SIECUS (Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States) is a national nonprofit advocacy organization that promotes comprehensive, evidence-based, and inclusive sexuality education. Branded as 'Sex Ed for Social Change,' it works to advance sexual health, rights, and justice through policy advocacy, research, public education, and capacity building for educators and community organizations.
Pursues policies supporting comprehensive, age-appropriate, evidence-based sexuality education in schools and communities; LGBTQ-inclusive curricula; access to sexual and reproductive health services; opposition to abstinence-only programs; educator training and professional development; and equity-focused public health and youth empowerment measures.
Primarily funded by philanthropic foundations and grants, supplemented by individual donations, program service revenue, and occasional government or institutional grants.
Frequent partners and allies include Planned Parenthood, Guttmacher Institute, Advocates for Youth, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), state and local public health departments, and other education and youth-serving organizations.
Non-profit (national advocacy organization, commonly organized as a 501(c)(3))
