Peer Education Program

Research shows that peer educators make a lasting impact in their communities. When students see and hear their peers presenting about social situations and pressures with confidence and knowledge, they listen. 

The Peer Education Program, under the umbrella of Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains, was an evidence-informed program that equipped Santa Fe youth ages 14-18 with the knowledge and skills to serve as sexual health resources for their peers.

This unique leadership opportunity empowers youth to be agents of positive change for themselves, their peers, and their communities.

Students who were part of the program received stipends for their time. In addition to conducting trainings and educational sessions for their peers, students would also attend trainings alongside youth-serving health professionals.

Each year, graduating peer educators would conduct a 2-day training for incoming youth who were interested in joining the program. To be considered, youth had to:

• Be between the ages of 14 and 18 when you begin the program.
• Be able to make a one-year commitment to the program with regular attendance to meetings.
• Have parent/guardian permission (if you are not a legal adult)