Pepsi Refresh!
I’ve submitted an application for a Pepsi Refresh Grant, and I need you to vote for my idea! The Pepsi Refresh project asks people like ME to submit their ideas for helping their communities. I am asking you to vote for me to win $5,000 to offer sex ed to at-risk and street involved youth. Deliverables: Youth have the knowledge to make informed, healthy sexual decisions Youth have access to accurate sexual health information in a youth-friendly setting Youth are better equipped to negotiate sexual decisions with their partner(s) Youth have increased awareness of STIs, including HIV,...
Read MoreA Fine Balance
Teaching sex ed is a balancing act. You want to be upfront and honest with the youth, and get the information to them. At the same time, you don’t want to come across as using “scare tactics” or being too graphic. Also, you need to know how much each group can handle. This is when having a good rapport with your audience really comes in handy. As a CYW (Child and Youth Worker), one of the central features of my education is developing the skills to establish relationships with young people. The awesome part about taking all of these classes and practicing these...
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