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South African schools embark on the FutureLife-Now! adventure | FutureLife-Now! introduces learners to health and climate change, two important programme themes
Posted by Khanyi Khuzwayo 
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25 September 2024, 15:05
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Originally piloted in four Member States (Lesotho, Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe), FutureLifeNow! was launched in South Africa in 2023. Through it, learners in the FutureLifeNow! schools in South Africa have been exposed to a variety of the programme’s themes, including sexual and reproductive health and rights and climate change awareness and its effects.
The programme’s target audience are primary and secondary schools learners, including girls and boys who are going through puberty—an exciting time for them, but one that is also fraught with mystery and misconception.
Puberty is one of the most interesting stages that young people go through. It marks the transition from childhood to young adulthood and brings a range of emotions, such as sadness, embarrassment, excitement, and confusion. – Andile Gininda, MIET AFRICA youth facilitator
