Priority Areas of Work of SISo Nepal
As a pioneering organization in Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (ASRH), Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE), Ending Gender-based Violence, Life Skills Education, Adolescent-Friendly Health Service Delivery, and Menstrual Health Management, SISo Nepal is committed to addressing key health and education issues that impact adolescents and marginalized communities in Nepal. Our priority areas of work include:
- Advocacy: Promoting awareness and policy change on Adolescent Health, Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (ASRH), Family Planning (FP), and Comprehensive Sexuality Education and Services (CSE).
- Policy, Strategy, and Guidelines: Providing technical support to the Government of Nepal (GoN) in the development of policies, strategies, and guidelines on health issues, with a focus on Adolescent Health and Comprehensive Sexuality Education.
- Research on Health and Education Issues: Conducting research to identify emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities in health and education, with a particular focus on adolescent health and sexuality education.
- Quality Improvement and Certification: Ensuring the quality improvement and certification of Adolescent-Friendly Health Services (AFHS) to guarantee that young people receive safe, accessible, and inclusive health care.
- Capacity Building: Conducting training programs for government authorities, policy makers, teachers, healthcare providers including school health nurse, and young people on CSE and ASRH, CSE, and Life Skills to empower them with the knowledge and tools they need to address adolescent health issues.
- Demand Generation: Establishing and managing Adolescent-Friendly Information Corners (AFICs) in communities and schools to increase awareness and access to ASRH, Family Planning (FP) services, and Comprehensive Sexuality Education.
- Ending Gender-Based Violence and Harmful Practices: Leading efforts to prevent and eliminate gender-based violence (GBV) and harmful practices, including Child, Early, and Forced Marriage (CEFM), through education, advocacy, and community-based interventions.
- Information, Education and Communication/Social Behavior Change Communication (IEC/SBCC)
Developing and disseminating IEC/SBCC materials, including training toolkits, curricula, and educational resources focused on CSE, ASRH, Family Planning, and gender equality. - Counseling Services: Providing counseling services to adolescents and young people through telephone hotlines and face-to-face sessions, supporting them in making informed choices about their health and well-being.
- Quality Education: Contributing to the improvement of quality education systems in Nepal by integrating Health and Comprehensive Sexuality Education into school curricula and fostering a safe and inclusive educational environment for all.
- Democracy, Peace, and Human Rights: Promoting democracy, peace, and human rights by advocating for policies and practices that uphold the rights of adolescents and vulnerable populations, ensuring their access to education, health services, and opportunities for overall well-being.
