Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
Every young person deserves the right to make informed choices about their health and future. At CCID, we open conversations around sexual and reproductive health, equip adolescents with life-saving knowledge, and create safe spaces where young people can grow with confidence, dignity, and equality.
Vulnerability Caused by Lack of SRHR Information
Because discussing sexual and reproductive health is often taboo, many young people lack essential information about STIs, unwanted pregnancies, rape, and cross-generational sex. This lack of knowledge leaves them vulnerable and can harm their physical health, academic performance, and overall well-being. Adolescents frequently realize too late that reliable information could have protected them earlier.
Multifaceted Approach Built on Equality and Education
To address these challenges, the organization uses a multifaceted approach that promotes gender equality, women’s empowerment, open communication, and comprehensive health education. Their work aligns with key Sustainable Development Goals, such as SDG 3 and SDG 5, which emphasize universal access to sexual and reproductive healthcare, information, and rights through national strategies and programs.
Community-Based Initiatives for Adolescent SRHR
One major effort is the development of community programs like Edutainment, which respond to adolescents’ limited SRHR knowledge caused by weak parent-child communication and insufficient education. These activities, delivered in schools across the Southwest Region, cover HIV/AIDS, other STIs, unwanted pregnancy, gender violence, menstrual hygiene, life skills, and building healthy communication between parents and young people.
Advocacy, Research, and Strengthening Communication
The organization also produces research and advocacy briefs to increase public awareness about sexual harassment, gender-based violence, and broader health issues. Through the SRHR Advocate Program, they expand community understanding of reproductive health topics. A core priority is encouraging stronger parent-child communication so adolescents can rely on trusted adults for accurate and supportive SRHR guidance.