During this quarter, SaCoDé had the honour of participating in the 9th Africa Scout Jamboree, which took place from August 2 to 11, 2024 in the province of Gitega. This international event brought together scouts from 34 African countries to strengthen their civic commitment and promote the values of scouting. On this occasion, SaCoDé conducted awareness-raising activities on essential reproductive health issues, using the Oky Burundi application.

On August 4, 6, 7 and 8, SaCoDé led several interactive sessions with young girl and boy scouts, introducing them to the Oky Burundi application. This application, created by UNICEF and adapted to the Burundian context by SaCoDé with the support of UNICEF Burundi, enables young girls to track their menstrual cycle while accessing valuable information on menstrual health, youth rights, puberty and mental health. Available in French and Kirundi on Google Play Store, Oky is the world's first app designed for and with girls, to help them better manage their menstrual and reproductive health.

Un apprentissage engagé et dynamique 

The awareness-raising sessions were marked by the participation and interest of over 200 young scouts. Beyond simply downloading the app, participants explored its functionalities through hands-on workshops. Open discussions on themes often considered taboo helped to break down stereotypes surrounding menstruation and promote a better understanding of puberty and mental health.

Myths about rules and feelings were addressed clearly and educationally, paving the way for open and inclusive dialogue.

The warm welcome these sessions received from the young scouts testifies to the importance of digital tools like Oky in reproductive health education. This initiative is in line with SaCoDé's mission to empower young people, especially girls, with resources tailored to their needs. By promoting the use of Oky, we are encouraging a generation of informed young people, capable of taking charge of their health and becoming agents of change within their communities.