Adolescent Resource Center (ARC)
CategoriesUncategorizedThe BOLD SPACES Kit is an interactive and educational toolkit designed to empower young people with critical knowledge about sexual grooming, cross-generational relationships, personal safety, and informed decision-making. It serves as a gateway to meaningful conversations and actionable insights for adolescents, educators, and community leaders. This kit is part of a broader program, called Hand-To-Mind, […]
This video explores the issue of intergenerational, transactional sexual relationships, particularly between older men and girls. The video tells the story of two friends, Anabel and Eve, who decide to take up relationships with much older men. Despite being offered an appealing lifestyle and many gifts, Anabel realizes that her relationship does not feel right […]
CategoriesUncategorizedThis resource explores the challenges adolescents face due to a lack of accurate information and guidance about sexual health and freedom. It highlights the risks associated with uninformed decision-making, including physical, emotional, and social consequences, and provides insights for parents, educators, and caregivers to support adolescents in making safe, responsible, and informed choices. By raising […]
CategoriesUncategorizedThis thought-provoking essay challenges societal norms surrounding marriage and womanhood, arguing that traditional expectations of women being “marriage material” are outdated and limiting. The author contends that women are often expected to sacrifice their personal ambitions and autonomy for the sake of marriage, while men benefit from traditional structures without being held to the same […]
CategoriesUncategorizedThis resource is a comprehensive guide aimed at raising awareness about Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and empowering individuals to take action against this harmful practice. It provides information on the types of FGM, its harmful effects, and common myths and misconceptions surrounding it. The guide also offers support and resources for those affected by FGM […]
CategoriesUncategorizedThis resource is a campaign aimed at preventing child marriage and promoting girls’ education, health, and empowerment. It highlights the harmful effects of child marriage, including increased risk of domestic violence, health complications, and loss of educational opportunities. The resource challenges common myths and misconceptions about child marriage, emphasizing that it is a violation of […]
CategoriesUncategorizedThis thought-provoking essay explores the disturbing link between womanhood and suffering, highlighting how societal norms and systems perpetuate violence, inequality, and pain for women. It argues that issues like gender-based violence, intimate partner violence, the wage gap, and inadequate healthcare contribute to a vicious cycle of suffering, often normalized and applauded as virtue, honor, strength, […]
CategoriesUncategorizedThis storybook is about a 12-year-old girl named Ada who is offered a beautiful necklace by a market stall owner, Mr. Felix, but with strings attached – she has to visit him after school and keep it a secret. Ada’s instincts raise red flags, and she confides in her friend Kemi and later her mother, […]
CategoriesUncategorizedThis storybook is about four friends who work together to protect a younger student from bullying, using the 5Ds of active bystandership – Distract, Delegate, Document, Delay, and Direct – to safely intervene and support their peer, showcasing the power of teamwork and community responsibility.
CategoriesUncategorizedSade’s Sprint to Safety tells the story of Sade as she navigates challenging situations and learns to assert her boundaries. The resource emphasizes that respect does not mean blind obedience and that saying “no” is valid; even to adults. Through engaging storytelling, it encourages young readers to recognize their personal rights, make empowered decisions, and […]