“It’s your life – it’s your future” in action
Get a snapshot of our on the ground programs all over the world
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), about 16 million teenage girls aged 15 to 19 give birth each year, accounting for approximately 11% of births worldwide. Sexual and reproductive health of teens and young adults is a global issue. But the way this topic is addressed varies depending on level of education, cultural background and regional taboos.The global campaign “It’s your life – it’s your future” is aimed at teens and young adults aged 13 to 25. To reach as many young people as possible, the World Contraception Day Partner Coalition is involved in a number of projects worldwide that are tailored to the need for modern birth control and level of sex education of a specific region or target audience, spanning from Ugandan Youth Counselors to a Latin American TV show. The diversity of approaches shows the vast differences that exist between various countries and cultures when it comes to sexual health and contraceptive awareness.
Click on the program buttons below to familiarize yourself with a selection of Lighthouse projects supported by the “Your Life” campaign and the World Contraception Day Partner Coalition and Bayer.