We promote healthy lifestyle projects among adolescents in Tavaí

Paraguayan youth are committed to preventing gender violence and teenage pregnancy.

With the firm purpose of strengthening the prevention of gender-based violence and promoting informed decision-making among adolescents , a crucial educational workshop was held on November 14th in Tavaí, Caazapá . This initiative, which brought together 15 young people from the district, seeks to empower adolescents to build a future based on respect and well-being by addressing sensitive issues that directly impact their development.

The awareness-raising session was led by Blanca Samudio, a professional from the Caazapá Health Region , who addressed fundamental topics for the comprehensive development of adolescents. We discussed gender violence and dating relationships, emphasizing the identification of warning signs and the importance of building relationships based on respect and equality.

We also provide essential information on preventing teenage pregnancy, contraceptive methods, sexual and reproductive rights, and access routes to available health services.

The young people actively reflected on the importance of life planning and family planning, sharing expectations and experiences that enriched the exchange and generated a valuable space of trust.

This event is part of the agreement “Improving access and quality of public Adolescent Health services with a focus on sexual and reproductive health and reducing teenage pregnancy, Paraguay”, which is financed by the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID).

This support reaffirms our commitment to promoting community spaces that foster comprehensive health, violence prevention, and the strengthening of healthy life projects for adolescents and young people.

We look to the future with the conviction that these seeds of knowledge and empowerment will germinate in a more conscious, strong generation capable of building healthy relationships and a future full of opportunities for everyone in Tavaí.