Plenary session notes Track B:SRHR innovation designed for young people by young people

The Initiative Programmes designed for young people by young people. The IAccelerator- APP Creation/games/WEB-TV Startup APPs and content developed by youth for the deaf, youth to provide information on SRH in innovative ways – games with questions, apps, drama films IMARA TV – Dramatizing RH by youth for video clips eLimu – Sign language for SRH Fluid studios entertainment – Jump arena – game teaching on SRH Sophie BOT – app providing answers to questions

Strengths-What really works Using popular media and social media routes Content developed from National SRH curriculum Enable users to anonymously ask SRH questions and learn from content Privacy and confidentiality maintained Collection of data to assess knowledge Some work offline as well as online Working with young people for the creation of content creates ownership and ensure appropriate content Diverse content and real life scenarios makes it real to enhance engagement

Weakness-concerns Women are using the platform less. For example 77% men and 23% women – need to see how to access young women in similar ways Sustainability of using the game – may go out of fashion Some youth do not have smart phones Vulnerable youth asking for help may be an opportunity missed Language is mainly in English, may be better in local languages. Some vulnerable youth may be illiterate Cost of internet may be inhibitory Parents may dislike the content

Potentials Creation of a platform for parents and other groups Replicate some content for Radio which is cheaper and accesses those without smartphones and internet Incorporate ways to access further information and expand the subject areas