2026_Amplifying Comprehensive Sexual Education

Written by Ubusha Bami

January, 8, 2026

As the new year begins, it is almost impossible not to feel or believe that it marks a fresh start. Although the days and circumstances may appear unchanged, simply calling it a new year—a new set of 365 days—creates a sense of potential. This period becomes a space for setting new goals, adopting new perspectives, and most importantly, embracing the opportunity for a new beginning.

Our Focus: Comprehensive Sexual Education

Comprehensive Sexual Education (CSE), also referred to as Life Skills and Health Education (LSHE), remains a primary focus at Ubusha Bami. When setting our goals for 2026, we felt it was fitting to amplify our commitment to this cause. The theme for our year is clear: 2026 AMPLIFY CSE/LSHE!

What Does Amplification Mean?

Amplification is not merely a visual change; it is an action. At Ubusha Bami, in partnership with young people across Africa, we aim to maintain an ongoing conversation about CSE and LSHE throughout 2026. Our intention is to keep momentum and drive the agenda for fact-based, age-appropriate, and culturally relevant sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) information, delivered by youth for youth.

Why Is Amplification Important?

Learning is a lifelong process, regardless of age. However, the skills acquired during our formative years significantly influence our decisions and behaviour, ultimately shaping the adults we become. Revisiting and reinforcing a theme repeatedly helps us recall vital information when needed and enables us to make informed decisions. As noted by IRIS, “Repetition is a crucial learning tool because it facilitates knowledge transfer from the conscious to intuitive or deeper recollection levels.” Therefore, repeated lessons on fact-based, age-appropriate, and culturally appropriate sexual and reproductive health rights information foster informed decision-making.

Who Needs Amplified CSE/LSHE?

Is it our parents, our teachers, community leaders, just boys, or just girls? In short, everyone needs an amplified CSE/LSHE year—no exceptions.

What’s Next?

See our agenda below!