Project partners

MARTA Centre (Latvia)

MARTA is a Latvian non-governmental organisation focused on promoting gender equality, preventing gender-based violence, and empowering young women and vulnerable groups. They provide legal, psychological, and social support and conduct extensive educational campaigns and training sessions in schools, institutions, and communities. MARTA is known at both the national and European level for its advocacy work and inclusive educational programmes tailored for young people. Their multidisciplinary team includes experts in gender issues, education, and youth development. In the SHER-Y project, MARTA is the project coordinator and leads the development of educational content and training materials focused on gender-sensitive sexual education.

Youthfully Yours SK (Slovakia)

YYSK is a Slovak youth non-governmental organisation that seeks to strengthen inclusion, active citizenship, and the well-being of young people through non-formal education. They collaborate with local governments, schools, and non-governmental organisations and have a strong base in eastern Slovakia. Their projects cover digital safety, mental health, sexual education, and peer education, often focusing on NEETs and young people with fewer opportunities. YYSK emphasizes youth participation and creative learning methods. In the SHER-Y project, they support training development, coordinate pilot activities in Slovakia, and involve young people in testing and feedback.

Better Future (Slovenia)

Better Future is a Slovenian youth organisation dedicated to gender equality, personal development, and sexual education through non-formal methods. They organise workshops, awareness campaigns, and training for young people, especially those from disadvantaged and rural backgrounds. Their work fosters openness, inclusivity, and safe spaces for discussing sensitive topics such as relationships and reproductive health. The team includes educators, facilitators, and youth activists with strong community ties. In the SHER-Y project, they implement youth workshops, adapt training content, and contribute to national outreach and dissemination.

Coaching Bulgaria Association (Bulgaria)

CBA is a Bulgarian non-profit organisation focused on personal development, coaching, and mentoring for young people, with a special emphasis on youth facing exclusion or marginalisation. They work in schools, communities, and with non-governmental organisations to provide structured coaching, emotional support, and life skills training. Their approach combines coaching methodology with non-formal education and digital tools. CBA also participates in European cooperation projects focused on well-being and inclusion. In the SHER-Y project, they help develop training materials for youth workers and support the adaptation of educational content for the diverse needs of students.

Flexskill (Slovakia)

Flexskill is a Slovak organisation specialising in creative and flexible educational solutions for youth work, including digital tools, facilitation, and visual communication. Their team includes trainers and content designers with a focus on digital education, accessibility, and innovation. They develop engaging materials using non-formal methods and co-create tools with young people and youth workers. Flexskill prioritises relevance and inclusivity in all its outputs. In the SHER-Y project, they design visual educational materials, contribute to content development, and lead the creation of digital and creative outputs.

Ribologija (Lithuania)

Ribologija is a Lithuanian youth non-governmental organisation that promotes health education, self-expression, and body awareness through participatory workshops and non-formal education. They focus on mental health, positive body image, and sexual well-being, using youth-friendly, creative approaches such as storytelling, visual arts, and games. The organisation actively collaborates with schools and youth centres to overcome taboos regarding sexual health and to promote respectful relationships. Their team brings experience in inclusive education and youth work. In the SHER-Y project, Ribologija pilots activities in Lithuania and contributes to the adaptation and testing of educational content.

2023-2-LV02-KA220-YOU-000170546 Sexual Health Education Reimagined (SHER-Y): A Comprehensive Approach for the Young Generation