Report on Sex Education Class at Blossom Academy

The final session of the sex education program by Blossom projects (Lokuttara), in collaboration with Humanist Mutual Aid, was held on April 4, 2025. Over the course of this project, we conducted more than 10 hours of training across four sessions, led by two dedicated faculty members. The last session, facilitated by consultant psychologist Nivya Thomas, focused on stress management. It began with a short meditation and an open discussion where students shared their goals and aspirations. Nivya motivated the students to pursue their dreams with confidence, followed by an engaging discussion on stress, its causes, effects, and healthy coping strategies such as mindfulness, time management, and work-life balance. The session also included a paper-crumbling activity and a thoughtful story to help students relate better to the topic. Students actively participated, asked questions, and shared feedback, making it an interactive and meaningful conclusion to the program.

Through consistent and well-structured sessions, we were able to fully achieve the goals we had set in our project plan. As we envisioned in our proposal, implementing a comprehensive sex education program at Blossom Projects' residential school brought many positive outcomes. It improved health awareness among students, empowered them to make informed decisions, and helped reduce stigma related to gender, consent, and identity. It also promoted stronger relationships, self-confidence, and well-being, while helping prevent larger social issues like school dropout and early pregnancy. This program has not only benefited the students directly involved but has also had a positive impact on the wider community by promoting knowledge, inclusion, and social equity.

We are truly grateful to Humanist Mutual Aid for giving us this wonderful opportunity to provide such valuable learning experiences to our students. On behalf of Lokuttara Leadership Academy and the entire team, I sincerely express our heartfelt thanks for supporting this meaningful work. Your collaboration made a real difference in the lives of our students and the broader school community.