Report from the evaluation of Foroige's Relationships Explored and Life Uncovered Programme (REAL U) by the UNESCO Child & Family Research Centre at NUI, Galway.

In 2011, Foróige developed the REAL U programme, a relationships and sexuality programme for delivery to young people aged 12-18 years in youth work settings. The programme was developed in response to a need identified both in research (CPP, 2012) and among Foróige staff for new models of relationships and sexuality education for young people to enable the provision of factual information and opportunities to discuss the moral, social and emotional issues associated with sex and relationships. Many of the young people involved with Foróige’s services are socially and economically disadvantaged, a group that has been identified as at greater risk of missing out on adequate relationships and sexuality education (Fullerton, 2006).

This report outlines the findings of an evaluation of the REAL U programme undertaken by the UNESCO Child & Family Research Centre. The report is part of a larger collection of research reports from Atlantic Philanthropies’ investment into prevention and early intervention including the evaluation of other programmes at Foroige (see below links).