{"id":59444,"date":"2023-06-22T17:46:50","date_gmt":"2023-06-22T21:46:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.psi.org\/?post_type=news&p=59444"},"modified":"2023-06-22T17:46:51","modified_gmt":"2023-06-22T21:46:51","slug":"sfh-empowers-853-adolescent-girls-in-ogun","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.psi.org\/pt\/news\/sfh-empowers-853-adolescent-girls-in-ogun\/","title":{"rendered":"SFH empowers 853 adolescent girls in Ogun"},"content":{"rendered":"

This article originally ran in <\/em>The Nation<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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No fewer than 853 adolescent girls in\u00a0Ogun state<\/a>\u00a0have benefited from Society for Family Health (SFH) Adolescent 360 (A360) programme aimed at reducing barriers to access and increase voluntary uptake of modern contraceptives by adolescent girls.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The initiative, implemented by SFH, was to improve the sexual reproductive health of girls aged 15\u201319 while helping them achieve their dreams and succeed in life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Director of A360 Project, Roselyn Odeh, said Dubbed 9JA Girls program is holistic approach frames contraception within the broader context of life, love, and health by providing girls with access to sexual and reproductive health information and services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She noted that the programme seeks to increase the prevalence rate of modern contraceptives (mCPR) and ensure a brighter future for adolescent girls in Nigeria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Giving a brief on the A360 Economic Strengthening (ES) program, Odeh noted that the long-term impact of the programme is for Adolescent Girls to have improved agency and financial resources to lead the lives they desire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBasically, evident in the girls\u2019 ability to make informed decisions that involve the control and allocation of resources, financial independence and establishment of a sustainable business.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She also noted that the intervention has two anticipated outcomes which include adolescent girls (aged 15-19) having the knowledge, agency, and support to pursue economic autonomy; and adolescent girls (aged 15-19) being equipped with adequate knowledge to make informed health decisions and choices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking on the positives of the program, Odeh highlighted that the project impacted 853 girls as they participated in goal-setting moments, financial upskilling sessions, vocational skills-building activities, mentorship programs, empowerment collectives (savings groups), and community events (marketplace) where the girls are celebrated, certified and given the opportunity to showcase their newly acquired skills\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She stated; \u201cGirls are being recognized as serious economic actors in the community. The graduation moment provides a chance for girls to be recognized formally for their contributions. Girls\u2019 savings groups serve as a way to keep girls connected as the groups provide peer support and reinforce the importance of having an enabling environment toward the achievement of one\u2019s goals. \u201c<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMotivations for girls\u2019 goals include having financial independence, pursuing a career or furthering their education, starting or growing a business, and financial preparedness in terms of ability to support themselves and sometimes their family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSkills acquisition is one of the most popular components of the program as girls understand the importance of having a skill and how it can transcend into financial stability for them in the future.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe economic strengthening program in Ogun state recorded tremendous impacts as presently, 853 adolescent girls from Atan, Etere and Otun communities in Adodo Ota LGA have graduated from the program.\u201d<\/p>","protected":false},"template":"","related_countries":[1482],"related_projects":[1691],"news_category":[],"health-area":[],"capabilities-and-cross-cutting":[],"class_list":["post-59444","news","type-news","status-publish","hentry","related_countries-nigeria","related_projects-a360"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t