The Malawi Olympic Committee (MOC) organised sexual and reproductive health workshop at Don Bosco Youth Center in Lilongwe targeting the youths in sports.
The workshop was opened and closed by the Guest of Honor, Asimenye Simwaka, who is the Chairperson of Malawi Olympic Committee Athletes Commission and Athlete representative in Board.
The Participants showcased different games including volleyball, athletics, basketball, netball and karate.
The workshop facilitators were from Family Planning Association of Malawi (FPAM).
MOC Director General Naomie Chinatu said the outreach followed reports of rising early pregnancies and marriages.
“We thought it wise to reach out to the youth and give them an education. We engaged FPAM because they are experts in reproductive health,” she said.
FPAM’s facilitator Caroline Mbeya said access to the right information helps young people protect themselves and sustain their careers.