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Sex Education for primary schools

• Know your rights

• Stay in school
• Say a BIG NO to sex
S Ojunge, 13,
P6, Teso Day
May 2009 & Boarding PS Soroti

Young Talk traveled to

Bundibugyo. There are many
interesting things: Lake
Albert, hot springs, beautiful
people and animals.
There is just one road. It is
so narrow that vehicles pass
close to one another.
The zigzag road runs
through a thick forest with
Semliki Valley below and
the Mountains of the Moon
(Rwenzori) above. It is a
wonderful experience to
travel on this road.
Bundibugyo is in Western
Uganda. It borders the
Democratic Republic of
Congo.
But we also found
dangerous things in beautiful
Bundibugyo like early sex
and alcohol abuse. Read
about the dangers on page 2.
Learn from animals
Monkeys and baboons
are very playful. Work
without play makes Jack
a dull boy.
Take a break from
studies or work to play
Laughing safe games like football
baboon and netball with friends.
The Bundibugyo
carrying style Elephants don't like
fighting or disturbing
young ones. If any of
them misbehaves, it
is chased away.

Beautiful
They take good care
of their families.

Hornbill birds

Bundibugyo
are faithful to
each other for
life. The female
is slightly
smaller than the
male. Elephant

l Be faithful to your friends.

l When you grow up and get married, be
HIV basics: People faithful to your wife or husband. faithfulness
is one of the ways to stay safe from hiV
Wonderful Septrin There are four infection.

How can I live longer with HIV if I am tribes in

not yet on ARVs? kwariisiima aston, p6, Bundibugyo: Bamba, Kobs are alert animals.
kataho ps, Bushenyi Bakonjo, Batuku and Batwa They always want to know
(pygmies) who hunt and what is going on around
hiV-positive people easily fall sick. They get gather fruit. them.
very many diseases because their bodies Most of l Learn to be alert like
become weak. if you have hiV, you may not the Kob.
them live in l Use your senses to
need arVs yet. They are usually for people
the forest. notice dangers and run
who have lived with hiV for long. But
you need septrin. Taking septrin daily can The other tribes to safety.
protect you from diseases like pneumonia, do farming, l Be inquisitive (curious)-
meningitis, diarrhoea and malaria. all people fishing and Uganda Kob ask questions and learn.
who have hiV should take septrin. even cattle keeping.
those on arVs should take septrin. a few
people react to septrin. Talk to a health nyakato Mary is 14 and in p5 at ntoroko
worker if you react. They will help you. Welcome back learning centre on lake albert. she knows
By Dr from holidays. the dangers in her environment.
Sabrina Read hard today.
Kitaka, Tomorrow belongs to she says: "Moving alone at night is very
PIDC, those who prepare dangerous here. When men get you, they
Mulago
today. Nyakato rape you. i make sure by 7 pm, i am at home."
Hospital Mary and
her friend. Like Nyakato, learn the things in your
environment that can harm you. Keep
away from such things and stay safe.
Young Talk is for Teachers and pupils in p5, p6 and p7
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Ntoroko is a fishing village on

Lake Albert. Everyday there
are boat-loads of fish for sale.
So there is a lot of money.
Sometimes money does more
harm than good. People get
confused. There are many
bars and some prostitution.
This is a risky environment
for Young Talkers.
Prostitution
Musinguzi P, the subcounty
chief, is worried about
prostitution in Ntoroko. He
says: " When the sun sets,
young people spend money
on women. They have a lot of
money. Their parents have no
control over them."
This is sad and very dangerous!
Prostitution is when someone
sells sex for money. Girls, do
not give in to prostitution. Find
safe and healthy means to get
money. Boys, do not use the
money you get from fish to
buy sex from prostitutes.
I have got
enough money
from fishing to
pay my fees.
STAY AWAY FROM DAngeR
HEY TOM JOIN
US LET'S GO
Bars & lodges
ND WATCH A Tembe E, a youth leader in
MOVIE! Ntoroko, says: "After fishing
people are idle and end up
drinking alcohol, taking drugs
NOoo! and having sex. Parents and
children mix freely in bars and
lodges. Young girls are used in
bars and lodges to attract men."
Young Talkers, keep away from
bars. They are dangerous. Stay
in school. Go straight home
after school. Ask your parents or
guardians not to send you out of
the house at night.
Home alone ---raped Life after P7
Biteo Y, an elder in Ntoroko, says
"My mum goes for meetings and leaves me alone at home. one day, a "Many girls drop out of school after
man came home and raped me. i fought but he overpowered me. our P7. They become prostitutes."
neighbours say i should not worry about HiV. My mother reported to if you cannot continue with school,
police but he has not been seen." Girl, 14, P7, Karugutu PS. find work that is safe. Try farming
sorry, dear. This was terrible. ask your parents not to leave you alone at or train in tailoring or carpentry.
home. Find someone to stay with while they are away. did you get PeP? avoid dangerous work like
prostition and selling alcohol.
PeP stops HIV from reproducing in your body
PeP is medicine that reduces your risk of HiV if you are forced into sex or "I don’t go to
in an accident where you might have been exposed to body fluids that bibanda (video
contain HiV. PeP is free in all government hospitals. in Bundibugyo you places).There is
can get PeP from Bundibugyo Hospital, Nyahuka Health Centre IV or a girl who went
Karugutu Health Centre IV. there and she
was raped. One
Judith Daaki, a healthworker at
of the boys was
Karugutu Health Centre IV, says, "If you
arrested. Gaya
live in Karugutu and need PeP or know
D, 14, Ntoroko
someone who needs it, go to the health
PS. Gaya, it is
centre. PeP only works within three
good that you are being careful.
days (72 hours). So you need to rush if
Sorry about the girl who was
you have been forced into sex."
raped. We hope that she got PEP.
Call Judith on 078-2-379449 or Richard
Badaki on 077-4-332590."

Say big nO to gifts

Never use your money to buy sex. Never have sex for
money. learn from Margaret, who is 14 and studies at
Ntoroko Learning Centre. She says: "I get money by washing
plates for people, I also fetch water. I use the money to buy
clothes and home things." That's good, Margaret.

The danger within you: Sometimes you may feel

like having sex. It is a natural feeling but it does not
mean that you need to have sex. Control sexual feelings
by keeping busy: take a walk, do games and sports. "There is a woman who started
buying me bread. one day she
asked me to go to her home. But my
Dear teachers, friends advised me not to. They told
some Young Talkers complain of teachers asking for me that she had HiV. When she asked
sex. it is a crime to have sex with your pupils. Never me why i did not go, i told her that i
take advantage of them. always help
fear HiV. Young people, be assertive!"
them understand the dangers of early
sex. olando H, 13, P6, karugutu Ps
Build good teacher-pupil relationships.
Your pupils will appreciate that you Olando, you are a star! Thank
did not take advantage of them. you for choosing good friends
Prossy Nyafono, teacher, Kisubi Dictionary and listening to their advice.
Even people you think are safe
HS, Wakiso Environment: Your Happy girl: can have the virus!
QUIZ: Young Talkers, has a teacher surroundings. The
world around you.
Dorcus Arinaye,
ever asked you for sex? What happened? Tell us your
stories. Write and win exercise books and pads.
P7, Kamwokya PS Yes, be assertive. Say what
you want or do not want in a
big voice and clearly.
YouNG Talk is For TeacHers aNd PuPils iN P5, P6 aNd P7

Rehema
Bonabaana
Circumcision is healthy
circumcision is the
cutting off of the
foreskin of the
penis. This can be
for religious, cultural
or medical reasons.
people in Bundibugyo
and Bugisu practice
male circumcision as a culture.
To avoid transmitting hiV dur-
ing the circumcision ceremony,
SNAKES & LADDERS
How to play:
1. Throw the die on the board one by
one. The first person to have six dots up
on the die starts the game.
2. Throw the die in turns. The game
starts from square 1. Each player moves
the bottle-top according to the number
of dots on the die. For example, if the
die shows three dots, move three steps
ahead.
3. If your move takes you to the bottom
of a ladder, read the words aloud and
move your bottle-top up the ladder. Read
the message at the ladder top to your
friends.
If your move takes you to the snake head,
then you have been bitten by the snake.
Read the message on snake head aloud.
Move down until you reach the tail. Stop
there. You will continue from this point
after your friends have played.
4. If you enter a square taken by
another player, it means you have ‘eaten’
him/her. He/she has to start again from
square one. If you land on a square with
words only, stop and read the words
aloud.
Everytime you read words, talk about
them with your friends before you
continue.
The first person to reach the FINISH
point is the winner.
Young Talk is for Teachers and pupils in p5, p6 and p7
Talk about your fears until you get help
"our neighbour waits for me on
the way. i have to move with my
brother so that he does not disturb
me. i feel like telling my parents."
Bonabaana R, 14, P6, Karugutu
PS, Bundibugyo.
Yes, rehema, talk to your parents
today before bad things happen to
you.
"There is a boy who touched my
breasts and kissed me. I felt bad. I
use one knife for each boy.
never share the same knife.
Male circumcision done by
health workers is a new ways
to reduce the spread of hiV.
circumcision removes the deli-
cate foreskin where hiV likes
to enter. The skin on the tip
of penis becomes drier and tougher.
This makes it harder for hiV to enter
the body.
How much do you know about the dangers of HIV?
Test yourself using this game. To make a die, cut a small square of dry
cassava or wood. Use a pen to mark each side with dots 1 to 6. Make your
own board from boxes. Use bottle-tops for moving along the squares.
You are strong
and have a
healthier life
Why did you
move at night
alone?
Living with HIV?
Take your medi-
cine everyday.
Video halls,
bars and
lodges are
dangerous
places
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told my mother about it. She talked nangoza! You talked!
to his parents and he has never "i had a teacher who used to ask
done it again." Nangoza J, 14, P6, me to fetch water or cook for him.
karugutu ps, Bundibugyo. good, When i reported him to the
headmistress, he beat me. i
reported him again and he was
transferred. " Kunihira M,14, P4,
Ntoroko Learning Centre.
Thank you, Kunihira, for talking.
It is good you talked to someone.
Never keep quiet when bad
things happen to you or if you are
worried about something.
Sara "The Special Gift"
But males who are circumcised
can still get hiV. circumcision also
story teaches us to always say
the truth. Sara's uncle walks away in
improves personal hygiene. shame for lying about Sara's fees.
Boy Young Talkers, even if you are
circumcised, continue to say no
to sex. abstaining is the best way
to protect yourself from hiV.
it is best when circumcision is
done in a hospital. it reduces risks
of infection, over-bleeding and
injury.
By dr christine nalwadda, Makerere Sara's father is very happy to have a
university school of public health nice daughter. He calls her 'My Special
Gift' and promises to keep her in
school.
QUIZ: Write to Young Talk
and tell us what you have
learnt from Sara. Win
exercise books.
Circumcision You got gifts
also helps you from a stranger
keep good
hygiene
HIV infection,
pregnancy and
dropping out of
school
Good
health
for you.
Male medical
circumcision
reduces the
risk of HIV
You don't know
the HIV risks
around you.
Early sex Let's talk
and sex for about PEP
Delay sex, eat You have money
well and do
been
exercises.
raped
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P.O.Box 22366 Kampala
There is a man forcing me to stop
school and marry him. He promises
me everything. What should I do?
Wandeghe Z, 13, P7, Nyarukungu
S.D.A PS, Kasese
Dear Wandeghe, do not stop school
to get married. Your education is
important. Do not be confused by
this man. Whatever he promises, you
will be able to get , even more, for
yourself later when you finish school.
Tell your parents or guardians and
your teacher about this man. They
will help you deal with him. He is a
criminal.
My penis is very small. My friends
encourage me to have sex to
increase its size. What can I do?
Lokong J, 13, P6, Kotido Mixed PS
Dear Lokong, do not worry about
the size of your penis. You are only
13 and still growing. Your penis will
grow to its mature size when you
have also matured. Having sex does
"Young people stop moving at night alone. You can be raped,
kidnapped and even sacrificed." Pupils of Step Up Infant PS, Masaka
Advice to Rogers
Rogers asked for advise: "I have a
small penis and I have a girlfriend
who demands for sex. I fear having
sex with her because of my small
penis. What can
I do?" Over 75
Young Talkers
wrote to Rogers.
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happy to receive their prize from Young Talk.
not increase penis size. But it will
expose you to HIV and other STDs.
Different people develop at different
times. Do not listen to your friend’s
advice. It is wrong.
Why don’t girls experience wet
dreams? Alaro Priscilla, 13, Layibi
Central PS, Gulu
Girls do not have sperms to release.
books. We especially loved the letter
from C Athieno, Archbishop Yona
Okoth Memorial PS, Tororo. She
will get a special prize. She wrote:
"Rogers, you are still young. Sex is
for adults who are married. Keep
yourself safe. Say no to sex. Your
penis will grow as you grow." You
win a special Young Talk pack of
pens, pads and books.
NEW QUIZ - Advise Bwambale
My brother's wife wants to play sex
with me but I have refused. She says
that if I don't she will chase me from
her home. I fear to tell my brother.
My father is a drunkard and my
mother is married to another man.
R Bwambale, 13, P7, Bunyangule PS,
Bundibugyo.
Send your advice to Young
Talk, 22366, Kampala and
WIN.
No, it is not true! A boy can make
a girl pregnant before he makes 18
years. From the age of 12, boys and
girls start developing pubic hair. Boys
get wet dreams, which means they
have sperm. Girls start developing
breasts and menstruation. At this
age both girls and boys can produce
babies if they have unprotected sex.
Say no to sex. Stay in school. You
are still very young to have babies.
Why is it that young people are
having Sexually Transmitted Diseases
(STDs) these days? Nagawa S, 15,
Nfumbye SDA PS, Mityana
STDs occur in people who have
had sex with a person who has an
STD and passed it on to them. If a
young person has sex with someone
with an STD, they will get the
STD. Some children are defiled and
Wet dreams happen to boys. Boys
therefore get STDs. Other children
get wet dreams when there is
are engaging in sex when they are
release of sperms during sleep.
still very young. Young people need
to keep safe from STDs and HIV
I want to have sex with my girlfriend
by abstaining from sex. Pupils in
but the condom does not fit me.
primary school are always too young
What can I do? Tumwesige W, 14,
for sex.
P5, Kabalega SS, Masindi
Tumwesige, you are 14. That is why
the condom does not fit. Condoms
are made for adults and not
children. You will expose yourself to
HIV/STDs and teenage pregnancy if
you have sex. You can go to prison
for having sex with your girlfriend,
whether or not you make her
pregnant. What you can do? You
can concentrate on your studies and
keep away from danger by delaying
sex until you are much older.
Is it true that if you are below
18 years you cannot make a girl Counselor: Dr Edith Nakku,
pregnant? Kaya J, 12, Kayonza PS, Mulago Hospital. She is
a mother of four children.
Kayunga
Edith loves all Young Talkers.
Know your body: Pubic hair
Why do boys and girls grow hair
under the armpits and private
parts? What is its function?
Onyek Geofrey, P7, Barr PS, Lira
Have you also been wondering
about the growth of pubic hair
like Geofrey? If you do not keep pubic hair
clean, you can get pubic lice. Bathe
Now let's talk about it. with soap and water at least twice
Pubic hair grows around the a day.
private parts in both boys and
girls. It starts growing during Trim pubic hair using a clean pair
puberty. It is natural and normal. of scissors. Be careful not to hurt
yourself while trimming.
Uses of pubic hair:
l Prevents dirt, including certain You may also use a razor blade.
bacteria, from entering the But some people get pubic pimples
private parts. due to using razors. It is best
l Keeps the private parts warm. to use scissors. They cost about
2000/=.
Growing pubic hair is not a sign to start sex.
Wait to have sex. You are still young.