In collaboration with Fundación Dexeus Mujer, we have developed a training program on sexual and emotional education, available for free on the online platform Campus Probitas. This program is designed for professionals working with adolescents and young people, providing them with essential knowledge to promote healthy and comprehensive sexual education.

The main objective of this initiative is to provide specialized training in sexual and emotional education, equipping professionals with resources and teaching materials that allow them to conduct sessions adapted to the needs of young people. Additionally, the program aims to ensure that adolescents receive the necessary information to understand and enjoy their sexuality in a healthy and responsible way.

This initiative aligns with the "Estratègia Nacional de Drets Sexuals i Reproductius" of the Generalitat de Catalunya, which is included in the Government Plan of the XIV legislature (2021-2025) and advocates for the right to comprehensive sexual education at all stages of life.

A structured and accessible program

The course is offered in a self-paced format, allowing participants to adapt their learning to their own pace and availability. It consists of four training units: puberty (physical, psychological, and social changes), sexuality (affective relationships and building a healthy sexuality), contraception (information on contraceptive methods), and STI prevention (essential knowledge to avoid sexually transmitted infections).

This approach promotes a positive and natural view of sexuality, emphasizing the importance of healthy emotional relationships and informed decision-making.

Fundación Probitas has collaborated with the team formed by Dr. Núria Parera, Dr. Núria Curell, and Dr. Hildegard Mausbach, pediatricians and gynecologists from Dexeus Mujer, as well as the pedagogical team from D’ep Institut, which designed the materials. The course has a duration of 10 hours and will be available in Catalan and Spanish. 

The course is the result of the success of the pilot test carried out with a group of young people from Fundación Probitas' own program, ‘Dinem Junts’, in Sabadell (Barcelona). This is a socio-educational project aimed at young people aged 12 to 18, with the goal of improving their health and nutrition by providing them with healthy meals and socio-educational support in a safe environment. This previous experience was highly successful, which is why it was considered valuable to make the materials available to as many educators as possible.

Commitment to youth health and well-being

With this initiative, Fundación Probitas reinforces its commitment to the well-being of adolescents, embracing education as a fundamental tool for their holistic development and providing support to the educational team. This training not only offers content but also becomes a powerful tool for preventing risky situations and behaviors, combating sexual discrimination, and promoting healthy habits among young people. 

“For Fundación Probitas it is crucial to support the professionals responsible for educating the future adults of our society. The collaboration with Dexeus Mujer ensures the reliability of the content and endorses the program, which is essential in this field for the educators of the organizations we work with,” says Dr. Anna Veiga, director of Fundación Probitas.

“The participation of the medical team from Dexeus Mujer in this project is part of an agreement that Fundación Dexeus Mujer signed with Fundación Probitas to improve the health and well-being of vulnerable groups,” explains Dr. Pedro N. Barri, president of Fundación Dexeus Mujer. “With this course, we aim to promote healthy sexuality and prevent risky behaviors among young people, as well as enhance their knowledge about their own bodies and encourage a responsible attitude toward their sexual health and that of others,” he adds.

Campus Probitas: A New Learning Space

The training is now available on Campus Probitas and is freely accessible to all professionals interested in enhancing their skills in this field.
Committed to continuous training and the professional development of those in the socio-educational and healthcare fields, Fundación Probitas takes a step further by introducing Campus Probitas— a space offering free digital courses on various topics to help professionals enhance their skills and competencies.