Alazi Dream Project (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director: Shimosato Yumemi, hereinafter referred to as NPO Alazi), a non-profit organization specializing in activities in the Republic of Sierra Leone, recognizes the current situation in which girls are forced to drop out of education due to early pregnancy and childbirth as the biggest social problem that impedes educational opportunities, and is working to fundamentally solve the problem by supporting girls to return to school and promoting sexuality education. “Comprehensive Sexuality Education in Africa: Practice and Challenges” will be held online on Thursday, August 15th from 12:00 to 13:00.
Sex education that brings smiles to girls’ faces
Thanks to the support of many people, NPO Araj has helped a total of 2,000 people in the past 10 years.The poorest families in Sierra Leone, West AfricaWe have provided educational opportunities to many people.
On the day of the online event,Comprehensive Sexual Education ProgramI will talk about the current situation and the process of the challenges, how we have provided this service, how we have addressed the issues that have emerged in our practice and worked to improve them.
12 million girls drop out of school every year worldwide due to unplanned pregnancies
We at Araj have been working in West Africa for 10 years.Japan-Sierra Leone RelationsSo, teenagers34％*²、About one in three girlsHowever, with girls losing their lives due to unexpected pregnancies or dropping out of school, they are losing options for their future dreams.
In Sierra Leone, which is Muslim,Sex before marriage is tabooAs a result, girls are not taught about contraception at school or at home. However, in a male-dominated society, there is no end to the number of girls who become pregnant unexpectedly due to being unable to refuse sexual intercourse or through prostitution.
Also,Abortion is prohibited even in cases of sexual assaultTeenage pregnancy is considered taboo, so many men are reluctant to take financial responsibility for it, and teenage girls are subject to bullying and gossiping at school.
The girls who want to go back to school are afraid of being bullied and consider changing schools. However, due to poverty,I can’t afford the 3,000 yen for a new school uniform.That is it.
*1 Sully EA, Biddlecom A, Daroch J, Riley T, Ashford L, Lince-Deroche N et al., Adding It Up: Investing in Sexual and Reproductive Health 2019. New York: Guttmacher Institute; 2020.
*2 Bash-Taqi R, Watson K, Akwara E, Adebayo E, Chandra-Mouli V. From commitment to implementation: lessons learnt from the first National Strategy for the reduction of teenage pregnancy in Sierra Leone. Sex reproductive health matters. 2020;28(1):1818376.
To further promote sex education overseas
Participation Benefits
①Distribution of comprehensive sex education text data in English
When you participate in the online event, we will provide you with the distribution URL via Zoom chat.
*Even if you apply, we will not provide distribution information to those who are unable to attend on the day.
② Invitation to a Facebook message group to connect people who provide sex education overseas
*Only for those who wish to participate
NGO and NPO representatives are welcome to attend.
This event is recommended for people like this.
✓I am interested in the topic of sex education
✓ I want to know what “comprehensiveness” in sex education means
✓ Interested in international cooperation and NGO activities
✓ I want to know about the current situation in Sierra Leone
✓NGO staff and interns
The expanding circle of support for Araj
For just 1,500 yen per month, one more girl can attend school.
In Sierra Leone, one in three girls drop out of school due to pregnancy. Alaj teaches students about sexual consent, contraception and the right of girls to continue studying.Sex Educationor to teenage girls who are single mothers and find it difficult to return to school on their own.“Support for returning to school using electronic money transfers”We are currently working on the following.
⇒Monthly donations will enable us to carry out stable activities.
Event Overview
Date and Time
August 15, 2024 (Thursday) 12:00-13:00
place
*The event will be held online (Zoom).
*Recording will only take place during the group’s activity report. Please note that we may take care not to capture the voices or faces of participants.
*Video streaming after the event will be available only to monthly supporters and regular members.
participation fee
free
How to participate
Please purchase your desired tickets from this Peatix page.
Event Schedule
11:55- Break-in possible
12:00-12:05 Sharing the event schedule and important points to note when participating
12:05-12:40 Comprehensive Sexuality Education in Africa: Practices and Challenges
12:40-12:55 Q&A Time
12:55-13:00 Announcement
Organization Overview
Group name: Specified non-profit organization Alazi Dream Project (NPO legal entity アラジ)
Creation: March 7, 2014
Representative Director: Xia Li Mengmei
Address: 1F Tazawa Building, 308-1 Waseda Tsurumakicho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-0041
Telephone number: 070-8908-8450
Contact Us
Representative Director: Xia Li Mengmei
info@alazi.org
