.

Act, Learn and Teach: Theatre, HIV, and AIDS: Toolkit for Youth In Africa (2006, PDF, 3 MB). This colorful, clearly written booklet discusses the use of theater as a tool to raise community awareness about HIV/AIDS. Chapters discuss respecting cultural norms and values, and creating and executing a community-specific play. Also provided are helpful resources about theater, youth participation, and group activities. It is written for use by educators and others who work with youth groups or community theater organizations.

Focusing Resources on Effective School Health (FRESH) - HIV/AIDS resources page FRESH is a UNESCO initiative intended to improve the health of school children throughout the world by emphasizing activities in four interrelated areas: school health policies, water/sanitation/the environment, skills-based health education, and school-based health and nutrition services. The site contains a large section on HIV/AIDS, with downloadable Microsoft Word documents on topics such as school health policy tools, skills-based health education, responsible sexual behavior (including delaying sex), care and support for people living with HIV/AIDS, and many others. The topics have been adapted from various sources and are intended for educators of adolescents.

Gender and HIV Prevention Education in the Asia and Pacific Region (2008, PDF, 3.09 MB). Written for educators working in non-formal settings in the Asia/Pacific region, this report provides information and tools to reach young people, especially young women, with HIV-prevention messages.  The report discusses the complexities of regional gender issues (such as early marriage), drug use, and gender-related barriers to information and services. Programmatic successes from various countries are also provided, including examples of best practices, including street drama, life skills, and mobile outreach programs. 

Health information for peer health education programs in Africa; UNESCO-sponsored programmes and publications (2007, PDF, 746 KB). Written to provide an accurate source of health related information for peer health educators, this 72-page booklet contains detailed information and illustrations about human reproduction, STI, HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, addiction, and healthy relationships.

HIV/AIDS Impact on Education Clearinghouse Coordinated by the International Institute for Educational Planning/UNESCO and funded by UNAIDS, this project supports the planning and management of HIV/AIDS education programs by collecting and disseminating the most recent studies and research. The homepage includes a site map, an index of resources grouped by topic area, and links to several contributing organizations.

Peer Approach in Adolescent Reproductive Health Education: Some Lessons Learned (2003, PDF, 771 KB). This document focuses on what research tells us about the impact of peer education on promoting changes in adolescents' attitudes and behavior regarding reproductive and sexual health. It also provides a collection of lessons learned from peer education on adolescent reproductive health issues. These lessons are from around the world and reported by nongovernmental organizations, local governments, and community organizations.

Training guide for peer health education programs in Africa; UNESCO-sponsored programmes and publications (2007, PDF, 560 KB). This publication describes the development and implementation of a program to train young people as peer educators who teach classmates and friends about various health issues, including HIV/AIDS and other STIs. The guide covers goals and objectives, methodology, sustainability, step-by-step implementation, and detailed resources such as "real-life stories," performance ideas, evaluation forms, and health knowledge surveys.

 

Disclaimer: The information provided on this web site is not official U.S. Government information and does not represent the views or positions of the U.S. Agency for International Development, the U.S. Government or The Johns Hopkins University.