HOPE FOR ADOLESCENTS ON THE ISLAND

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The inception of adolescence carries not only changes to their bodies but also new vulnerabilities to human rights abuses, principally in the stadia of sexuality, marriage and childbearing.
Many girls in rural areas or islands are coerced into unwanted sex or marriage, putting them at risk of unwanted pregnancies, unsafe abortions, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) including HIV, and dangerous childbirth. Adolescent boys are at risk, as well. Young people both boys and girls are unreasonably affected by HIV.
Yet too many young people face barriers to reproductive health information and care. Even those able to find accurate information about their health and rights may be unable to access the services needed to protect their health.

EYDI believes that Adolescents’ sexual and reproductive health must be supported. This means providing access to comprehensive sexuality education; services to prevent, diagnose and treat STIs; and counseling on family planning though empowering them to know and exercise their rights for example the right to delay marriage and the right to refuse unwanted sexual advances.
Eagles Youth Development Initiative (EYDI) a registered community based organization (Reg.No. WCBO/058/08) committed to empowerment of the young people in Uganda. Currently EYDI is working with Action 4Health Uganda, Wakiso District, young people in and out of school to actively promote and protect the sexual and reproductive health and human rights of adolescents.

EYDI continuously advocates for and supports the efficient delivery of a holistic, youth-friendly health-care package of services for example Universal access to accurate sexual and reproductive health information; a range of safe and affordable contraceptive methods; Thoughtful counselling, Quality obstetric and antenatal care for all pregnant women and girls; and the prevention and management of sexually transmitted infections, including HIV
16 school health clubs have been formed in Bussi Island and Busukuma Division, Wakiso Districts; these efforts are focused to guarantee health services and supportive programmes are available to young people who are marginalized or hard to reach. By promoting peer to peer learning and engaging all stakeholders at all levels to promote and advocate for Sexual Reproductive Health Services and rights. We are towards seeing society of young people empowered in adolescent sexual reproductive health and rights.
Therefore we call upon donors, well-wishers and other development partners support our efforts to reach wider audience of young people and establish Rehabilitation and Vocational Training Centre for young mothers. The desired project Total budget is $ 100,000 US dollars.
Contact Email: developyouth@gmail.com  Phone Call or WhatsApp: +256 782 503 231
Website: www.eydi.org

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