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55 years in Thailand

Having served in Thailand since 1966, Alan and Maelynn Ellard have made the decision to return to the UK this autumn.

Earlier in the year, ACET Nigeria expanded its army of volunteers by training another 63 change makers who want to support children and young people in making positive decisions, to run Children’s Clubs, and deliver the Esteem programme.

Youth Engagement, Ukraine

Young people often first meet ACET Ukraine when the team comes to their school to provide University of Healthy Youth sessions. Then the teenagers discover there are other ACET activities they can participate in, such as youth clubs and social campaigns.

Teen Mum Project, Zimbabwe

The World Bank estimates half of Zimbabwe fell into extreme poverty during the pandemic due to the economic impact of lockdowns. This has caused more vulnerable girls to turn to sex work in desperation.

Expanding the reach of the Esteem programme

In spite of COVID, this academic year has been a significant year of training expansion for us.

6 months with ACET Ukraine

Many young people who returned to school after COVID closures were distressed about all they had missed, and had struggled with increased screen time and not being able to see friends.

Aneni's story, Zimbabwe

Despite two lockdowns being imposed this year, the Shining Star Project has trained and mentored 75 girls and women engaged in sex work to become peer educators in their communities.

Positive Life Social Networks Project - Ukraine

ACET Ukraine’s mission is to help young people make informed, healthy lifestyle choices and avoid damaging relationships, violence, drugs, STIs, HIV, and suicide (the leading cause of death amongst adolescents in Ukraine).

ACET DRC on the radio

In the DRC, low literacy levels, high levels of stigma around sexual health and a lack of capacity at a community level to address health issues are all significant challenges to young people who need to access support for sexual and reproductive health matters.

The Youth Momentum Online Forum - Zimbabwe

The Nehemiah Project in Zimbabwe has launched an online programme for young people called ‘The Youth Momentum Online Forum’ - a brilliant way of continuing to provide relationships and sex education in the midst of ongoing government restrictions and lockdowns due to COVID-19.

RSE trainers in the UK

Despite the challenges of lockdown, the training side of our work has flourished - partly because we have been able to provide our courses online.

Mother Buddies in Uganda

The Mother Buddy scheme run by ACET Uganda involves women, who are living with HIV, providing support for pregnant women.