Youth Visioning for Island Living is a capacity building initiative that aims to empower young people in small islands to make a difference. Through Youth Visioning, enthusiastic and dedicated young people work on projects dealing with the interlinkages between HIV/AIDS and human rights. Youth Visioning support to Small Island Developing States (SIDS) youth projects on HIV / AIDS is possible through the funding of UNAIDS Unified Budget and Workplan 2010-2011. The maximum amount for this call for proposals is $8000 US
The group created a series of attention grabbing television clips to inform and educate the public on HIV & AIDS in Tonga
OBJECTIVES
To utilise the creativity of young people to create powerful resources that support and promote existing efforts for HIV/AIDS awareness, and dispel the myths and unnecessary discrimination towards HIV and AIDS
To effectively draw the attention of young people to the severe reality of HIV/AIDS existing in a society, their rights, the facts of HIV/AIDS and the importance preventative actions play in their lives.
To encourage more young people to take an active role in combating HIV/AIDS and build their trust and confidence in accessing professional advice, services and care.
Kids learn the basics of health and disease. Initiative supported by UNESCO, Youth Visioning for Island Living Program, The National Lotteries Authority and The Grenada Broadcasting Network.
Objectives:
To use puppets and elemental educational methods to deliver basic education about what HIV and AIDS is, transmission, prevention, risks, etc.;
To reject myths and misconceptions and address the issue of HIV and AIDS related discrimination;
To inform and empower young people about their rights and how they can protect themselves;
To involve more people in HIV and AIDS training and educating.
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