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Organization	International Blue Cross
Region	Uganda
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ProjectLeader	Anne Babb

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Life skills shape the behavior of youth by giving them the skills and knowledge to make informed decisions about alcohol and drugs and associated risks, including the transmission of HIV/AIDs. This very innovative and high quality programme reaches the vulnerable youth of the Chadian society. Life skills lessons are taught through peer education, which is based on role modeling and the ability of young people to become leaders and agents of change through empowerment and support.

Challenge

Chad has the highest per capita consumption of alcohol in the world if abstainers are excluded. Total per capita consumption (drinkers only) per year amounts to 33.9 litres of pure alcohol (WHO 2014). Youth face exclusion, violence and higher risk for sexual behaviour that contributes to the spread of disease. Lack of policies and laws regulating alcohol production, sale and availability and the lack of national rules governing the alcohol market is a further obstacle to development.

Long-Term Impact

The long-term impact of preventing substance abuse among youth mitigates the negative economic, health and social consequences on society. Teaching the ability to make informed decisions empowers youth to be strong leaders and role models within their community. IBC take an active role on supporting BC Chad at advocacy for better alcohol policy at the national level.