2. Fore word 3
“During my visits to partner churches in
Africa and Asia, women often tell me how
truly awful being pregnant can be when
Erhard Schreiber Renate Baehr
there isn’t enough to provide for the rest of
the family. Their one desire is freedom of
Government and other international donors, as well access to contraceptives so that they can
as national governments in low- and middle-income choose for themselves when and how many
countries.
children to have. DSW’s approach to
For more than twenty years DSW has sought to
ensure that family planning is recognised as a human these needs is vital in helping women take
right. Young people form the focus of this work. They control over their lives.”
are not only the parents of tomorrow but also the
key for the future development of their countries – Prof. Margot Kaessmann
investing in their health means investing in a better Ambassador for the Evangelical Church in
future. Germany for the Reformation Jubilee 2017 and
Member of DSW’s Advisory Board
In our youth clubs, young people learn from specially
trained peer educators how to prevent unwanted
pregnancies and better protect themselves from
becoming infected from HIV. This model is flexible
and changes according to the needs of our youth
target group. In this way, we combine learning about
sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR)
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with a diverse range of other types of further edu-
cation and training programmes. In July 2011, for
example, we started the project “Working Together
for Decent Work in East Africa” in Ethiopia, Tanzania,
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and Kenya, which aims at improving the lives of girls
and young women employed within the informal
sector by offering them new perspectives and the Foreword 2
possibility of a healthy and self-determined future.
About DSW 4
However, it’s not only our SRHR work with young
people that sets us apart. By applying an integrated
DSW’s International Work 6
DSW in the Field 6
project approach that brings together issues such
Highlights 7
as family planning, rainforest protection, and food
Ethiopia 8
security, DSW’s commitment and incredible success
Kenya 9
over the past twenty years have revealed solutions to
Tanzania 10
the global challenges of our time. In order to support
Uganda 11
the sustainability of our projects and ensure that
prospects for young people don’t diminish over Advocating for Change 12
time, we will continue to develop and intensify our … in the South 12
cooperation with local policy and decision-makers … at the International Level 14
in the places where we operate. … at the EU Level 16
None of this would have been possible without your DSW in Germany 18
support. We thank you sincerely for all the trust and
support you have shown us over the past year.
Balance Sheet 20
Networks 24
Thank You 25
DSW’s Bodies 26
Erhard Schreiber Renate Baehr
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Chair, Board of Directors Executive Director
and Founder