Project: Component 7 “Reduce vulnerability to HIV among risk young people (15-24) by increasing the range of services and programs aimed at youth
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Project: Component 7 “Reduce vulnerability to HIV among risk young people (15-24) by increasing the range of services and programs aimed at youth |
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Duration: 15.09 – 31.12.2009
Leading Organization: Fund for Crime Prevention IGA
Funding: The National Program "Prevention and control of HIV/AIDS, implemented by the Ministry of Health with financial support from the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.
Tasks:
-Work among young people at risk, to increase knowledge for the taken health risk, denial or reduction of risk behavior and support positive behavior changes; individual counseling of individuals on safe sexual behavior, distribution of informational materials to promote sexual and reproductive health and HIV prevention, distribution of condoms; motivation to reduce risky behavior and support positive changes in behavior;
-Targeting young people at risk, over 16 years, of testing for HIV; motivation to reduce risky behavior;
-Maintenance of Municipal Club / Center for peer trainers, as well as providing information and material about safe sex practices in premises provided by the municipality or in the premises of the NGO;
-Organize media campaigns to reach young people at risk in the area; three times a year;
-Organize advocacy campaigns to ensure the young people’s access to suitable for young people systematical and contemporary health education and services, including HIV testing.