Discussions

Your Name and Title: Mary Mbukpa, Project Manager – Better Life Options and Opportunities Plus Model (BLOOM+) Project

School or Organization Name: Plan International Nigeria

Area of the World from Which You Will Present: Nigeria, Cross River State

Language in Which You Will Present: English

Target Audience(s): Educators, Program Managers/Administrators of interventions for in and out of school youths ages 14 – 17 who are interested in youth development and education

Short Session Description (one line): Girls and Boys have benefitted from our project and they have been empowered with critical life skills to make informed choices for the future.

Full Session Description (as long as you would like): Participants in this sessions will learn of the BLOOM+ project and how it has empowered young girls and boys with life skills and its applicability has helped to improve the relationship and communication between them and their families, this young people have also exhibited self-confidence and high self-esteem whilst interacting with their peers with increase knowledge on adolescent reproductive health information. The Choose A Future curriculum can be adapted and selected modules integrated into school curriculum at primary and secondary schools level.