TUMA PSE & Innovation

Based on the context analysis and existing SRHR-related issues mentioned in this concept note, the project decided to focus on addressing the following two-layered key problem: Women and youth face significant barriers in accessing SRHR information and are consequently often limited in acting upon knowledge on SRHR to make informed decisions. This leads to non-informed or sub-optimal SRHR decisions, including non/limited use of SRHR services, which result in negative health and socio-economic outcomes. Key barriers in accessing SRHR information evolve around 1) lack of knowledge on SRHR information, including where to access this information (and services); 2) harmful gender norms and 3) non or weak implementation of SRHR-related policies. Even in the instances where women and youth do have knowledge on SRHR, high levels of GBV rooted in harmful gender norms often limit their ability to act accordingly to that knowledge. Based on this key identified problem, the project’s specific objective is: ‘’Increased coverage of sexual and reproductive health services and GBV prevention for the well-being of women and youth’'.