UNICEF-Bhutan piloted the Adolescent Kit while it was still under development in 2015, in collaboration with the Department of Youth and Sports, Ministry of Education to strengthen psychosocial support programmes with vulnerable youth in formal schools and nonformal programmes. Through that partnership, the Kit was introduced into formal schools through various channels, including guidance classes, individual and group counseling sessions, and adolescent peer-to-peer support circles. School counselors trained student participants to develop peer support groups at school, with a special focus on supporting special needs students, and recruited youth volunteers.

The Kit has also been integrated into youth programmes, including a two-week Summer Youth Leadership Camp for vulnerable youth, and through Youth Centers. Youth participating in both programmes participate in Adolescent Kit activities to explore and express their feelings, build friendships, and develop leadership skills. Youth Center managers and volunteers also use the kit to catalyze community projects, including community dialogues and advocacy campaigns.

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