Health services and art activities to involve the youth in the fight against irregular migration in Ethiopia

Abstract

The project stems from the collaboration of the Italian Ngo Ccm and Coopi. It is part of the Emergency Initiative (AID10677), financed by the Aics and aimed at preventing and controlling the irregular migration in Ethiopia. Area of intervention is Bale zone (Oromia Region), particularly affected by migratory phenomena. Adolescent and Youth Friendly Health Services were established in Robe Hospital and the accessibility to sexual and reproductive healthcare improved thanks to the involvement of peer-educators. Similarly, a youth group was empowered to become key actor in community education around migration issues, with over 21,500 people reached by drama performances.