This is a series of 4 lessons each lasting 1.5 to 2 hours. Boys and Girls are taught separately. Class size is generally limited to 30 students per class to better facilitate discussion and interaction.

 

The books “Growth Changes” by Marni Sommer and “To Become a Young Man” by Marni Sommer, Samuel Likindikoko, Sylvia Kaaya and published by Aidan Publishers Ltd are used as part of the curriculum.

 

The stories are read and discussed by the students in groups with facilitation by SON community educators. A film, narrated by Gwantwa Mwakalundwa MD and filmed by Empower Tanzania, is also shown and discussed. As funding allows, the girls are provided with reusable menstruation materials and taught how to make their own. The young men are provided with underwear and taught about proper personal hygiene. HIV/AIDs education can also be included which adds between 2 and 4 additional lessons. Throughout these lessons we also work with our partner ZUIA who provides education on the prevention of abuse and human trafficking.

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