Our areas of expertise

We stand out because we bring two strengths together: deep knowledge of Comprehensive Sexuality Education and strong skills in project design & EU fundraising. This combination makes us a powerful partner for building networks and creating projects that have real impact.

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Championing gender equality and gender equity

We ensure equal conditions, treatment, and opportunities for people of any gender to realise their full potential, human rights, and dignity, and to contribute to (and benefit from) economic, social, cultural, and political development.
We approach our work through a gender equity lens, recognising and rectifying power imbalances to ensure fair and equivalent outcomes for everyone: all genders have different needs and imbalances need to be rectified among them all, not just the man-woman binary. This may include equal treatment or treatment that is different but considered equivalent in terms of rights, benefits, obligations, and opportunities.

 

Preventing gender-based violence

We actively work to prevent gender-based violence, which is understood as any type of harm perpetrated against a person or group of persons because of their actual or perceived sex, gender, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity. Based on an imbalance of power, gender-based violence is often carried out to humiliate and make people feel inferior and/or subordinate. It can be sexual, physical, verbal, psychological (emotional), or socio-economic, among others.

 

Raising awareness of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR)

We inform about sexual and reproductive health, a healthy reproductive system and healthy pregnancies, advocating for universal access to healthcare, medication, and education.
We uphold sexual and reproductive rights, including the right to decide if and when to have children, and freedom from discrimination, coercion, and violence when making family planning choices. It also includes the right to access information and services needed to support these choices and optimise health.

Supporting sexual and psychological wellbeing

We take a comprehensive and rights-based perspective to wellbeing, understanding that sexual and psychological wellbeing are intrinsically linked.
Sexual wellbeing calls for a positive and respectful approach to sexuality and sexual and romantic relationships, the possibility of having pleasurable and safe sexual experiences, free of coercion, discrimination, and violence. Beyond its social dimension, it also has a mental and emotional dimension; it is closely connected to psychological wellbeing, which is fundamental for people to live and interact safely with each other.

Encouraging healthy relationships

We advocate for relationships built on effective communication, mutual respect, trust, honesty and equality between/among partners. Our focus is on encouraging relationships where clear boundaries are set, and consent is practiced.

Promotion of EU funding opportunities

We act as a platform for sharing, exchanging, and learning about EU funding opportunities relevant to the fields covered by CSE.

Project planning and management

Our dynamic hub of organisations and experts design interventions and projects to advance CSE to various target groups and improve access to sexuality education for all. To make this happen, we organise networking events to share project ideas and set the basis for quality and successful project development and funding opportunity matching. Our Active Members also provide peer training to support less experienced organisations in applying for funding and managing projects. Find out how to join the network.

How do we apply our expertise?