Summary Conclusions Implementing Sankofa

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Summary ConclusionsImplementing Sankofa

• Ryan T. Smith
• Family Health International/ Tanzania

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Sankofa

• An Adinkra symbol originating in Ghana, which
  means go back and fetch it
• Understanding our past, to create a meaningful
  future
• Summary Conclusions look back, Way Forward
  looks ahead

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Adolescents An Unifying Theme

• In the scheme of modern existence, the concept of
  adolescence is relatively new.
• Adolescence is now increasingly seen as an
  important time for preparing to enter adult life,
  and social investments in education, vocational
  training and health are increasingly valued
  (Senderowitz J., et al, 2003).
• What is an adolescent?

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The Most at Risk

• Youth (aged 10-24) make up one-third of the
  population of sub-Saharan Africa. Half of all new
  HIV infections occur in young people between the
  ages of 10 and 24.
• Youth in sub-Saharan Africa face challenges
  stemming from complex social, cultural, economic,
  and gender-related factors, and effective,
  integrated youth-focused programs are critical to
  helping young people grow into healthy and happy
  adults.

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Connecting with the Solutions

• How do we most effectively get youth-focused
  programs to the youth?
• How do we fill the gaps to reaching the most
  vulnerable youth?
• How do we increase male involvement in RH/ FP
  services?
• How do we increase service availability to the
  sexually active?
• How do we ensure that clinical programs are
  youth-friendly worldwide?

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The Griot in the Mountain