Implementing SAHAJ- Comprehensive Sexuality Education Program in Urja Gurukul School, Ahmednagar: Case study, 2024

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SAHAJ is a comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) program adapted from the Rights Respect Responsibilities (3Rs) initiative by Advocates for Youth. This program aims to promote healthy relationships and responsible behavior among young people. The 3Rs curriculum is recognized as an evidence-based approach to CSE, built on over three decades of research and experience. It is designed for students from Kindergarten through 12th grade, with lessons structured to be age-appropriate. The curriculum begins with fundamental topics such as friendship and safety, gradually introducing more complex concepts as students mature.

Prayas (Health Group) has tailored this program specifically for the Indian educational context. Drawing from our extensive experience in diverse school environments—urban areas, urban slums, rural regions, and tribal communities—we have carefully developed the SAHAJ curriculum. This curriculum aligns closely with the core principles of the 3Rs program, which emphasize that youth have the right to accurate sexual health information, deserve respect, and that society has a responsibility to provide them with the tools necessary to protect their sexual health and overall well-being.

This case study documents our experiences implementing the SAHAJ program during its first year at Urja Gurukul School in Ahmadnagar