EngenderHealth’s Gender Matters program, based in Austin, helps adolescents learn how to protect themselves against the risks of pregnancy, disease, and violence in their relationships; how to make their own decisions about if and when to have sex; and how to stay safe. Learn how at-risk adolescents are gaining access to information and services they wouldn’t get otherwise. Read more.

Texas ranks third in the U.S. for the highest birthrates among girls ages 15-19.

These boys’ wish: that all of their peers could learn what they now know about health and sex. Their wish list includes:

• A five-day sexual and reproductive health workshop with adolescent boys and girls.
  
• A social media campaign to educate and engage.
  
• Screen a video—starring me!
  

Help make their wish come true!