PROGRAMS  |  BLACK CHURCH INITIATIVE

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The National Black Church Initiative encourages and assists African American clergy and laity in addressing teen childbearing, sexuality education, unintended pregnancies, and other reproductive health issues within the context of African American culture and religion.

Learn more about the National Black Church Initiative in your area

National Black Church Initiative Programs

"Keeping It Real!"
A faith-based sexuality education model to address teen pregnancy prevention and better provide young men and women with the resources needed to make healthy, responsible decisions as spiritual and sexual beings.
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"Breaking the Silence"
A faith-based sexuality education model developed to assist local congregations, parents, guardians, and clergy address sex and sexuality to assist teens in making healthy life choices.
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"Generation to Generation: From Silence to Shouting"
A mothers and daughters (13-18) project developed to reduce teen pregnancy in Ward 8 in the District of Columbia. In collaboration with faith and community-based agencies, the program is designed to strengthen relationships, engage participants in cultural and skills building activities, increase self-esteem and self-awareness, and inform of African American women's sexual and reproductive health needs.
Learn more about "Generation to Generation"

For more information on the Black Church Initiative, please call 202-628-7700 or email bciinfo@rcrc.org.