Yesterday marked the final day of the training for trainers based on peer-to-peer education organized by the United Nations Population Fund. Participants gained competence in planning and implementing training programs on reproductive health and rights for their peers.
During the five-day training, 20 young activists from different regions of Uzbekistan acquired knowledge on various aspects of a healthy lifestyle, such as reproductive health and rights, prevention of HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted infections, and many other topics. Participants also developed skills in peer education, volunteer work, leadership, and communication.
The young volunteers had the opportunity to meet like-minded individuals from other areas, share experiences, engage in interactive sessions and surveys, discuss the information they received, and plan future collaborative projects. Emil Azikaev, a participant of the training and a student at UWED, shared his impressions: "I am incredibly happy to be part of this project." He noted that over the course of these five days, his participation in the program transformed his professional and personal development.
The newfound knowledge on reproductive health and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) became an integral part of the participants' knowledge arsenal. "Receiving such a wealth of information from highly qualified trainers was incredibly inspiring," Emil shares. However, that is not the only thing the participants took away from this training. They also expanded their understanding of gender equality, examining the issue at various levels, from the national to the international.
An important aspect of the training was the ability to work effectively as a team. "We learned new audience engagement techniques and how to complement each other's work," Emil explains. But perhaps the most important aspect was the new family they acquired during these days. "We became an orange family, and I am confident that our collaboration will continue in future projects," concludes Emil. The training became not only a lesson but a true guide in the world of knowledge and experience for all participants.
