Reprodutiva

Almost a quarter of all girls in Timor Leste have a child before turning 20. This high rate of teenage pregnancy is driven by factors including: girls and boys lacking knowledge about how their bodies work and how pregnancy happens, local taboos about sex and reproduction that don’t allow open discussion and lead youth to hide their sexual relationships, lack of access to contraception and young women’s lack of power in relationships. The Reprodutiva app provides a safe and confidential space for young people, where they can have questions about sexual and reproductive health answered by professionals. Useful tips are also shared in group chats and young users can also get individual consultations and medical appointments via the app. The project aims to help change the mindset of all young people in relation to sexual and reproductive health. It works directly with girls to give them the opportunity to build their knowledge, to understand and exercise their rights, and develop their support networks. It is an important part of our efforts to end early pregnancy and child marriage in Timor-Leste.