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Drop Centre for youth opens

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Drop Centre for youth opens.A centre where young people can discuss concerns and issues about sexual reproductive health was opened at the CA and CT Chan Mow Plaza at Savalalo yesterday.

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The Youth Friendly Drop Centre is part of the Samoa Family Planning Association.

Together with the Ministry of Women, Culture and Social Development, the centre provides counseling services for young people in a safe and confidential environment.

It is equipped to provide options for out of school time. It is also a safe place for youth to socialize and participate in educational and personal enrichment activities in a space where young people can study, enjoy recreational activities and socialize with other youth in a constructive atmosphere.

Minister of Health, Tuitama Leao Dr. Talalelei Tuitama highlighted the sensitivities surrounding sexual reproduction health and rights and that due to cultural taboos, were not openly discussed within the family, church or at the villages.

“Clearly parents have not learned how to impart information that is so sensitive to their children,” Tuitama said.

“It is my firm belief that programs such as this Drop in Centre will be able to teach our young people to talk about these sensitive issues openly and respectfully, so that one day when they become parents, they can break the cycle of silence and truly protect and nurture the lives of their children through open and respectful dialogue.”

During these periods of social change and globalization, Tuitama believes that we need to be alert of opportunities to learn and understand new ideas and concepts.

This will help deal with the challenges of change encountered today.

“One of the objectives of the health sector is to create youth friendly health centers to be visited by young people.” he added.

The centre will be looked after by the Family Health program and youth officers and volunteers whilst permanent staffs are being recruited.

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