The UNFPA GCC Area Office initiative which took place in may brought several sectors to introduce a new mode of communication, learning tool and method for peer education through puppet theatre. This was featured in the Online Magazine Drum Beat
The unique initiative which took place in May has been featured in the online magazine Drum Beat:
"The purpose of the training was to explore new possibilities in the art and craft of puppet theatre, as well as to equip the participants with new tools to maximise their outreach to several segments of the community, particularly children, adolescents and youth, and people with special needs. It was designed with a focus on civic engagement, peer education, youth empowerment, women's empowerment, and reproductive health, in line with the mandate of the UNFPA. Participants included instructors from the Association of Early Intervention for Children with Special Needs, the Oman Association for the Disabled, and teachers from the primary education, as well as sports instructors from the Department of Private Schools of the Ministry of Education, and members of UNFPA's Youth Peer Education Network (Y-PEER) of Oman. Another goal of the training was to create an atmosphere of inclusiveness, in which the participants from the different groups worked together as a team to enhance their techniques and make the final performance a success."
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