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Mobilizing Communities for Girls’ Education in Egypt: The New Horizons and New Visions ProgramsThis two-page fact sheet describes CEDPA’s Towards New Horizons and New Visions programs in Egypt. New Horizons, an innovative, non-formal education programs for girls, was developed to reach the underserved population of girls and young women who had limited access to education, little knowledge of reproductive health, few life skills to make healthy choices for themselves and their families, and limited options to fully develop their own abilities and shape their futures. The New Visions program for boys was added to increase gender sensitivity and reproductive health knowledge of young men and to encourage the development of important life skills. The project’s initial focus on individual change evolved over time to a broader emphasis on organizational and, ultimately, community change. The program was funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development from 1994-2004, and during this time it was implemented in 21 governorates and provided education and training to 125,000. Work continues through CEDPA’s local partners and with support from foundations and other organizations.
Date Published: 17 March 2006 Document Type: Briefs & Fact Sheets Issue: Education (including Non-formal), Family Planning & Reproductive Health, Gender-based Violence, Male Involvement, Youth Languages: English Country: Egypt Purchase Method: Download |
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