This collaborative project, symbolized by signs representing both genders side by side, is designed to provide education, motivation, and skill-building on issues of responsibility, relationships, teen pregnancy, and sexually transmitted diseases for young males aged 12-15 years. Designed to provide young men with current and accurate information about teen pregnancy prevention, Project Alpha™ consists of a series of workshops and informational sessions conducted by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity brothers. The three goals of the Project Alpha programs are
- Sharing knowledge by combating ignorance and fear with factual information.
- Changing attitudes by providing motivation toward positive changes in sexual behavior.
- Providing skills by creating a sense of empowerment and self-esteem.
Program Highlights
- Provides education for young males 12-15 years old on sexuality, fatherhood, and the role of males in relationships.
- Motivates young men to make informed decisions about their goals and values and act in ways that support these choices.
- Builds young men’s skills through role-playing. Utilizes appropriate male role models and mentors.
Project Alpha Curriculum
The Project Alpha curriculum focuses on five key topics:
- Responsibility, Respect, and the Role of Males in Relationships
- Adolescent Pregnancy and Fatherhood
- Protecting Yourself and Your Partner
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases
- Intimate Violence in Relationships