Did you know that Cecily’s Fund peer education programme started in 2001 and has reached over 50,000 young people. It is implemented through Cecilyβs Fund local partner Copperbelt Health Education Project (CHEP) who has delivered Cecilyβs Fundβs peer education programme for 20 years.
Every year, a recruitment drive for new peer educators takes place. These are students in their final year at school and who will have completed their education at the end of the academic year. Selection is based on interview where personal qualities, motivation and academic attainment are considered. Peer Educators are then trained in sexual reproductive health matters including HIV awareness and prevention, and other subjects such as human rights, citizenship, the impact of climate change, and important life skills that they share with their younger peers. This ensures they are equipped to inspire and motivate others through powerful sessions that engage and motivate young people to be responsible for their own health and well-being by being better informed.
