Adolescent and Youth Sexual Reproductive Health (AYSRH) Project
Adolescent population in Ethiopia remains the most affected by sexual and reproductive health risks such as early marriage, unprotected sex, STIs, early pregnancy and Female genital mutilation (FGM). The most vulnerable groups among these adolescents are found to be girls, youth from rural settings and those who are economically impoverished. Vulnerability is attributed to such factors as: lack of relevant information, access to SRH service, limited open discussion with parents, peer pressure, absence of protection from the legal sector and economic problem.
ODA has strived towards the attainment of improved AYSRH by working on the provision of information, counseling and skills and services through different approach such as school based, health facility based and community based. Moreover, volunteerism activities and collecting best practices for future programing has been some of the project activities.
The most vulnerable groups among these adolescents are found to be girls, youth from rural areas and those who are economically underprivileged. Vulnerability is attributed to factors such as; lack of relevant information, access to SRH service, limited open discussion with parents, peer pressure, absence of protection from the legal sector and economic problem.
ODA, in collaboration with The David and Lucile Packard Foundation, has strived towards the attainment of improved AYSRH by working on the provision of information, counseling, skill development using different approaches such as school based, health facility based and community based services.
Moreover, volunteerism activities and earmarking best practices for future programming have been some of the project activities.
Long-term Outcome: To Improve the sexual reproductive health status of young people
Short-term outcome:
Outcome One: Increased Awareness and Knowledge of AYSRH
Outcome Two: Increased Availability and Utilization of YFS
Outcome Three: Increased community support and engagement in AYSRH advocacy and programming
Outcome Four: Youth voices and movements are meaningfully Engaged in AYSRH advocacy and programming
Outcome Five: AYSRH & CLSE advocacy and programs are informed and strengthened by evidence