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YOUNG PEOPLE: The Center of the Epidemic Out of 40 Million PLWHAs… 11.8 Million are 15-24 yrs. Half of 6000 daily new infections…..are young people 14 million children have been orphaned by HIV/AIDS . THE YOUNG PEOPLE.
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YOUNG PEOPLE: The Center of the EpidemicOut of 40 Million PLWHAs… 11.8 Million are 15-24 yrs. Half of 6000 daily new infections…..are young people 14 million children have been orphaned by HIV/AIDS THE YOUNG PEOPLE
YOUNG PEOPLE & HIV/AIDS IN MALAYSIA:Out of 51,256 Reported HIV Infection.. 13-19 years: 824 (1.6%) 20-29 years: 19,103 (37.3%) For every 10 HIV cases…….. 4 are young people!! THE YOUNG PEOPLE
WHY VULNERABLE?Exposure to unsafe sex… sharing needles32% of young people (16-25 yrs) are involved with risky behaviors. Not getting the information, life-skills and services they need Fear of STIGMA …. Discrimination Not me syndrome Not enough supporting environment THE YOUNG PEOPLE
THE YOUNG PEOPLE • The need for YOUTH involvement • They… • Have led the struggle to change behaviors • Are disproportionately affected by the epidemic • Are the greatest untapped resource to fight HIV/AIDS • The future depends on their sustaining change • Young people……can do better!!
BRIDGING THE GAPS……Listen to youth…. Try to see things from their view points Encourage them to make the difference… Mobilize and support them for; “ ACTION…By Youth, Through Youth, For Youth”
. PROgram Sihat Tanpa AIDS untuk Remaja. ‘Staying Healthy Without AIDS for Youth’ Is a community mobilization program where youth (16-25) will be trained as pear mobilizer, energizer, motivator, and changing agent towards “Healthy Young Generation”
FORMULA (plus) INFORMATION (divide) RESPONSIBILITY (equal) STAY HEALTHY WITHOUT AIDS. (minus) RISKS (multiply) EFFORTS
OBJECTIVETo promote a generation of well informed youth to fight HIV/AIDS and lead practicing healthy lifestyle.
STRATEGIES1.continuous capacity building Knowledge… Attitude… Practice Financial & Technical Support2. ProStar Network3. Inter agency collaboration. 4. Research & Evaluation
Capacity Building PROSTAR TRAINING
Content PROSTAR TRAINING
SUPPORT SUPPORT TECH. & FINANCE
ProStar NETWORK Sharing Knowledge & experiencestherough; ProStar Clubs ProStar Net & Webpage Inter-State ProStar Activities Bulletin
INTER-AGENCY COLLABORATION. Joint Committee / activities at various levels….Between;MOH Education Youth & Sport Religious authority Political leaders NGOs
ProStar Activities Production & dissemination of IEC materials Dialog… Forum.. Pear discussion on HIV/AIDS Social work Recreational activities Fund Raising activities Counseling & Outreach activities Bulletin…ProStar-Net…Web-page ProStar Camping…. ProStar Road-show Annual ProStar Day Annual ProStar Convention
RESEARCH AND EVALUATION19962000IEC from Prostar Clubs 76%Involve with Risk behavior 32% 10%Knowledge on Risk Factor 35-75% 98%Knowledge about Condom 7% 80%+ve Attitude towards PLWHA 20% 60%Not-me Syndrome 80% 40%
Terima Kasih Dato’ Dr. Faizal Ibrahim Director of Disease Control & ATFOA Focal Point Ministry of Health Malaysia ]