invitation of project proposal on adolescent health under nrhm

The NGO must conduct a baseline study in order to assess the needs <strong>of</strong> adolescent girls
and boys in terms <strong>of</strong> knowledge, attitudes, practices and utilisation <strong>of</strong> services. If a
supportive environment already exists in the community, the NGO should strengthen the
same from the ARSH perspective.
ARSH is a relatively new aspect. It is therefore important that the NGO networks and links
with institutions which have the required experience, both from public and private sources.
e) Activities
In each strategic intervention area, the NGO can undertake several different types <strong>of</strong>
activities. Given below is an illustrative list.
Strategic Intervention 1: Supportive environment
• Orientation programmes for various stakeholders such as parents, teachers,
association, community leaders, PRI members, women’s groups, ICDS, NYKs,etc.
on adolescent health issues.
• Capacity building <strong>of</strong> teachers to take up the role <strong>of</strong> guide/counsellor and
communicate messages, related to adolescent health
• Mobilising community for identifying appropriate social space for imparting
information and counseling (say AWCs)
• Mobilising and enhancing the knowledge and skills <strong>of</strong> adolescent girls and boys to
participate in this process.
• Any other.
Strategic Intervention 2 & 3: Access to services & life skills development
• Orient service providers, including private practitioners (formal and informal) on
ARSH and selected health issues
• Co-curricular activities with ARSH and selected health messages
• Capacity building <strong>of</strong> a number <strong>of</strong> students (boys and girls) in each school or in each
village as peer educators for adolescent health.
• Conducting family life education camps and life skills and leadership development
training for adolescent girls and boys.