Hey guys! 🌟 China is teaming up with UNESCO and Peking University to roll out the “Ai Xiaoya” handbook (literally “For Her Health”) in Nigeria, Uganda, and Botswana. This girls’ health manual covers everything from menstrual care to mental well-being, making complex topics easy to understand.
The handbook dives into key stuff like body changes, nutrition tips, and emotional health. Think of it as a user-friendly guide that helps girls build confidence and fosters healthy relationships. It’s all about gender awareness—basically learning how everyone deserves respect and equal opportunities.
Professor Ma Yinghua from Peking University’s School of Public Health leads this project. She explains that by bringing local teachers on board, the initiative strengthens school programs and creates safe spaces for open talks—a game-changer in regions where such topics were once taboo.
For us in South and Southeast Asia, this resonates—remember India’s Menstrual Hygiene Day drives or the Philippines’ #NoShame campaign? 🌏 This project shows how sharing knowledge globally can spark change and empower the next gen of girls everywhere.
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China shares expertise with Africa to promote girls' health education
cgtn.com
