Right to Sexual and Reproductive Health Education 2016 7. SERVICES AVAILABLE FROM NON‐GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS 7.1 Society for Health Education (SHE) Society for Health Education (SHE) is a non‐governmental organization (NGO) recognized nation‐wide for their work in health and social wellbeing of the community. They have conducted various workshops and information sessions regarding family life, family planning, healthy living and general health. From 1990 till 2006 they conducted RH information sessions for students in Grade 9 and 10. However, due to financial difficulties and time constraints, they were unable to continue with the programmes. However, the adolescent health manuals used in these sessions are still available at SHE for their own general use. According to the instructors from SHE the most difficult aspect of conducting these sessions and giving SRHE were the objections raised by parents regarding the content of the programmes. Due to this they stated that they have had difficulties screening and identifying what information and how much of it is needed and the most appropriate materials to use. Therefore, they had changed the programme so that the relevant information can be given to the parents first. However, due to problems with the school schedules and the timings of the various participants the officials of SHE had been unable to conduct this programme as much as they used to.40 Furthermore, the withdrawal of some of the government’s financial assistance in 2008 had compelled SHE to introduce a charge for Thalassemia tests to help them cover the cost of the license needed to import chemicals needed. 40 Information received at the stakeholder meeting with SHE, 2012 41 SERVICES AVAILABLE FROM NON‐GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS

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