Annual Report 2023 Taboobreaker Association

Empowering children’s and young people’s mental and sexual health

ANNUAL REPORT 2023 Taboobreaker association Wartstrasse 48 8400 Winterthur Switzerland

Taboobreaker SA NPC 8B Atholl Road 8005 Cape Town South Africa

info@taboobreaker.org www.taboobreaker.org June 2024

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WHAT IS INSIDE

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PREFACE

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VISION, MISSION AND VALUES

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

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OVERVIEW

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OUR PROGRAMS

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5.1 LOVE LAND

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5.2 SAFELAND

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HIGHLIGHTS 2023

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6.1 SROI FOR LOVE LAND

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6.2 TRAIN-THE-TRAINER

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6.3 NEW CONTENT

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6.4 ON STAGE

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7 PEOPLE AND PARTNERS 2023

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FUTURE PLANS AND GOALS

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1. PREFACE

KARIN STIERLIN Founder Taboobreaker association As a former teacher for children and young people with many years of professional experience, I believe that education must prepare our youth to navigate everyday challenges and unlock their full potential.

Strengthening the mental and sexual health of children and young people in both the public education system and society is crucial to this mission.

A central tenet of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Goals is the assurance that "no one will be left behind," ensuring that children and young people are included in all goals and targets.

Unfortunately, the reality often falls short.

Mental, and sexual health issues represent the greatest global burden of diseases among children and adolescents. There is a significant gap in policy development and implementation for child and adolescent health education, leading to dramatic longterm consequences.

If children and young people are our future and are to shape it, it is our responsibility to prepare them for a world facing major social, ecological, and economic challenges. This is where Taboobreaker makes a vital impact.

By strengthening the potential of children and young people with globally applicable multi-channel learning programs, we equip them to face complex challenges and drive positive change in the world.

JP VUILLEUMIER Director Taboobreaker association As we reflect on the past year, I am deeply grateful for your unwavering support and dedication to Taboobreaker Association. Our mission to give back and empower young people through comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) is stronger than ever.

Young people face significant barriers in accessing accurate mental and sexual health information, often encountering stigma and misinformation. Our flagship initiative, Love Land, addresses this global challenge by delivering engaging, gamified CSE through a mobile app, website, and train-the-trainer courses.

This year, we have expanded Love Land's reach and impact, thanks to your generosity.

Your support has been instrumental in our progress. Together, we can overcome the global challenge of providing comprehensive sexuality education and create lasting change for young people worldwide.

Thank you for your continued dedication to our mission.

Best regards,

Thank you for your continued support and commitment to our mission.

Best regards,

KARIN STIERLIN

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2. VISION, MISSION AND VALUES VISION A world where children and young people are empowered to reach their full potential through accessible, innovative, and engaging education on mental and sexual health, fostering global well-being and equality.

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Photo by Gage Walker on Unsplash

MISSION

To revolutionize sexual and mental health education through gamified, multi-channel learning programs that are globally accessible, empowering children and young people to cultivate knowledge, communication skills, and sound decision-making, thereby promoting mental and sexual well-being, equality, and social justice!

VALUES THAT INFORM OUR WORK

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3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY THE YEAR 2023 HAS BEEN PIVOTAL FOR TABOOBREAKER AS WE LAID THE GROUNDWORK FOR SIGNIFICANT GROWTH IN 2024.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS INCLUDE: Program Expansion We extended our programs with Train-the-Trainer courses, evaluated by the University of Cape Town.

Love Land App Enhancements We enriched the Love Land app with an innovative reward system to boost young people's learning motivation and created new topic islands to address global health challenges.

Radio Love Land We launched Radio Love Land, a platform for releasing podcasts under its umbrella.

Team Growth Our team is growing, bringing in new talents to strengthen our initiatives and drive our mission forward.

Collaborative Efforts We are actively in discussions with potential collaboration partners to expand our impact.

Global Outreach Our founder, Karin presented at St John's College in Oxford, furthering our mission and raising awareness about our initiatives.

These efforts resulted in breaking taboos with over 4,000 downloads and empowering young people worldwide by enhancing their mental and sexual health through our easily accessible multi-channel programs.

We are now poised to collaborate with foundations that share our vision for global impact, ready to propel Taboobreaker to new heights.

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4. OVERVIEW Brief History: Taboobreaker Association was founded to address critical gaps in sexual and mental health education for children and young people. Recognizing the need to revolutionize traditional educational approaches, Taboobreaker integrates gamified learning strategies to make education more engaging, accessible, and impactful.

Structure: Taboobreaker operates as a non-profit organization with a presence in South Africa (Taboobreaker SA NPC) and Switzerland (Taboobreaker Association). The organization collaborates closely with grassroots non-profits, academic institutions, and community stakeholders to ensure the contextual relevance and effectiveness of its programs.

Key Areas of Focus: Gamified Education: Utilizing interactive methods to teach children and young people about mental and sexual health.

Mental & Sexual Health & Well-Being: Providing comprehensive education that supports the wellbeing of young people, aligning with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 3, 4, 5, and 10.

Tech for Good: Leveraging technology to make educational content widely accessible.

Digital Health: Promoting health literacy and well-being through innovative digital solutions.

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5. OUR PROGRAMS

SUPPORTING YOUNG PEOPLE TO SAFELY TRANSITION INTO ADULTHOOD Supporting young people to safely transition into adulthood. Caters for young people aged 10-18 years old Offers free access to mental and sexual health for young people globally via direct accessible App and website Additionally, it includes Train-theTrainer courses to support adults in educating young people about mental and sexual health.

EMPOWERING CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING

Empowering children through the promotion of mental health.

Caters for children aged 5-9 years old.

Safeland enhances children's mental health using engaging methods.

Designed for individual use and integration into school systems and communities within the public sector.

5.1 LOVE LAND

SUPPORTING YOUNG PEOPLE TO SAFELY TRANSITION INTO ADULTHOOD THE MULTIPLE CHALLENGES OF THE TRANSITION INTO ADULTHOOD The mental, physical and sexual health of young people is a global priority.

Adolescence is a crucial life stage in which social and emotional skills, knowledge and behaviors are learned that shape future mental, physical and sexual health and are important for assuming adult roles in society.

CONSEQUENCES OF NEGLECTING MENTAL, PHYSICAL AND SEXUAL HEALTH Mental, physical and sexual health education is still a taboo worldwide and therefore marginalised in both the public education sector and society, with enormous personal, social and economic consequences for too many young people on our planet: Globally, 1 in 7 10-19-year-olds experiences a mental disorder.

(WHO 2021) Globally, an estimated 14 % of adolescent girls and young women give birth before age 18.

(Unicef 2023)

Globally, every year 140’000 10-19-year-olds get infected with HIV. (Unicef 2023)

Globally, 1 in 5 women and 1 in 13 men report having been sexually abused as a child aged 0-17 years.

(WHO 2022)

WHY COMPREHENSIVE SEXUALITY EDUCATION (CSE) IS CRUCIAL • CSE is a key factor for a young person's mental, physical and sexual health development: • CSE promotes young people's interpersonal relationship skills, coping strategies, dealing with violence or abuse, standing up for themselves and others, dealing with problematic partnerships and reducing shame, stigma and mental and physical discomfort.

• According to a study by the Guttmacher Institute,1 , young people who receive CSE are better able to balance their mental, physical and sexual health.

5.1 LOVE LAND - continued Love Land – the multi-channel program - Supporting young people to safely transition into adulthood

Love Land is a comprehensive multi-channel program encompassing a mobile app, a website, and a Train-theTrainer initiative. Through these three resources, our goal is to provide extensive support for young individuals, empowering them to develop essential skills, while also aiding adults in effectively teaching mental, physical, and sexual health education on a broader scale.

Love Land includes, in addition to physical and mental health empowerment, stigma reduction, prevention of sexual violence, unwanted pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases, as well as teaching communication and decision-making skills to protect young people from life-long consequences such as teenage pregnancy, traumas or general health diseases.

Goals and impact

Young people have the knowledge, sound decisions and communication skills to prevent engagement in risky behavior and to realise their wellbeing and economic potential. This aligns in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s) of the UN:

The content of Love Land is based on the International technical guidance on sexuality education by UNESCO 2017.

Impact measurement To determine the effectiveness of Love Land and support its dynamic development during and after implementation, Taboobreaker has partnered with the University of Cape Town (UCT), which will conduct quantitative and qualitative research.

Costello Medical has built the two models Social Return on Investment (SROI) and Cost Effectiveness Model (CEM) for Love Land in 2023.

Both models are available on request.

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5.1 LOVE LAND - continued Love Land is in continuous development. The extent to which we can enhance Love Land, adding more content and gaming levels to maximize its impact on empowering young people, will be contingent on the funding we secure in the future.

Love Land App • Available for free on Google Play and iOS store • >4000 downloads • Nine topic islands, game level 1 • Available in English, French, Afrikaans

Love Land Website • Available in English • Providing tutorial videos and further information on Love Land

Train-the-Trainer • Evaluated prototype in working progress for scaling up • In Implementation process with schools and NPOs working with young people

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5.1 LOVE LAND - continued Topics and goals With Love Land we aim to reduce physical, mental and sexual health risks by providing a free accessible safe and entertaining learning world.

Each of the current Love Land islands targets a specific topic and goal of mental and sexual health, resulting in a main impact:

Personal intimate hygiene and staying healthy

Contraception, avoiding unplanned teenage pregnancy

Sexually Transmitted Infection prevention Challenge Island: Played after completing topic islands

Mental and physical changes during male puberty and diversity

Mental and physical changes during female puberty and diversity Proper condom use, STI and pregnancy prevention

Living with HIV and stigma reduction

Reward island: Received after completing FOGG island

Menstrual cycle and menstrual hygiene

Mental health and resilience building

Impact Young people have the knowledge, sound decisions and communication skills to prevent themselves from risky behaviour and to realise their wellbeing and economic potential, that are also reflected in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s) of the UN

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5.1 LOVE LAND - continued How the app works

Download the app and have fun

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5.2 SAFELAND

EMPOWERING CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING

The relevance of mental health of children

Mental health is an essential part of children's overall health and has a complex interactive relationship with their physical health and their ability to succeed in school, at work, and in society.

Both physical and mental health affect how we think, feel, and act on the inside and outside.

Consequences of neglecting mental health Physical and mental health problems represent the greatest global burden of disease among children (and adolescents).

There is, however, lack of policy development and implementation for child physical and mental health education with dramatic long-term consequences such as:

Depression and anxiety disorders

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Limited opportunities for education and employment

Increased risk of substance abuse

Up to 20% of children and adolescents suffer from mental disorders.

The most costly mental disease in our society have their roots in childhood.

They cause annual health care costs of US$ 1 trillion each year (Sources: Center on the Developing Child, Harvard University and WHO 2018)

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5.2 SAFELAND - continued

Concept of Safeland The multi-channel program Safeland aims to promote children’s mental health and well-being through playful methods and directly accessible programs, usable in both individual use as well as through school systems and health ministries within the public sector for children six to nine years old.

The program includes:

Mobile App Gamified mobile learning with JJ the meerkat who supports children overcoming mental health tasks to solve in the app

Website Extension of the app, including additional learning tools, practical tips, podcasts and exercises for parents, teachers and other people working with children.

Train-the-Trainer Remote and in-person training courses for adults with the toolbox “Safeland”, including 3D teaching materials applicable in classes and groups of children.

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5.2 SAFELAND - continued Impact of Safeland Based on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), children reach developmental and emotional milestones, learn healthy social skills and how to deal with problems, so they can have a positive quality of life and fulfil their potential.

Current state Following a successful pilot and a comprehensive final report from the University of Edinburgh in 2016, we decided to revive Safeland. We will update its content based on the latest evaluations of children's mental and physical health and refresh the design and gamified learning methods. The new version of Safeland will feature a mobile app, a tutorial website for parents and other adults, and Train-the-Trainer courses for professionals working with children

Impact measurement The initial prototype of Safeland funded with a substantial grant of the UBS Optimus foundation was evaluated on its feasibility by the University of Edinburgh.

The report is available on request.

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6. HIGHLIGHTS 2023

Celebrating Our Achievements in Mental and Sexual Health Education

For over 30 years, I have eagerly awaited a comprehensive mental, physical, and sexual health program like Love Land.

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6.1 SROI FOR LOVE LAND Summary of the potential of Love Land We are grateful to Costello Medical for providing the Social Return on Investment (SROI) analysis of the Love Land intervention on a pro bono basis. Their expertise and support have been invaluable in quantifying the socio-economic impact of our work, allowing us to demonstrate the value and potential of Love Land to our stakeholders and funding partners.

Introduction: The Social Return on Investment (SROI) model, developed by Costello Medical for Taboobreaker Association, evaluates the socio-economic value generated by the Love Land intervention. This model provides a comprehensive analysis of the potential impact of Love Land, targeting young people in South Africa.

Key findings

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6.1 SROI FOR LOVE LAND - continued Socio – economic value

Scalability: The SROI ratio increases as the number of game players increases.

The intervention is scalable without significantly increasing overhead costs, making it highly efficient as more young people engage with the platform.

The minimum number of game players required to achieve a positive returnon-investment is 19,055.

Conclusion: The SROI analysis confirms that the Love Land intervention has a significant positive socio-economic impact, particularly on young game players in South Africa. By improving SRH knowledge, personal development, and mental and physical health, Love Land demonstrates substantial potential to contribute to the well-being of young people. The model provides a conservative estimate, suggesting that the actual impact could be even greater as more data becomes available.

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6.2 TRAIN-THE-TRAINER PROGRAM Why adult empowerment is crucial In response to numerous requests from diverse organizations dedicated to imparting education and life skills training to young individuals, Taboobreaker has committed to providing courses for trainers on Love Land. The primary objective was to design a comprehensive Train-the-Trainer program that encompasses the following criteria: Holistic and integrative approach • to recognise the interconnectedness of the different aspects of wellbeing.

Expertise and knowledge transfer • based on the latest research, information and best practice Methodology and didactics • including cultural, social and individual differences, discussions and sensitive issues Empowerment and confidence • to address sensitive issues and support people struggling with mental, sexual or physical problems.

Long-term impact based • to build a multiplier effect towards a culture of openness and understanding of mental, sexual and physical health.

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6.2 TRAIN-THE-TRAINER PROGRAM - continued Evaluated pilot by the University of Cape Town The initial prototype of the train-the-trainer program underwent evaluation in collaboration with the University of Cape Town (UCT), focusing on feasibility, comprehensibility, and adaptability across diverse cultural contexts.

Taboobreaker expresses satisfaction with both the immediate feedback from participants following the program and the evaluation results from UCT.

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VOICES OF IMPACT: DIVERSE PERSPECTIVES ON LOVE LAND For over 30 years, I have eagerly awaited a comprehensive mental and sexual health program like Love Land.

Female participant of the Train-the-Trainer Program, working in the field of youth empowerment

Love Land helped me a lot in understanding the importance of mental health, as well as other topics like consent and menstruation.

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6.3 NEW CONTENT Reward system “My Island” In the realm of gamified learning, rewards are not just prizes; they are the currency that transforms the quest for knowledge into an exhilarating journey, where every challenge conquered is a step closer to mastery, and every reward earned is a badge of achievement in the game of education.

A reward system in a gamified learning program offers several benefits, as it leverages psychological and motivational principles to enhance the learning experience.

Taboobreaker has therefore integrated a well-designed reward system into Love Land in the form of its own island that can be individually decorated, which serves as a powerful tool to motivate, engage and reinforce positive learning behaviour, ultimately contributing to a more effective and enjoyable learning experience:

“My Island” is the island the gamer gets access to once they have successfully challenged the FOGG, that embodies the antagonist on Love Land.

The gamer has the opportunity to furnish and decorate different places of the island such as the bungalow or swimming pool area with their individual choice.

In addition to the fun factor that this reward offers, “my island” also suggests a feeling of privacy and safe space.

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6.3 NEW CONTENT - continued Challenge the antagonist - the FOGG In a gamified learning program, the antagonist serves as a challenging force or obstacle that learners must overcome to achieve their educational goals.

This approach aims to make the learning process more immersive, enjoyable and effective.

On Love Land, the antagonist, the FOGG is to create a sense of difficulty, tension and competition within the environment, motivating the learners to actively engage with the content and persist in their efforts to succeed.

The FOGG adds an element of excitement and urgency to the learning experience by challenging the player to beat it and making this a rewarding outcome for learners.

This in turn promotes awareness of knowledge and decision-making skills. .

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6.3 NEW CONTENT - continued Game level 2: Promoting communication skills Strong communication skills for both, young people living with and without HIV are vital for building a support network, managing healthcare effectively, reducing stigma, and fostering a positive and informed environment for themselves and others living with and without the virus.

Taboobreaker has therefor developed game level 2, communication skills, for Red Ribbon City.

Engaging with the two fictive characters YAO and Franck, both diagnosed with HIV and residents of Red Ribbon City, not only sensitizes players to the significance and adaptability of communication but also motivates them to incorporate these skills into their daily lives.

Communication on Red Ribbon City includes: Disclosure and Emotional Support: supporting in disclosing the HIV status to trusted friends, building a support network that can provide emotional assistance during challenging times.

Navigating Healthcare: helping to actively participate in healthcare decisions and receive the best possible care.

Reducing Stigma and advocacy building: educating about the virus to fostering a more informed and supportive community.

Building Peer Connections: encouraging in connecting with others who share similar experiences and community networks that provide valuable emotional support, information, and a sense of belonging.

Coping with Mental Health Challenges supporting in expressing emotions and engage in conversations about mental wellbeing Empowerment and Resilience: encouraging in expressing needs, actively participating in care, to navigate life with increased confidence and resilience.

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6.3 NEW CONTENT - continued Podcast – Radio Love Land Communication entails challenging societal stigmas and advocating for meaningful causes. Leveraging the expansive reach of social media can amplify these efforts.

Taboobreaker has introduced Radio Love Land, a platform featuring podcasts that delve into stigmatized and sensitive topics found on Love Land, aiming to explore them in-depth.

The initial episode, dedicated to World AIDS Day 2023, featured YAO and Franck from Red Ribbon City at the Radio Love Land studio. They candidly discussed their fears, dreams, and aspirations for destigmatizing HIV. Taboobreaker anticipates the potential of this format and eagerly looks forward to producing more podcasts and Radio Love Land programs.

Listen to the podcast /Radio Love Land here (Press on radio) 28

4’000+ downloads

We're excited to share that by the end of 2023, the Love Land app has been downloaded over 4,000 times, all without paid advertising.

This is especially promising for an educational game!

Looking ahead, we plan to increase visibility through educational platforms, targeted advertising, and a stronger social media presence.

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6.4 ON STAGE Presentation at St. Johns College, Oxford

Our founder of Taboobreaker association Karin Stierlin was given the great honour of presenting Love Land to the Saint John’s College Women's Network (SJC Women's Network), Oxford 15. September 2023.

Oxford Presentation Highlights: Pioneering Digital Innovation in Sexual Health Education for the Next Generation Below is the report from Dr Kate Molesworth, President of the SJC Women's Network, on the global sexual and reproductive health (SRH) situation and the urgent need for SRH education programs such as Love Land.

The report focused on the critical need for comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) as a fundamental component in empowering young people globally.

Recognizing the challenges in sexual and reproductive health such as HIV, sexually transmitted infections, and unintended pregnancies, the presenter underscored the importance of evidence-based information to enhance health, well-being, and dignity among youth.

Global Need for CSE: The United Nations entities like UNESCO, UNFPA, and WHO have developed technical guidance to support the effective delivery of comprehensive sexuality education, which is vital for equipping youth with the necessary knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values. This guidance is aimed at helping young people develop healthy social and sexual relationships and make informed decisions affecting their well-being.

Challenges in Implementation: Despite the availability of international guidelines, the integration of comprehensive sexuality education often falls short in national curricula due to varying priorities and the sensitive nature of the subject matter. The report highlights a global discrepancy in the delivery of CSE, with many educational systems failing to fully implement these programs.

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6.4 ON STAGE - continued Innovative Solutions by Taboobreaker: Karin Stierlin from Taboobreaker presented "Love Land," a mixed-media initiative designed to provide direct access to CSE through gamified learning.

Initially developed as a board game in Switzerland, Love Land has evolved into a digital format to meet the preferences of young users and overcome the limitations of traditional educational materials. The digital version includes a comprehensive teaching and learning platform, enhancing accessibility and engagement.

Research and Development: Ongoing testing and updates of the Love Land app are being conducted with children in South African townships. Collaborative research with the University of Cape Town's Psychology Department and planned randomized controlled trials aim to assess the effectiveness of the game in improving knowledge retention and learning outcomes.

Community Impact and Discussion: The presentation sparked lively discussions, particularly among attendees with adolescent children, highlighting the practical relevance and potential impact of Love Land. The input from these discussions is contributing to the further development of safety mechanisms within the digital platform.

The report effectively conveyed the significance of integrating comprehensive sexuality education to address the multifaceted challenges faced by young people today. It also illustrated Taboobreaker's commitment to advancing sexual health education through innovative and accessible digital solutions.

*2018 revised edition https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0 000260770

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6.4 ON STAGE - continued Speaking at Playtopia Festival, Cape Town Founded in 2018, Playtopia is Africa’s first annual destination Indie Games & Immersive Arts festival and conference. It is a gathering of South African and global creators and players, where we celebrate the African “scene”.

A place for people to come together to share ideas, connect across continents and disciplines, and to exhibit work.

The playtopia festival includes a wide variety of talks that delve in indie games, art, the industry and technical aspects of game development. We’re excited to welcome an impressive array of international speakers, from leading games companies.

Karin Stierlin felt a great sense of honor upon being selected as a speaker, where she had the opportunity to share the idea, vision, and potential of Love Land with a diverse and engaged audience 8. December 2023.

Establishing direct connections with experts in the gaming industry is absolutely critical for the ongoing advancement of Love Land.

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7. PEOPLE & PARTNERS 2023 The power of a talented, dynamic team Upon the decision to transform Love Land into a mobile app, creating a secure yet authentic learning environment for young individuals to master realistic situations, yet without real-life consequences became our mission.

Recognizing the need for expertise, we embarked on this journey in collaboration with a young game design team capable of bringing our vision to life.

We express our deep gratitude to our young team, whose talent, perseverance, and creativity proved instrumental.

They adeptly transformed the intricate and sensitive subjects of mental, physical, and sexual health promotion into an age-appropriate app, whose result is an innovative solution, addressing health education in a way that is engaging, respectful, and responsive to the realities of young people today.

Cape Town, South Africa

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7. PEOPLE & PARTNERS 2023 - continued Expertise and governance A learning program with international potential requires broad-based expertise. decision-making, thus contributing to the overall success and sustainability of the organisation.

Our advisory board includes diverse expertise which ensures a well-informed, legally compliant, financially stable, and user-centric approach to decision-making, contributing to the overall success and sustainability of our organization.

Meet our advisory board

Cape Town, South Africa

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7. PEOPLE & PARTNERS 2023 - continued Randomized controlled trial of the Love Land app The Department of Psychology at UCT is one of South Africa's leading research departments. Its staff have enormous expertise in various fields and have published important studies in national and international journals.

Development of SROI and CEM model Costello Medical provides scientific support to the healthcare industry in the analysis, interpretation and communication of clinical and health economic data..

Analyzing the app and game design

Hlengiwe Sacolo Post-doctoral fellow Social Science

The Game Design Department at ZHdK focuses on the culture, research and design of interactive games.

University Cape Town

Joint workshops in the field of SRH education The Justice Desk is a non-profit human rights organization working in South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Promotion and international networking Transform Health is a coalition of organizations working for equitable digital transformation of health systems. So far, Taboobreaker Association has participated twice in the Digital Health Week initiated by Transform Health and is an official partner of Transform Health.

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8. FUTURE PLANS AND GOALS Growth of content, languages and users While Love Land operates through various channels, the app stands as the primary means to connect with young individuals, aiding in the enrichment of their knowledge and skills for overall well-being and future potential.

The app provides direct access to a digitally native audience in an age-appropriate manner.

Its agile and quick adaptability allows for the integration of updated content and the dissemination of crucial emergency information during unexpected events like pandemics or epidemics, affecting the mental, physical, or sexual health of young people.

With regard to this, we have established the following goals for the App in 2024: Goals for 2024 (assuming funding is provided)

State 2023

Number of islands 9 Topic islands 1 Welcome Island 1 FOGG Island 1 My Island

12 Topic islands

Number of game levels Level 1: 9 islands Level 2: 1 island

+ Level 2 for 3 more islands

Number of languages 3 (English, Afrikaans, French)

+2 (German and Xhosa)

Number of App downloads

4’000

10’000

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8. FUTURE PLANS AND GOALS - continued Scaling the Train-the-Trainer program Our program incorporate a blend of real-world and digital training modules, ensuring flexibility without compromising effectiveness or quality. This versatility enables us to cater to a broader audience of trainers, diverse training courses, and a wide range of training topics in 2024:

Goal for 2024 Train-the-Trainer person Multiplier effect enabling trainers to pass on knowledge and skills to a larger audience Flexibility and adaptability adapting content, methods and materials to meet the needs of different groups or regions Scalability in different regions expanding training initiatives to different regions Technological integration to facilitate virtual TtT sessions and e-learning platforms to improve accessibility and reach.

Trainees Cost effective scaling Instead of relying on external experts, organisations can train internal staff Empowerment and ownership leading to greater commitment and dedication to the success of the educational initiative Sustainability building a pool of qualified trainers within an organisation or community

Young people Receiving a holistic approach to learning, combining subject expertise, practical skills, and real-world relevance., preparing them for success in their future and fostering a further motivation for learning, including with Love Land the app.

(assuming funding is provided)

Train and certify 50 internal staff members across partner organizations, empowering them to become qualified trainers.

This initiative will enhance commitment, foster ownership, and ensure the sustainability of our educational programs, reducing reliance on external experts.

5,000 young people benefiting from the program annually with 50 trained internal staff37 members.

Reaching New Heights and Expanding Horizons

Our mission is to break down taboos and empower young people everywhere with vital knowledge and skills, improving lives worldwide by rolling out our initiatives globally!

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8. FUTURE PLANS AND GOALS - continued Expand Program Reach: Increase the availability of the Love Land app and website to more regions and in additional languages, aiming to reach at least 10,000 new users globally.

Enhance Educational Content: Continuously update and improve the gamified educational modules based on user feedback and latest research in comprehensive sexuality education.

Increase Accessibility: Develop features to make the app and website more accessible to youth with disabilities, ensuring inclusivity in all educational resources.

Build Strategic Partnerships: Collaborate with more educational institutions, NGOs, and health organizations to promote the adoption of Love Land and integrate it into existing educational frameworks.

Conduct Impact Research: Partner with leading universities and research institutions to conduct studies on the effectiveness of Love Land in improving youth mental and sexual health outcomes.

Secure Sustainable Funding: Work towards securing sustainable funding sources to support the ongoing development and expansion of Love Land, including grants, donations, and corporate sponsorships.

Launch Train-the-Trainer Programs: Roll out comprehensive training programs for educators and community leaders to effectively deliver CSE using Love Land’s resources.

Promote Awareness and Advocacy: Increase awareness about the importance of comprehensive sexuality education through campaigns, events, and social media outreach, aiming to reduce stigma and promote informed discussions around sexual health.

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Does Love Land have a global potential?

Yes, it does!

Love Land has strong global potential due to its robust economic benefits, significant health improvements, and scalable nature.

Our intervention addresses critical health issues and empowers young people with the knowledge and tools to make informed decisions about their sexual and reproductive health.

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A Heartfelt Thank You

We extend our deepest gratitude to all our donors and supporters.

Your generous contributions and unwavering support have been instrumental in driving our mission forward.

Together, We Make a Difference Thanks to you, we have developed and expanded our programs, impacting countless young lives worldwide. Your belief in our vision has empowered us to break down taboos and promote mental and sexual health education meaningfully.

Looking Ahead Reflecting on the past year's successes, we are more motivated than ever to reach greater heights. With your ongoing support, we are confident in achieving our ambitious goals and creating lasting impact.

Thank you for being an essential part of the Taboobreaker family.

Together, we are making a difference.

With heartfelt appreciation, The Taboobreaker Team 41

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Taboobreaker SA NPC 8b Atholl Road 8005 Cape Town South Africa

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