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If we won’t do anything, who will?
On 27-29 August 2024, UNESCO O3 and O3Plus programs conducted a training session for 14 newly recruited youths from 10 university campuses in Tanzania. These young volunteers, who aspire to become Education for Health and Wellbeing (EHW) Associate Youth Ambassadors, were introduced to EHW projects’ activities and focus areas, which involve dissemination of accurate information on Sexual and Reproductive Health, HIV, GBV prevention education, as well as overall health and well-being information for young people, both within and beyond the campus community.
When I saw the call for volunteers to become the UNESCO-EHW Youth Ambassador, I knew this opportunity was meant for me. I was inspired to apply because I believe that even if I can positively impact the life of just one young person, it will be a meaningful contribution to my community
As a young person, it hurts to see others being abused due to a lack of knowledge. Through this platform, I’m committed to educating my peers to help them avoid such situations. Growing as a better person means embracing the responsibility to protect and empower others
The EHW Youth Ambassadors are micro-influencers on social media, each with between 500 to 9,000 followers. During this training, they had the opportunity to learn how to effectively use their platforms to drive positive change on their campuses and in their communities.
As young people, it is our duty to ensure that our peers grow up in a safe healthy environment. If we don't take on this responsibility, who will?”
UNESCO’s Education for Health and Wellbeing flagship is determined to continue to narrow the health and well-being information gap between young people in Tanzania, through engaging different partners including young people to provide accurate, culturally appropriate education and information about health and well-being issues affecting young people, specifically in the areas of sexual reproductive health, gender-based violence, bullying, and mental health.
