Kenya again

Hi,

rather than give you my latest bike ramble I will instead tell you a bit about Straight Talk and what follows comes direct from the KAPC web site http://www.kapc.or.ke

"Straight Talk is an Adolescents Sexuality and Reproductive Health Programme and was began in 1995 by the Kenya Association of Professional Councellors. Over time, the Straight Talk concept has evolved and now comprises of Straight Talk Newspaper, Straight Talk Clubs, Straight Talk Radio Show and Straight Talk Training Programmes.

Adolescents for adolescents write Straight Talk and it is interactive and participatory, this has greatly contributed to its popularity. The Ministry of Education appreciates its aims and has supported its introduction into schools. It has an adolescent editorial board that controls and directs its production process. The newspaper is excellent for popularising youth issuesStraight Talk is about:
• Adolescents for adolescents
• Relationships: Peer relationships, Boy/Girl relationships;
Parent/Youthrelationships; Teacher/Student relationships
• Sharing experiences
• Adolescents and HIV/AIDS."

I have met some of the young people involved in Straight Talk - they are a talented and energetic group and are really committed to making a difference to the lives of young people in Kenya. My fund raising cycle ride will raise money for KAPC HE programme which will develop research and practice around counselling and HIV work.

Best to all,

Bill on bike