SRH Glossary

“SRH Shabdakosh-A Sexual and Reproductive Health Glossary in English and Nepali” is a compilation of works related to sexual and reproductive health issues published by Shtrii Shakti under the auspices of UNPFA Nepal. The book has been published to ensure a common understanding and use of the vocabulary on SRH issues among stakeholders. Y-PEER Nepal was involved as one of the collaborating organization providing useful comments and suggestions in the course of compiling the list of words.

Capacity Building Training for Youth organizations

As a part of capacity building training, AYON and Y-PEER jointly organized national level training program for AYON and Y-PEER members from all across the nation. The training was taught by Organization Development Center (ODC) in a Package itself and provided all the required technical support. The programme aimed to enhance the participants’ knowledge and skills on project management, proposal writing and report writing. The first training on Proposal and Report writing was held at Kakani from participants 28^th Nov- 2^nd Dec. 2011. There were a total of 30 participants participating in the training. The 2^nd training was also held on proposal and report writing at Chitwan from 12^th Dec.-16^th Dec. 2011 where 38 youth organization’s representatives participated. The final training on Project Cycle Management was held at Nagarkot from 18 Dec. - 22 Dec. 2011. 35 participants had participated in this program. The training was a great platform for representatives of both Y-PEER and AYON to share each other’s experiences and learn from each other. There were many participants who were from the same district and region so this training was an opportunity to know more people and their ideas and experiences.

Production of Y-PEER Nepal Short Video

Y-PEER Nepal produced a short movie, “No Threat Found” on Youth, Sexuality and HIV & AIDS awareness. The main theme of movie revolves around the sexual psychology of a youth and his desires and fantasies. The ultimate message of the video is to give HIV & AIDS awareness. The short video was acted and directed by the members of Y-PEER itself. The video was screened on December 1^st 2011 on the occasion of World AIDS Day. It also got nominated in the Top Ten videos on HIV & AIDS awareness organized by Rotaract Club. The video will be extensively distributed and screened amongst young people in the future and it will also be a good resource for training of Y-PEER. This movie was directed by Sagar Budhathoki, National focal point incharge/ coordinator. 

This video will soon be uploaded on our blog and Youtube as well.

Talk to me: Let’s Talk about Sex

Y-PEER Nepal celebrated 16 days of Activism by organizing an event “Let’s Talk about Sex” in collaboration with Story Cycle on 4^th December 2011 at Adarsha Kanya School, Patan. 

The main objective of this event was to provide a platform for youths to freely express their belief, values and attitudes related to sex and sexuality. The event was designed with discussion sessions with speakers and video show with directors. The main speaker for the day was Dr. Rajendra Bhadra with the theme “Art, Culture, Sculpture and Sex” where the discussion was done viewing sex and sexuality from the Eastern Philosophy and from the perspective of Nepali culture and religion. Dr. Bhadra briefly discussed on the importance of sex and sexuality and its  need among youths especially in perspective from Nepali culture. Participants were able to freely express their values and attitudes regarding the topic due to to the easy facilitation of Dr. Bhadra. The next theme was Sexual minorities and HIV related stigma and discrimination. Ms.Bhoomika Shrestha from Parichaya Samaj and Ms. Pooja Ghale were speakers for this session. Ms. Bhoomika briefly discussed on the status of sexual minorities group in Nepal and the problems faced by them regarding their rights and identification. Ms. Ghale shared a case study of a women regarding HIV related stigma and discrimination. Apart from the discussions, 3 short videos with theme such as HIV awareness, stigma and discrimination, Sex and Sexuality were also screened in the program. The event was followed by refreshment and informal discussions.

Dr. Rajendra Bhadra speaking about sex and religion

Ms. Shubha Kayastha (third from left) with Bhumika Shrestha (first left) and Puja Ghale (middle).

On 3rd December 2010, Y-PEER Nepal was officially launched. And today is our first anniversary. We would like to thank all our well wishers and supporters who had helped us a lot in our growth.We are hopeful for the continuation of the support and best wishes in future days as well.

"HAPPY BIRTH DAY Y-PEER NEPAL "

This was the photo which was captured a year ago on the official launching ceremony of Y-PEER Nepal at FPAN central office.

World AIDS Day 2011 Celebration

WAD 2011 was extensively celebrated by Y-PEER Nepal throughout the country with the theme, “Getting to Zero”. It was celebrated in every development region of Nepal including the capital city. In Kathmandu, a stall was kept at Bhaktapur Durbar Square with different IEC materials kept in it. Earlier in the morning a rally went through the local community. Y-PEER Nepal in collaboration with other local organizations had organized the program. A short video on HIV & AIDS awareness made by Y-PEER Nepal was also screened at UWTC, Tripureshowr and also at Times Square Mall, Durbarmarg. The regional network of Y-PEER Nepal successfully organized various programs all over Nepal to celebrate the WAD 2011. Different street dramas were organized in Pokhara, Kailali, Nepalgunj which was hugely participated by huge number of young people. A rally along with Talk program and video screening was held at Illam municipality. A similar talk program and workshop on the role of youth in minimizing HIV & AIDS was also held at Pokhara. Altogether, WAD 2011 was successfully celebrated by all the regional network of Y-PEER Nepal including the capital city, Kathmandu.

Y-PEER members lightening candle on the occasion of WAD 2011

World AIDS Day 2011 Celebration

WAD 2011 was extensively celebrated by Y-PEER Nepal throughout the country with the theme, “Getting to Zero”. It was celebrated in every development region of Nepal including the capital city. In Kathmandu, a stall was kept at Bhaktapur Durbar Square with different IEC materials kept in it. Earlier in the morning a rally went through the local community. Y-PEER Nepal in collaboration with other local organizations had organized the program. A short video on HIV & AIDS awareness made by Y-PEER Nepal was also screened at UWTC, Tripureshowr and also at Times Square Mall, Durbarmarg. The regional network of Y-PEER Nepal successfully organized various programs all over Nepal to celebrate the WAD 2011. Different street dramas were organized in Pokhara, Kailali, Nepalgunj which was hugely participated by huge number of young people. A rally along with Talk program and video screening was held at Illam municipality. A similar talk program and workshop on the role of youth in minimizing HIV & AIDS was also held at Pokhara. Altogether, WAD 2011 was successfully celebrated by all the regional network of Y-PEER Nepal including the capital city, Kathmandu.

Y-PEER members lightening candle on the occasion of WAD 2011

Y-PEER Nepal Annual Planning Meeting (15-16 November)

Y-PEER Nepal Annual Planning Meeting was held at Budol Training Center Banepa from 15-16 November 2011. The main objective of this meeting was to gather all the regional coordinators and core team members to do the reflection of the program and activities held in the 2011 and to do strategic planning for the year 2012.The first day of the planning meeting was focused on activities such as  expectation collection, team building and visionary exercises. There were special sessions on topic such as network and its importance and organizational structure. The discussion on the importance of network was very important as Y-PEER is itself a network and it very important to discuss on its sustainability. The session on organizational structure made clear about the present structure of Y-PEER Nepal and planning was done to improve the structure. It was followed by discussions on the challenges faced by the focal points and regional coordinators. The 2^nd day of the meeting was focused on strategic planning for the year 2012. The information was given regarding the Y-PEER International Plan 2012 and discussion were hled for the National Action Plan 2012. There were special sessions regarding the reporting format, media and communication and celebration of Advocacy days by Y-PEER. 

Y-PEER Nepal in Global Advisory Board (GAB) Meeting

 Shubha Kayastha, Y-PEER Nepal national coordinator/ national focal point in-charge ,  represented Nepal in the GAB. After formal launch of the national network of Y-PEER in Nepal in December 2010, this was the first time Y-PEER Nepal participated in GAB ever.

Global Advisory Board (GAB) Meeting is an annual meeting of Y-PEER in which national focal point in-charge from all the national networks of Y-PEER gather together. In addition, Y-PEER GAB Meeting 2011 will create a space for sharing information on “good” practices and reporting and planning among Y-PEER members, build knowledge within the framework of Y-PEER transition and strengthen their capacity and skills. Y-PEER GAB meeting 2011 was organized in the Philippines with the national network Philippines and the UNFPA CO from 3^rd October- 8^th October 2011. The rationale behind selecting the Philippines in Y-PEER Global Advisory Board (GAB) is to formally introduce the international network in the region, giving a face to the international network among the newly joined countries as well as to the potential international partners in Asia Pacific region.

 Y-PEER Global consists of 7 International Coordinators(IC) and in the GAB Meeting, election is held to elect 3 new IC’s every year. Shubha Kayastha had given nomination for the post of IC from the Asia- Pacific region and was successfully elected as one of the new IC from the GAB Meeting. She will hold the position of International Coordinator in Advocacy for a time period of 2 years.

3rd National TOT @ Nepaljung

The 3^rd National Training of Y-PEER Nepal was held at Nepalgunj, Banke from 18^th Sept.- 22 Sept. 2011. The 3^rd ToT was organized to enhance the skills of peer educators from the Western, Mid-Western and Far-Western Development region of the country. The ToT was facilitated by Y-PEER Nepal Focal point-in-charge Shubha Kayastha and Focal points Sagar Budhathoki and Sangeet Kayastha. It was a great platform for peer educators of different districts to gather at a common place to share their unique local experiences that was very much relevant in the training. The main objective of the training was to build capacity of selected group of trainers to delivery high quality peer education programs. The training was very useful to learn methodologies and to acquire and share accurate information about Reproductive Health and sexual health issues, including HIV&AIDS Discuss own attitudes and values regarding Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) and HIV &AIDS, as well as health education. The training methodology was very youthful which helped the participants to participate actively and express their values and attitudes regarding some sensitive issues very positively. The training was able to add one more batch of certified trainers in the Y-PEER family helping to strengthen the network even better.

Participants during Training session

Participants of 3rd National TOT

2nd National TOT @ Banepa

The 2^nd National ToT of Y-PEER Nepal was organized at Budol Training Center, Banepa from  10^th to 14^th September. The 2^nd ToT was targeted to the peer educators from Eastern and Central Development Region .There were 25 participants from these regions who represented different organizations in the ToT. The ToT was facilitated by Y-PEER Nepal Focal point-in-charge Shubha Kayastha and Focal points Sagar Budhathoki and Sangeet Kayastha. The main objective of the training was to enhance the capacity of the peer educators who are working on various issues at different organization so that they can contribute back to their organizations the skills and knowledge gained from the training. The training was highly useful for all the peer educators as it was a common platform for different youths working in sectors such as SRH, HIV & AIDS, drugs, children, uterine prolapse, early marriage etc. to share their experiences with each other and learn among themselves. The training was very youthful as with the Y-PEER theme edutainment, a mix of education and entertainment which focuses in imparting skills and knowledge through simplified and very youthful methodology. The training was able to produce 25 more Y-PEER certified peer educators who are actively working in their organizations and sharing the skills learned from the Y-PEER training.

Participants during TOT

Participation in Advanced TOT @ Bangkok

The 2^nd Asia-Pacific Y-PEER Advanced Training of Trainers was held at Bangkok, Thailand from 15^th – 21^st August. The ToT was attended by 29 participants from 10 countries and facilitated by 5 trainers and co-trainers from the region. Sagar Budhathoki and Sangeet Gopal Kayastha represented Nepal in the training as participants and Shubha Kayastha as one of the Co-Trainer. The major objective of the workshop was to build capacity of selected group of trainers to delivery high quality peer education programs. After the training, the participants got the status of Focal Points which allows them to conduct National ToT in their country.

Y-PEER Nepal celebrated International Youth Day 2012

Y-PEER Nepal celebrated International Youth Day in collaboration with Association of Youth Organization of Nepal (AYON). AYON had organized an event “Youth Café” in association with various youth organizations. The concept of youth café was to allocate tables to different organizations where there would be discussions on various issues that is important among youths and which needs to be addressed by the youth themselves. Y-PEER Nepal had taken responsibility of one of the table with the theme “Youth and Sexual and Reproductive Health”(SRH). Shubha Kayastha, Y-PEER Nepal FPC took role of facilitator for the program. The table was full of youths working on various issues with most of them having some sort of knowledge on SRH issues. The discussion was done starting from the basic components of SRH and it was followed by experience sharing by youths who have been working for SRH especially for youths. There were 2-3 case studies that were discussed which clearly identified the problems faced by the youths. The important discussion was on the sexual orientation session where the confusion among youths about the sexual minorities was made clear. There were confusion among participants regarding the sexual status of sexual minorities such as gay, lesbian etc. The 2^nd half of the day was followed by new discussion among new participants as the table was rotated as per the idea of the event. The new group was  also given information on SRH and the role of youth to uplift the SRH Rights of the youths. The program was followed by refreshment and informal discussion among the youths. 

Success of 10 Days of Activism

YOUTH CAMPAIGNING IN “10 DAYS OF ACTIVISM

 

10 Days of Activism (DoA), a global campaign that focused on raising  awareness among young people and society on the issue of young people’s Sexual and Reproductive Health and rights (SRHR) and needs was successfully organized in Nepal by Y-PEER Nepal along with more than 45 countries.
Y-PEER, a youth to youth initiative, is a global network that has been working on the issue of young people's SRHR since last 10 years is an initiation of UNFPA, UNAIDS, FHI, Youth Net and other organizations .

The 10 DoA campaign was a collaborative effort with different other organizations including; Family Planning Association of Nepal, Parichaya Samaj, SOLID Nepal, SAC Nepal, Youth information centers at Bhaktapur and
Rupendehi, GAA, YES Nepal, Rotaract mid-town, Nepal Family Development Foundation, United Hands for Social Development and Amnesty International Bhaktapur youth network and had coverage in many parts of the country.

The entire activities were basically targeted to young girls and boys and the campaign is an effort to advocate among the policy makers.  Activities carried out mostly by young people in partnership with adults with the
emphasis to the concept of Edu-tainment (Education and Entertainment) to make it more youth-friendly, which included street drama, documentary show, workshops, interaction and orientations related to SRHR issue of young people, Human rights, Sexual and gender minorities and Drug abuse.


Y-PEER Kathmandu in coordination in other organization screened a documentary ‘*Outside the news room’ *followed by an interaction program related to traditional abortion practices in the far-west Nepal and vulnerable sexual and reproductive health of young people, in the group of more than 95 young people. An *orientation on HIV and AIDS conducted among young drug users* had participation of altogether 48 young people boys from
the locality which was organized by Rupendehi Youth information forum at Butwal. In another interesting program by Bhaktapur youth information center, there was *parents-youth interaction* about the physical and mental changes in young people, parents expressed their experience and discussion was made how they could help their young children. Young girls of Bhaktapur also had an outreach work with 24 young carpet factory women about *menstrual hygiene and alternative sanitary napkins*. NFDF had *interaction with rural
youth *about their SRH needs and problems in the district of Sindupalchowk.

Parichaya Samaj, a non-governmental organization working on the issue of gender and sexual minorities, showed a *street drama* to advocate on their working area. A group of young people affiliated to Amnesty International Bhaktapur youth network, conducted an *orientation on Universal Declaration on Human Rights *with the use of videos and discussion. SOLID Nepal, working in the SRH issue conducted a five-days *training on Peer education *to young peer educators so that, they can reach their friends in their community for
awareness on sexual and reproductive health and rights. There was few more similar program facilitated by young people in some other parts of the country as well.

The campaign has proven to be one of the highlight for this International year of Youth (IYY), not just in Nepal but globally. This campaign in the context of Nepal is also an example of collaborative effort of many hands
for a single cause. With the closing of the campaign, there has been a shared notion that, still there are lots of works to be done for betterment of SRH of young people. Therefore, more heart, head and hand are to be
mobilized in a collaborative and partnership approach to reach the goal of improving health of young people and make them able to access the health services.

For detail information about the global campaign you can visit
www.youthpeer.org and www.10daysofactivism.com

Y-PEER 10 Days of Activism

Y-PEER Nepal   
10 Days of Activism

Date :- July 1st 2011 - July 10th 2011

S.No	What	Where	When	By Whom
1	Short video 'No Threat found'	Kathmandu- Valley	July 1st –10th	Y-PEER Kathmandu
2	A study on Young People’s knowledge, Perception and practice of SRH in high mountain/Himalayan region of Nepal	Syaphru VDC , Rasuwa,	July 2nd & 3rd	Nepal Family Development Foundation (NFDF)
3	Workshop on UDHR and campaigning	Taumadi Square ,Bhaktapur	July 2nd	United Hands For Social Development & Bhaktapur Youth Network – Amnesty International  Nepal
4	Orientation on ' Menstrual Hygiene and Management and Alternative sanitary napkin'	Bhaktapur	July 2nd	Bhaktapur Youth Information Center
5	Orientation on HIV and AIDS	Kanti school, Butwal	July 2nd	Rupendehi youth information center
6	Street Drama on the issue of Sexual and Gender Minorities	Chapagaun, Lalitpur	July 6th	Parichaya Samaj
7	TOT Peer Education	Satdobato , Lalitpur	July 8th -10th	SOLID Nepal
8	Docu-talk srinkhala , Free Documentary screening on Sexual and reproductive health issue	GA Hall , Thamel, Kathmandu	9th July	Y-PEER NEPAL & partner organisation
9	Parents- youth interaction	Bhaktapur youth information center, Bhaktapur	9th July	Bhaktapur youth information center,

* If you want the details information about the programs than please email us at YpeerNepal@gmail.com 

Call for Application for Y-PEER National Training of Trainers 2011

Call for Applications- Y-PEER National Training of Trainers 2011

Closing date: 30th April, 2011

Y-PEER (Youth Peer Education Network), a global network, is a groundbreaking and comprehensive youth-to-youth initiative pioneered by UNFPA in 2001. Y-PEER aims to promote a healthy life style through peer to peer approach and to empower young people to make responsible decisions. Y-PEER Nepal, part of

global network started in December 2010 in the country is being supported by Family Planning Association of Nepal (FPAN) as a secretariat and UNFPA.

Y-PEER Nepal announces a call for applications for three simultaneous national level training of trainers on peer education for peer educators (between 16-24 years of age) around the country working on Adolescents and young people’s sexual and reproductive health including HIV and AIDS, and Most at risk young people (MARYP). Around 80 peer educators will be trained in the three trainings that will be organized during May to August 2011. 

Cost

Organizers will bear cost of selected participants including travelling and accomodation. 

Criteria for applicants

1. Must be between the age of 16 to 24 years of age;

2. Must be affiliated to an organization working in the areas of ASRH, HIV/AIDS and MARYPs,

3. At least one year of experience working as a peer educator;

4. Residing inside the country;

5. Basic understanding on young people’s sexual and reproductive health;

6. Must be able to communicate in basic English;

7. Able to represent his/her organization and specific development region and district.

How to apply

To apply for the trainings, you must fill up the application form (attached along with the mail, send copies of an updated Curriculum Vitae (C.V) and recommendation letter (including your achievements and involvements) from your organization by post or email before 30th April, 2011. Selection would be done on the submitted documents which may or may not involve interview. The selected participants would be notified via email or telephone.

For organizations willing to apply for the trainings, can also contact in the given address.

Preference would be given to member organizations of the network. Gender balance and social inclusion will be maintained during the selection.

For further information, please contact;

Ms. Shubha Kayastha

Y-PEER Nepal, National focal point in-charge/ National coordinator

Family Planning Association of Nepal (FPAN),

Hariharbhawan, Pulchowk, Lalitpur, P.O. B: 486

O: 977 01 5010240, 5010104

F: 977 01 5010248

ypeer.nepal@gmail.com, shubhakayastha@gmail.com

Ms. Aradhana Gurung

Youth Programme Officer

United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Nepal

Jhamsikhel, Lalitpur

O: 977 01 5523880

F: 977 01 5523985

agurung@unfpa.org

Peer Education to Prevent Early Marriage Featured through Radio Program in Nepal

Yeer Education to Prevent Early Marriage Featured  through Radio Program in Nepal

Greetings from Y-PEER Nepal Y-PEER Nepal highlighted the need of peer education approach in the issue of ASRH and preventing early marriage through radio program on 18th March, 2011 Ms. Shubha Kayastha, national focal point incharge and Ms. Shusma Thapa, Y-PEER trained peer educator from SOLID Nepal were interviewed by a national FM studio (Radio Audio) in one of the famous and regular program (Khulduli dot com) that is on air in many districts of Nepal, that deals sexual and reproductive health issues of young people. Discussion were done in a youthful and fun way on the importance of peer education, current and future activities of Y-PEER Nepal incuding trainings, capacity development of young people, etc; and other ASRH problems. We hope this small activity will contribute the larger goal achievement of the network. Y-PEER Nepal will be keeping you updating ;) Cheers!!!

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Valentine Special:: Safe Sex Campaign - Y-PEER NEPAL

 Valentine Special:: Safe Sex Campaign -
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