Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (ASRHR) & Adolescent-Friendly Health Services

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Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (ASRHR) & Adolescent-Friendly Health Services

As a pioneer organization, in Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (ASRHR), with extensive expertise in designing, developing, and implementing programs that empower adolescents and communities, it focuses on ASRHR, family planning, adolescent-friendly health services, ending gender-based violence and harmful practices such as child, early and force marriage, and the intersections of population dynamics, sexual and reproductive health, climate change adaptation, and gender equality.

SISo Nepal has has played key role in shaping national policies, contributing to the development of Nepal’s first National ASRH Program Implementation Guideline along with the ASRH Training Package and enhancing the capacity of the service providers in delivering adolescent friendly ASRH services. Additionally, the organization has developed and implemented quality assessment and certification tools to ensure adolescent-friendly health services align with national and international standards.

Our approach ensures effective advocacy and service delivery while respecting existing social and cultural values.

SISo Nepal has been working in close collaboration with key government bodies, including the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP), Family Welfare Division (FWD), National Health Training Center (NHTC) and National Health Education, Information and Communication Center (NHEICC), as well as Provincial Health Training Centers, to strengthen ASRHR programs across Nepal.

SISo Nepal has extensive expertise in strengthening Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (ASRH) services through the development of national guidelines, training programs, and quality assurance tools. Our key contributions include:

  • Developing National ASRH Program Implementation Guideline, ASRH Training Package, and Quality Improvement & Certification Tool.
  • Designing and revising ASRH training packages and conducting Training of Trainers (ToTs) and health service provider to enhance service delivery.
  • Developing and implementing quality assessment and certification tools to ensure adolescent-friendly health services meet national and international standards.
  • Establishing comprehensive ASRH training sites and facilitating whole-site orientations on adolescent-friendly and ASRHR services, improving the capacity of healthcare facilities to deliver young people centered care.

Through these initiatives, SISo Nepal remains committed to improving adolescent health outcomes by equipping service providers with the necessary skills and resources to deliver high-quality, youth-friendly sexual and reproductive health services nationwide.