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BODY NARRATIVES: PhotoVoice As A Tool For Sex Education
Participatory toolkit for youth workers using photography, storytelling, and body-based methods to explore comprehensive sex education with teenagers, fostering dialogue on consent, identity, emotions, and social norms through creative activities.
Aims of the tool
The tool aims to support youth workers in facilitating open, inclusive, and reflective discussions on comprehensive sex education with teenagers. It introduces participatory methods—such as photography, storytelling, movement, and dialogue—to promote self-awareness, critical thinking, empathy, and understanding of topics like consent, identity, relationships, and social norms.
Description of the tool
PhotoVoice is a participatory storytelling approach that uses photography to transform everyday realities into powerful visual narratives. It is designed as a tool for dialogue and learning, specifically focused on Comprehensive Sex Education (CSE).
The toolkit specifies several learning outcomes for participants, particularly youth workers:
- Self-Awareness and Personal Reflection
- Critical Awareness of Social Norms
- Communication and Facilitation Skills
- Empowerment and Social Change
- Knowledge of CSE
- Emotional and Somatic Intelligence
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Tool overview
http://toolbox.salto-youth.net/5525
This tool is for
- Active Youth Workers: Those who are already engaged in educational or community-based youth work and are looking for participatory and visual tools to facilitate conversations about sexuality and health with young people. - Aspiring Youth Workers: Individuals who wish to start working with teenagers and need a foundational approach to Comprehensive Sex Education (CSE). - Educational Facilitators: Professionals who can use the methodology—adapted from community-based participatory practices—within their own educational and community youth work settings.
and addresses
Social Inclusion, Gender issues
It is recommended for use in:
Training and Networking
Behind the tool
The tool was created by
INspire, z. s.
in the context of
Body Narratives, no. 2025-1-CZ01-KA153-YOU-000304575
The tool was published to the Toolbox by
Vojta Žák (on 15 March 2026)
and last modified
15 March 2026
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