AFRO-NETS> IPPF/GTZ course: Young People

[Regine Meyer <Regine.Meyer@gtz.de>]

Young People: Implementing a Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Approach
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22 September - 2 October 2002
Lucy Cavendish College, Cambridge University
Cambridge, UK.

An intensive residential course focusing on the sexual and reproduc-
tive health needs and rights of young people for professionals work-
ing in the field of family planning and SRH including young people 
themselves. 

Details at:
http://www.ippf.org 
or 
mailto:youthcourse@ippf.org

Introduction

In recent years, interest in, and commitment to, the sexual and re-
productive health of young people has grown and a range of approaches 
have been developed and adopted. However, facing up to adolescent 
sexuality and sexual and reproductive health remains a challenge in 
many societies. Drawing on a diversity of international experts and 
experience in running SRH course, IPPF and GTZ have devised a dynamic 
curriculum that covers a rights-based approach to adolescent sexual-
ity and sexual and reproductive health. 

BY THE END OF THE COURSE....
* You will be familiar with techniques and methods of how to work 
  with, and involve young people in programmes and activities.
* You will have an enhanced understanding of a rights-based approach
  to SRH for young people.
* You will have benefited from the professional exchange with fellow
  participants, and have had an opportunity to develop strategies
  collaboratively to integrate different elements in a comprehensive
  SRH strategy for young people.
* You will have had the opportunity of participating in specialist
  workshops on project development, monitoring and evaluation, ser-
  vice provision, IEC, advocacy and working with the media.
* You will have visited a youth-focused SRH and family planning NGO
  in London with the chance to interact and have discussions with
  project staff.

ORGANISATION OF THE COURSE

The course is taught in English by experienced inter-disciplinary 
specialists from IPPF and GTZ, as well as faculty members from aca-
demic institutions and international experts. Tuition comprises a 
range of methods from plenary presentations and discussions to small 
group exercises, peer-learning and role-plays. Participants will be 
encouraged to take an active role by drawing on their experiences and 
sharing field initiatives. A core team of facilitators will be on 
hand to ensure continuity. A certificate of attendance is awarded at 
the end of the course. 

PARTICIPANTS AND FEES

The course is designed for between 15-20 professionals who work 
hands-on in programmes and activities for adolescent sexual and re-
productive health, including young people themselves. For example 
those involved in the provision of youth-friendly services, peer edu-
cation programmes, youth leaders and those that affect policy making. 
Participants must be fluent in English. The fees are GBP 1,700 which 
covers tuition, extensive course materials, accommodation, breakfast, 
lunch and some dinners. Accommodation is single room only, with bath-
room facilities in Lucy Cavendish College, Cambridge, UK. The round 
trip airfare and train/coach fare to and from Cambridge, insurance, 
visas and incidental expenses are the responsibility of participants. 
Participants are advised to seek funding from local agencies such as 
the British Council, WHO, UNFPA and other donors/sources. There may 
be the possibility of some financial assistance available for young 
people under the age of 25 who are working in youth-focused pro-
grammes. Any such potential applicants should contact us at the ad-
dress given opposite as soon as possible to discuss further. 

APPLICATION FORM

Participants are asked to complete an application form and return it 
by 31 May 2002 to the address below. For eligible individuals, space 
is allocated on a first come first serve basis so early registration 
is encouraged. A non-refundable deposit of GBP 500 and two passport-
sized photographs are also required at latest by this date to ensure 
that a place on the course is secured. This deposit will be off set 
against the course fees due by 18 September 2002. 

Global Advocacy Division
International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF)
Regent?s College
Inner Circle, Regent?s park
London NW1 4NS, UK
Tel: +44-20-7487-7864/7856
Fax: +44-20-7487-7865
mailto:youthcourse@ippf.org
http://www.ippf.org


ORGANIZERS:

IPPF
The International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) the world?s 
largest voluntary organization working through more than 150 Family 
Planning Associations worldwide  and in at least 180 countries  for 
the sexual and reproductive health, choices and rights of women, men 
and young people. IPPF has taken a forward-looking and progressive 
approach to the Federation?s work with young people to meet their 
sexual and reproductive health needs and rights. This includes young 
people?s participation in the design and implementation of pro-
grammes, as well as young people forming part of the Federation?s 
highest policy-making body. IPPF?s commitment to young people is 
clearly outlined in the Federation?s Youth Policy and Youth Manifesto 
which were designed by young people from around the world. 

GTZ
The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Technische Zusammenarbeit (GTZ) is an 
executive agency based in Germany. It is commissioned by the German 
Government to contribute its knowhow and expertise to the planning 
and implementation of technical co-operation projects which are car-
ried out in collaboration with organizations in partner countries. 
The main services offered by GTZ are in the areas of project plan-
ning, monitoring and evaluation; technical advisory services; commu-
nity and needs-orientated approaches. Youth is an increasingly impor-
tant component of GTZ's health and population programmes. 

VENUE
Cambridge is a historic university town built around the river Cam. 
It is approximately 50 miles from London and there are good train 
links from London, as well as direct coach links from Gatwick, Heath-
row and Stansted airports. Noted for its friendly and relaxed atmos-
phere, the Victorian buildings which comprise Lucy Cavendish College 
are set in nearly three acres of tree-lined gardens and ten minutes 
walk from the centre of Cambridge.

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