A national family life education programme was endorsed in the DRC by all education sector actors and resulted in the development of student textbooks and teaching guides. A ministerial order requires all schools to implement the curriculum. An SRH and CEI coordination group is operational, and an annual inter-sectoral roadmap to which all stakeholders adhere contributes to the effectiveness and complementarity of interventions. Due in particular to TV lessons on SRH, parents and other members of the community are increasingly supportive of family life education.

In Côte d’Ivoire, health and healthy living education is gradually being integrated into the education system through host subjects such as life and earth sciences and human rights and citizenship education. This work is anchored in a solid legal and policy environment that provides extensive protection for children and learners, guiding how issues of violence, health and well-being are addressed in schools. The aim is to equip learners with the knowledge and skills they need to grow up in safer and more inclusive learning environments.

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The teaching of CEI in Cameroon has been institutionalized by an inter-ministerial order since 2006 in the curricula of primary and secondary schools, as well as in teacher training institutes. In addition, teaching and learning materials for teachers and students and a training and teaching curriculum have been developed. Self-study materials in the form of DVDs and radio programmes build the capacities of teachers and facilitate the introduction of CEI in the main subjects.

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In Burkina Faso, learners’ health and well-being are supported by several national education policies and by programmes dedicated to improving girls’ educational outcomes. Family life education is gradually being incorporated across different subjects, from science to humanities, to strengthen life skills, promote a safer and more supportive school environment, and prevent violence and other risks that can hinder children’s and adolescents’ learning.

In Mali, education on reproductive health is the main framework used to address adolescents’ health and well-being within the education system. A multisectoral technical committee brings together several ministries and civil society organisations to coordinate action in this area. Although health education is not a stand-alone subject, many of its themes are already included in the curriculum, particularly in natural sciences and home economics, with an emphasis on preventing infections, early pregnancies and gender-based violence in schools.

A review of different CEI projects and a study on EUPs in Benin drew attention to needs and opened discussion on a topic previously considered taboo. All stakeholders got together to identify reservations and obstacles, develop a common understanding of CEI, and develop the programme. On this basis, the country produced teaching guides, textbooks, and a communication plan. An app, known as “Ma vie Mon Choix” (My life, My choice), was designed to raise awareness of sexuality and gender issues.