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Sex Education and Life Skill Education for Adolescent girls in Ranchi

4 November 2009

BOSCO, BOSCO Out Reach, Development Office, Social Development,

News reported by: Anwer R.

Bosco Team organized two days training program on 30th and 31st of October 2009 for tailoring girls in Kokar and Hatia region.

Bosco Team organized two days training program on 30th and 31st of October 2009 for tailoring girls in Kokar and Hatia region. The programme covered two aspects, namely Sex education and Life Skill Education. First session was based on the principle ``Prevention is better than cure``. Under this session Sr. Nivedita thoroughly discussed, highlighted and sensitized the adolescent girls about the importance of various health aspects like hygiene, physical and emotional changes during adolescent period, sexuality and reproductive system. The other session was devoted towards gearing up the self esteem of the participants, through various activities and motivational presentations. This session was facilitated by Mr. George. Altogether 60 participants successfully attended the program. After the program, the participants shared that this was the first time they received such type of training which helped them in removing various myths and misconceptions they had with regard to the subject dealt. The program ended with a vote of thanks from the participants and requesting for conducting more such programs in the future.