Preventing Teen Pregnancy

Safe Childhood

During this period, workshops were conducted with 5th and 6th grade elementary school students, with the objective of providing them with essential tools for their integral development, self-care, and informed decision-making.

Throughout the sessions, key topics focused on helping children understand their rights, reinforcing that they deserve to be respected, heard, and protected at all times. Students were guided to recognize their bodies, including the physical and emotional sensations they experience as a natural part of puberty, helping them understand these changes in a healthy and age-appropriate way.

In addition, the topic of sexual abuse was addressed in a clear and sensitive manner. Students learned how to identify inappropriate situations, recognize when something makes them feel uncomfortable, and confidently say “no.” Emphasis was placed on the importance of seeking help from trusted adults—such as parents, teachers, or close family members—if they feel at risk or experience any form of harassment.

As part of their preventive education, students also received basic information about pregnancy, including its risks and the physical, emotional, and social implications it can have. They were introduced to sexually transmitted infections and reproductive rights in an age-appropriate context. It was reinforced that sexual relationships are part of adulthood and should occur within a context of mutual respect, consent, and care.

These workshops contribute to the development of more informed, confident, and empowered children, strengthening their ability to protect themselves, make responsible decisions, and understand that they are not alone—that they have the right to be safe, to be heard, and to seek support from trusted adults whenever they need it

Strengthening the Future: Progress of the Preventing Teen Pregnancy Program

During this period, we delivered workshops to students from 1st to 3rd year of high school, where they learned and openly engaged in essential topics such as their sexual and reproductive rights, the consequences of adolescent pregnancy, and the emotional, economic, and health risks it entails. We also addressed the prevention of sexually transmitted infections and the multiple factors that influence how adolescents experience their sexuality.

A key component of the program was promoting communication among peers and strengthening trust with supportive adults. We also shared information about the youth-friendly health clinics offered by the Ministry of Health, where students can receive safe and confidential guidance. In addition, students learned that if they experience violence in their relationships, they can access emotional support from Sarahuaro’s psychologist.

We are fully committed to keep expanding these workshops to more high schools, as well as bringing them to middle and elementary school students throughout the new areas of the region. This work is essential to building more informed, safe, and resilient communities, and we continue to move forward thanks to the support that makes this mission possible.

We want to express our deep gratitude for your interest and commitment to the Preventing Teen Pregnancy  Program. Thanks to your support, we began the school year  with the firm conviction to continue making a positive impact on the lives of young people in our community.