Philosophy of WPF

WPF acknowledges the benefits of investing in young people’s development and health, including their sexual and reproductive health and rights for achievement of its global aim of improving quality of life in developing countries. WPF recognizes that programmes for young people (age group of 10-24 years) are crucial to address the prevailing vulnerabilities including limited knowledge about their Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights and almost negligible access to SRHR services; although carrying the growing burden of sexually transmitted infections including HIV and AIDS, sexual abuse and other life threatening challenges.

WPF is well aware of the importance of the multi sectoral and cultural-sensitive strategies that respond to the varying social and economic circumstances that different youth groups experience today. This framework provides strategies to address the following main areas:

• Increased awareness on SRHR of all people especially young people (with special emphasis on women) in marginalized situations

• Empowered youth groups to establish healthy sexual behaviors and make informed and responsible choices

• An enabling environment for diverse youth groups to easily exercise choices and rights regarding their sexual and reproductive health

• Developing and strengthening youth-friendly/life-skills friendly systems (health and education etc.) throughout the country to have a national impact