Comprehensive Sexuality Education
Knowledge That Drives Behavior Change
Dream Village delivers Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) in partnership with Health Development Initiative Rwanda and supported by SIDA.
Our approach provides accurate, age-appropriate, and rights-based education that helps young people understand their health, relationships, and choices.
What is Comprehensive Sexuality Education?
More than information. A foundation for informed decision-making.
CSE goes beyond basic biology. It builds:
– Knowledge about the body, HIV, and health
– Attitudes that reduce stigma and promote respect
– Skills for communication, decision-making, and relationships
It recognizes that young people need not only information, but also the ability and confidence to use it.
Why CSE Matters in Rwanda
Young people face multiple challenges:
– Limited access to accurate information
– Stigma around sexual health
– Gender inequality and social pressure
CSE addresses these by combining knowledge with practical skills and rights awareness, enabling young people to make safer and more informed choices.
Our CSE Implementation
Dream Village implements Phase II CSE across:
What We Teach
Understanding the body, puberty, and reproductive health.
Transmission, prevention methods, testing, and treatment including U=U.
Consent, bodily autonomy, non-discrimination, and access to services.
Healthy relationships, negotiation skills, and communication.
Managing stress, addressing stigma, and accessing support.
Understanding how poverty and inequality affect health decisions.
Who Benefits from CSE
From Knowledge to Behavior Change
CSE is most effective when combined with:
– Peer support (CATS model)
– Access to health services
– Economic empowerment
This integrated approach enables real behavior change, not just awareness.
Supporting Rwanda’s National Health Strategy
CSE supports:
– Rwanda’s National Strategic Plan for Health
– HIV prevention targets
– Youth empowerment and education goals
Education That Empowers, Not Controls
Dream Village’s CSE is:
– Evidence-based
– Rights-focused
– Non-coercive
We empower young people with knowledge and support them in making informed decisions without stigma or judgment.
Delivered with National and Global Partners
Dream Village delivers CSE in partnership with:
This ensures alignment with national education frameworks and international best practices.
