In our experience, poor understanding of the core values we’ve identified leads to prejudice and violence. For example, respect is often limited to a power dynamic – respect for parents, teachers, clergy etc – we revalue respect as primarily respect for self, other, and difference, regardless of perceived power. Similarly, empathy is often conflated with sympathy; consent is not discussed in an “asking for it” culture; trust is too easily given; self-esteem is disregarded and damaged and the value of being sensible i.e. thinking through the consequences of actions, is rarely encouraged. 

In this regard, we work with Health and Physical Education teachers to help them more effectively implement the existing government curriculum. In addition, we design Relationship Education components that can be used to supplement and support existing Health and Physical Education and Science curricula on relationships, sex, reproduction and prevention of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections.

Our work with parents focuses on ensuring we understand learnt and modelling behavior; building and sustaining open lines of communication; and letting our children know they can count on parental support.  

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We conduct workshops on Early Childhood Education, including standard child protection approaches; Cyber Exploitation and Violence (CEV); Gender Based and Intimate Partner Violence; HIV and Sexually Transmitted Infections; human diversity in sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and sex characteristics.

Our tailored workshops are conducted in Sinhala, Tamil and English. Target Groups include: Schools, out of school youth, community based organizations, government and non-government organizations, businesses and corporate entities.

Our workshops for parents include the following:

Our online interactive portal in Sinhala, Tamil and English – bakamoono.lk –includes information on Relationships, Cyber Exploitation and Violence, Gender Based and Intimate Partner Violence, HIV and other areas related to Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights.