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International Day of Peace 2023: Family Planning as a Tool for Global Goals. The Kids & Teens Resource Centre (K&TRC), as a member of the Network of Peace and Security in the West African Region (NOPSWECO ONDO), collaborated with Marie Stopes International (MSI) to commemorate the International Day of Peace 2023 on September 21st. The theme of the event was “Family Planning as a Tool for Global Goals.” The program began at 11:10 am with an opening prayer, followed by an introduction of NOPSWECO, Marie Stopes International, and the members of the Network. Mrs. Adaramola, the coordinator of NOPSWECO, Ondo state chapter, explained the purpose of the program. She also emphasized the importance of family planning in bringing about peace in families and society at large. Mr. Adedotun Israel from Marie Stopes International facilitated a talk on family planning as a tool for achieving global goals, including peace. He highlighted the link between family planning and peace. He laid emphasis on the rising cost of living and the health risks associated with childbirth. During the session, a participant raised a concern about women becoming promiscuous after undergoing family planning. Mr. Adedotun Israel clarified that family planning should not be seen

K&TRC, First Electric Distributes Solar Lanterns To Forty-Five Students At Igbobini, Ondo State Kids & Teens Resource Centre in partnership with First Electric have distributed forty-five Solar Electric Lantern to students of Comprehensive High School Igbobini to aid their studies and improve their educational performances. Presenting the Solar Lantern to the beneficiaries, the Programme Manager of First Electric, Mr Oluwagbenga Alomaja, ably represented by Mr. Lucky Mapayi appreciated Kids & Teens Resource Centre for investing in the future of young people. He described First Electric as a leading company in the sustainable Energy Industry in Nigeria since May 2019 with a vision to drive wide adoption of sustainable energy solution across Sub-Saharan Africa. Mr. Alomaja solicited the support of the school to encourage the students to make judicious use of the lantern. The Executive Director Kids & Teens Resource Centre, Mrs. Folashade Bamigboye said the purpose of the distribution was to encourage reading culture among students and improve academic excellence among the students thus improving the quality of students being produced by the State. She appreciated the sponsors of the project; USADF, Allon and First Electric. She also thanked the Ondo State Ministry of Education for providing the enabling environment

Corps Peer Educator Trainers (C-PETS) Empowered in Comprehensive HIV/AIDS Training Series In an effort to combat the spread of HIV/AIDS and promote awareness among young individuals, the Kids & Teens Resource Centre (K&TRC) recently organized a comprehensive HIV/AIDS training series for Corps members. The program, known as the Corps Peer Educators HIV/AIDS Training Series (C-PETS), aimed to equip Corps members with the necessary knowledge and skills to become effective peer educators. Led by the Executive Director, Mrs. Folashade Bamigboye, the training session took place on August 17th, 2023. During the training, Corps members were provided with a thorough understanding of the fundamental concepts of HIV/AIDS. This encompassed an in-depth exploration of the signs and symptoms associated with the virus. This will enable the participants to recognize potential indicators in individuals who may be affected. The training aimed to enhance their ability to identify and support those impacted by HIV/AIDS within their respective communities. A key focus of the training series was to emphasize the importance of HIV/AIDS prevention strategies. Corps members were educated on various risk reduction techniques. This includes practicing safe sex, promoting abstinence, and the correct and consistent use of condoms.  The training empowers peer educators to make