1. Promoting young people's health through non-formal education and social/youth work Rosemary Hindle World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts – Europe Region

2. WAGGGS is the world’s largest international voluntary organization for girls and young women WAGGGS is the umbrella for National Member Organizations in 145 countries WAGGGS represents 10 million girls and young women worldwide from different beliefs, origins and backgrounds through its Member Organizations

3. Girls and young women taking the lead WAGGGS provides non-formal education based on peer education and ‘learning by doing’ WAGGGS provides leadership and life skills WAGGGS empowers girls and young women to speak out on issues they care about and bring about change

4. WAGGGS Global Survey Of those surveyed: 72% thought that adolescent pregnancy was an issue in their country 45% had been offered drugs by a friend HIV/AIDS, adolescent pregnancy and sexual health were the topics on which WAGGGS should focus 88% thought there was a lot of pressure on girls to stay thin 90% felt more comfortable talking about sex with girls their own age and 30% got their first information about sex from their friends

6. How WAGGGS is working on adolescent health Education Speaking out Taking action

7. Malta – Get Going Project on healthy Eating, involving Girl Guides, their families and the local communities Latvia – board game about smoking and a healthy lifestyle Sweden – activities to improve awareness about the risks of drugs and alcohol United Kingdom – AIM Hi health programme; Peer education programmes on sexual health; research and programmes into girls’ self-esteem; Cyprus – Programme for the prevention of HIV/AIDS and promotion of sexual health

8. WAGGGS work on HIV/AIDS HIV/AIDS Badge Curriculum Training toolkit for youth leaders

9. Adolescent Pregnancy Advocacy Activities - Toolkit Education on Sexual Health –Early marriage –Delayed sexual debut –Risky behaviour –Social/Economic/Education aspects

10. Key Issues Peer led/volunteer led Accurate knowledge Self esteem and confidence Make own choices Remove stigma and cultural taboos Non-formal methodology Practical

11. www.europe.wagggsworld.org rosemary@europe.wagggsworld.org