The BLS curriculum approaches sexuality from a wide variety of angles, in discussing issues such as relationships, assertiveness, and gender relations. Despite substantial investments in time and funding, the BLS program was on hold for many years. Just recently the Ministry of Education announced evaluation and reactivation of this curriculum, including comprehensive sexuality education, to be started next school year 2018-2019 in 7 pilot primary schools. The IPPF affiliate, foundation Lobi, which is the national family planning organization, is closely involved as a partner in the preparation and
implementation of this pilot.
MINOWC Basic Life Skills (BLS) program (comparable with Health and Family Life Education in other Caribbean countries), which was developed to provide youth with a broad orientation, knowledge and skills to enhance responsible and healthy decision-making.
