Reaching Young People with Trusted Information for a Healthier Future! We have successfully concluded our Community Literacy Campaign in Bumbogo Sector, Gasabo District, on Tuesday, bringing young people and community members together through football, interactive debates and health education. Implemented by RRP+ in partnership with @RBCRwanda , with support from @soscvrwanda , @RDA_Rwanda and other partners, the campaign promotes informed health and life decisions among young people. ⚽ Why Do We Use Sports and Debates to Reach Young People? Football attracts young people and community members in a familiar and engaging environment, creating opportunities to share important health messages. Interactive debates give young people space to ask questions, express their views, challenge misconceptions and discuss solutions to the challenges they face. The campaign addresses key issues affecting young people aged 10-24, including adolescent sexual and reproductive health, HIV and STI prevention, tuberculosis (TB) awareness, teenage pregnancy prevention, gender-based violence, consent, healthy relationships, mental health, drug use, harmful alcohol consumption, healthy lifestyles and non-communicable disease (NCD) prevention, including Type 1 diabetes awareness. The campaign also promotes early health-seeking behaviour and access to appropriate youth-friendly health and psychosocial support services. Basic mental health support was provided, encouraging young people to recognize emotional challenges and seek help when needed. 🏫 MINEDUC Calls on Teachers to Provide Trusted Health Information in Schools MUNGANYINKA BEATHA, the representative of the Ministry of Education (MINEDUC), emphasized the important role teachers play in helping young people access accurate and trusted information about sexual and reproductive health. She encouraged teachers to use the educational materials and knowledge available to them to guide learners, respond responsibly to their questions, correct misinformation and support informed decision-making. 🎓 Supporting Young Mothers to Return to School The campaign also highlighted efforts to help young mothers continue their education after experiencing early or teenage pregnancy. Through DHL Got Heart Funds, in collaboration with RRP+, support was provided to help beneficiaries return to school and continue learning. This included school fees and school materials, alongside livestock support intended to strengthen household livelihoods and improve families’ living conditions. 🏆 Recognizing and Motivating Participants Awards were presented to all four teams from the four participating schools in recognition of their commitment, teamwork and participation in football matches and debates, motivating them to continue engaging in healthy and positive community activities. 🙏 Appreciation to Our Partners RRP+ sincerely thanks Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC), SOS Children’s Villages Rwanda, @DHLAfrica , @Rwanda_Edu , @RDA_Rwanda , @Gasabo_District local leaders, educators, health professionals, community members and all other partners for their collaboration and commitment to youth empowerment and community health literacy. Trusted Information. Healthy Choices. Brighter Futures! #soberGen #HeheNicyuma, #EjoHawe, #MyHealthMyFuture #HIVPrevention, #SayNoToDrugs For assistance or concerns, call RRP+ Toll-Free: 1245. @RwandaHealth @RwandaFinance @RwandaYouthArts @RwandaEmergency @giz_rwanda @UNAIDSRwanda @unicefrw @UNFPARwanda @WHORwanda @sfhRwanda @giz_rwanda @CDCgov @CDCRwanda @mutambukaDeo @nsanzimanasabin @JNdayizigiye @CMuvunyi @PaulineOkumu @TuyishimeAlbert @BrianChirombo @andrewmorley0 @RichardAmenyah @AndrewGasoziNtw @HindHassan_ @BarhamSalih @RituShroff3 @Winnie_Byanyima @GlobalFund @CityofKigali @HDIRwanda @uphls @AHFcares @InterfaithRda @UNAIDSRwanda @WVRwanda @UNAIDS