Indonesia | Global Early Adolescent Study

Sites located in Jakarta, Semarang, Lampung and Denpasar, Indonesia

The Global Early Adolescent Study is partnering with Rutgers, an international non-profit organisation specialised in sexual and reproductive health and rights. Rutgers was founded and is headquartered in the Netherlands, with a country offices in Indonesia Rutgers provides support to more than 100 organisations in 18 low and middle income countries on improving sexual and reproductive health and promoting freedom for all genders and sexuality identities. Rutgers develops effective, evidence-based approaches and interventions in which sensitive issues can be addressed in a positive way, making it easier to talk about sexuality and sexual and reproductive health and rights in different cultural contexts. For the GEAS in Indonesia, Rutgers partners with the Reproductive Health Centre of the University of Jogjakarta (UGM-RHC), implementing partner PKBI (Indonesian Planned Parenthood Association) and local and national governments (through national and local advisory committees).

young adult woman standing in front of a large screen after finishing a presentation Explore 4 Action

We are partnering with Rutgers to evaluate SETARA (Semangat Dunia Remaja or Teen Aspirations) a comprehensive sexuality education curriculum for adolescents aged 12-15 in junior high schools in Indonesia. SETARA aims to support healthy sexual development by teaching vital information and promoting valuable life skills such as critical thinking, communication, negotiation and assertiveness. SETARA incorporates a gender transformative approach by including critical reflection on gender norms as a key curriculum element. Click here for a video of testimonials from SETARA students.

The GEAS in Indonesia is part of Explore4Action (E4A), a broader research and advocacy programme. Explore4Action also incorporates qualitative research involving young people as co-researchers and implementation research, exploring the factors needed for successful implementation and the scale-up of comprehensive sexuality education. E4A is a youth-centred programme, involving young people as team members, co-researchers and advocates. The youth-focus helps young people to strengthen their early career prospects, enhance their depth of insight into qualitative research and allows for young people to take ownership of the transformational results. More information on Explore4Action at: https://www.rutgers.international/programmes/explore4action