Tips for developing life skills curricula for HIV prevention among African youth : a synthesis of emerging lessons

This document offers practical guidance for those developing life skills curricula for young people in sub-Saharan Africa. A main source of the report is a study, produced under the FOCUS project, of school-based RH programs for young adults (PN-ACB-119). Section I provides background on adolescent sexuality and vulnerability and on HIV prevention programs for young people. Section II offers practical tips for specific groups implementing life skills programs for young people (planners. curriculum designers, teacher trainers and head teachers, administrators). Cross- cutting tips are to encourage community participation and involve young people in planning and curriculum development. Section III is a bibliography of the documents reviewed for this publication. Annex A contains a list of selected life skills curricula, as well as material and contact information.