USAID SOUTH AFRICA SCHOOL-BASED SEXUALITY AND HIV PREVENTION EDUCATION ACTIVITY SGBV BASELINE: PART 2: CONTENT IDENTIFICATION AND MAPPING REPORT

The program is implemented by the Education Development Center (EDC) in partnership with the University of KwaZulu-Natal's Health Economics and HIV/AIDS Research Division (HEARD). The program is funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and is part of the broader effort to address SGBV in South Africa. The program focuses on developing and implementing a comprehensive sexuality and HIV prevention education curriculum for schools in South Africa. The curriculum is designed to address the needs of children in different age groups, from foundation phase (Grades 3-6) to senior phase (Grades 7-9). The curriculum covers a range of topics, including development of the self, relationships, child abuse, and violence prevention. The curriculum for the foundation phase (Grades 3-6) emphasizes the importance of keeping one's body safe and respecting others' bodies. Children in Grade 3 learn about rules to keep their bodies safe and how to report abuse, while those in Grade 4 learn about respecting their own and others' bodies. In Grade 5, children learn about relationships with peers, older people, and strangers, and how to deal with violent situations. The curriculum for the senior phase (Grades 7-9) focuses on more advanced topics, including constitutional rights and responsibilities, human rights violations, and gender equity. Children in Grade 7 learn about dealing with abuse in different contexts, while those in Grade 8 learn about human rights violations and gender equity issues. In Grade 9, children learn about health and safety issues related to violence and how to protect themselves and others from acts of violence. The program's content is based on the Curriculum Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS) for South Africa, which provides a framework for teaching and learning in schools. The program's curriculum is designed to be comprehensive and inclusive, addressing the needs of children from different backgrounds and with different abilities. Overall, the South Africa School-Based Sexuality and HIV Prevention Education Activity is a critical program aimed at preventing SGBV among school-going children in South Africa. The program's comprehensive curriculum and focus on child-centered education make it an important contribution to the broader effort to address SGBV in the country. The program's geographic focus is on South Africa, with a specific emphasis on the provinces of KwaZulu-Natal and other areas where SGBV is a significant concern. The program's timeframes are from 2015 to 2021, with a focus on implementing the curriculum and evaluating its effectiveness. The program's recommendations include the need for continued support and funding to implement the curriculum and evaluate its effectiveness. The program also recommends the need for ongoing training and capacity-building for teachers and other educators to ensure that they are equipped to deliver the curriculum effectively.