partners | the organisations we work with

Our Partners

Love Land is continuously supported by our partners.

GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP FORUM

Global Partner

Comprehensive Sexuality Education

The Global Partnership Forum on CSE is a collective of 70 members from varying fields, disciplines and interests who come together to support the progress, development and evidence for quality CSE.

The GPF’s aim is to consolidate knowledge management and share strategic information, good practice and research to inform stronger programming on CSE. We do this through better coordination, knowledge-sharing and interactions as a mobilised, active and visible community of varied CSE advocates and actors, advancing political and social dialogue on CSE with an aligned voice.

UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN

Academic Partner

Randomised Controlled Trial of Love Land App

The Department of Psychology of the UCT is one of the leading research departments in South Africa. Their staff members have considerable expertise in a number of areas, and have contributed important original research to national and international journals.

A dedicated research team of the University of Cape Town, under the leadership of Professor Dr. Catherine Ward, is currently developing a cluster randomised control trial on the effectiveness of the Love Land app in promoting sexual and reproductive health knowledge and behaviour change among young people aged 10-19 years.

COSTELLO MEDICAL

Pro Bono Supporter

Establishment of SROI and CEM

Costello Medical provides scientific support to the healthcare industry in the analysis, interpretation and communication of clinical and health economic data. They are proud to deliver projects free-of-charge on a pro bono basis, which allows them to give back by sharing their expertise with charities and non-profits.

Over the last year, Costello Medical have been working with Taboobreaker Association to evaluate the socio-economic impact and cost-effectiveness of the game-based Love Land intervention in South Africa. In 2022, the Costello Medical team presented plans for the development of social return-on-investment (SROI) and cost-effectiveness models (CEM) at a University of Cape Town symposium during Digital Health Week. Costello Medical have now completed both models together with the Taboobreaker Association.

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ZURICH UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS

Testing Partner

Testing of Love Land App and Game Design Advice

The Game Design Department of the ZHdK focuses on the culture, research and design of interactive games.

Students of ZHdK under the lead of Prof. Ulrich Götz are testing the Love Land app and advising us regarding game mechanics, content and storyline.

THE JUSTICE DESK

Cooperation Partner

Joint workshops in the field of sexual and reproductive health education

The Justice Desk is a Human Rights non-profit organisation that is active in South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

The Taboobreaker Association and The Justice Desk have built up a cooperation to foster sexual and reproductive health education with Love Land for the young people of the justice desk.

TRANSFORM HEALTH

Official Partner

Promotion and International Networking

Transform Health is coalition of organisations that advocate for the equitable digital transformation of health systems. So far the Taboobreaker Association has participated twice at the Digital Health Week, launched by Transform Health and is an official partner of Transform Health.

LEAP SCHOOL

Testing Prtner

Science and Math Schools, South Africa

LEAP Science and Maths Schools are transformative institutions in South Africa, focusing on science, mathematics, and holistic education for students from underserved communities. Founded by John Gilmour, these schools aim to bridge educational gaps while fostering emotional well-being and community leadership.

In partnership with Taboobreaker, LEAP schools facilitated testing and evaluation of the Love Land app to enhance its effectiveness. This collaboration has been instrumental in refining Love Land’s approach to empowering youth. The partnership was also featured in a Swiss TV documentary, highlighting the innovative efforts of both organizations to create meaningful change.

iXPERIENCE CAPE TOWN

Volunteer Collaboration

Global Learning, Real-World Impact

iXperience Cape Town is a global learning institution that combines academic courses, professional internships, and travel experiences. It offers students transformative opportunities to gain practical skills and make an impact in various industries. With a strong focus on innovation and global collaboration, iXperience connects students with organizations to address real-world challenges.

In partnership with Taboobreaker, iXperience facilitated a successful internship program where six U.S. students contributed to advancing the Love Land app and Taboobreaker’s strategy. This collaboration highlighted the program’s ability to foster impactful, cross-cultural exchanges.

Help us to make a difference

If you feel like your organisation has valuable resources or insight to contribute to Love Lands mission to make digital sexual and reproductive education globally accessible, get in touch with and become a partner or donor.