Wise Choi ces for Life began in 2009 in response to address one of the root causes of poverty in developing countries – excessively high fertility rates. Designed to address core values and belief systems, Wise Choices for Life is an education program for both men and women in the child bearing age group. Firstly by addressing their beliefs and world view, and then by teaching on reproductive health the program aims to provide the following outcomes for the young people being trained: identify and reduce risky behaviour that leads to HIV transmission – develop decision making skills – grow confidence to say ‘no’ which leads to self respect – challenge the gender imbalance by changing values – understanding how the high average birth rate directly impacts resources and leads to poverty. Wise Choices for Life is a ministry set up to empower vulnerable Ugandan men and women in the child bearing age group with the knowledge and skills to break the poverty cycle. Targeting young adults first, the training in reproductive health challenges the world view of many that large families produce strength. Replacing this with children by choice not chance. Uganda has one of the highest fertility rates in Africa. Cultural myths and traditions as well as poor knowledge in reproductive health drives the poverty cycle. The high abortion rate, gender inequality, high maternal mortality rate and excessive number of orphans and abandoned babies are just some of the tragic results of a high fertility rate. Marg showeda short video which is used in Uganda and can be seen on their web site www.wisechoicesforlife.org |
ces for Life began in 2009 in response to address one of the root causes of poverty in developing countries – excessively high fertility rates. Designed to address core values and belief systems, Wise Choices for Life is an education program for both men and women in the child bearing age group. Firstly by addressing their beliefs and world view, and then by teaching on reproductive health the program aims to provide the following outcomes for the young people being trained: identify and reduce risky behaviour that leads to HIV transmission – develop decision making skills – grow confidence to say ‘no’ which leads to self respect – challenge the gender imbalance by changing values – understanding how the high average birth rate directly impacts resources and leads to poverty. Wise Choices for Life is a ministry set up to empower vulnerable Ugandan men and women in the child bearing age group with the knowledge and skills to break the poverty cycle. Targeting young adults first, the training in reproductive health challenges the world view of many that large families produce strength. Replacing this with children by choice not chance. Uganda has one of the highest fertility rates in Africa. Cultural myths and traditions as well as poor knowledge in reproductive health drives the poverty cycle. The high abortion rate, gender inequality, high maternal mortality rate and excessive number of orphans and abandoned babies are just some of the tragic results of a high fertility rate. Marg showeda short video which is used in Uganda and can be seen on their web site www.wisechoicesforlife.org