Our Future: Sexuality and Life Skills Education for Young People

This book, a series of three for three age groups - grades 4-5, 6-7, 8-9- - forms part of the Government of Zambia’ s comprehensive strategy for sexual and reproductive health and HIV education for young people in and out of school.

The books aim to provide information about puberty, friendship, gender, sexuality, pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections, HIV/AIDS, and drug use. They contain learning activities and illustrations which aim to engage young people and promote an understanding of themselves and their world. According to the organisers, the books allow readers to reflect on values and improve on skills needed to develop caring and loving relationships, make good decisions, solve problems, and seek help.

The topics and activities were designed to be used as part of the Zambian national curriculum or as part of extra curricular activities in or out of school. The books are accompanied by a Teachers' Guide linked below as a related summary.