HIV/AIDS
It is estimated that more than 10 million young people aged 15-24 are living with HIV. This age group represents about 40% of all new HIV infections worldwide.
Y Care International recognises that the need to provide relevant services and information to young people about HIV/AIDS and sexual and reproductive health has never been so great. Access to comprehensive sexual health education, information, and services that are based on respect for young people and their choices can help young people establish healthy attitudes and behaviours that remain with them for the rest of their lives.
Y Care International supports several projects which aim to enable effective HIV prevention, care and support, counter HIV/AIDS related stigma and discrimination, as well as empower young people and their communities to address inequalities that compound vulnerability to HIV.
USEFUL RESOURCES
Please download the pdfs below for information and resources on HIV/AIDS. The first three documents are a compilation of resources for planning and implementing HIV/AIDS programmes which has been put together by Y Care International to support the HIV/AIDS work of its partners and the wider YMCA movement.
HIV Resources Part I
This section contains selected literature and resources on HIV/AIDS, including international commitments, best practices and methodologies.
HIV Resources Part II
This section contains a compilation of international and national funding sources for HIV/AIDS programmes.
HIV Resources Part III
This section provides guidance on use of HIV/AIDS related language and terminology.
HIV/AIDS - The Challenge and our Response
YCI’s position paper on HIV/AIDS aims to provide an overview of the programme approaches and methodologies used by Y Care International to enable effective prevention, care and support, counter HIV/AIDS related stigma and discrimination and empower young people to address inequalities that compound vulnerability to HIV. Published June 2007.
HIV Prevention - Case Studies
This is a collection of case studies of success and innovation around HIV prevention with especially vulnerable young people put together by the Thomas Coram Research Unit, University of London. There are case studies from Argentina, India, Iran, Kenya and Nigeria.