Purpose: The Red Cross Youth (RCY) volunteer created a youth empowerment Programme aimed to change the mindset of people and empower youths to promote an AIDS free generation.
Overview: The Cambodia Red Cross, Siem Reap branch supported by IFRC conducted a Youth as Agent of Behavior Change (YABC) Peer Educators’ training for RCYs and the YABC peer educators. The RCYs started conducting activities such as on the occasion of the World AIDS Day targeting HIV/AIDS prone community and Angkor High school students. The objectives include: 1) through community events, address the issue of discrimination against HIV/AIDS positive people 2) through school events, motivate other youths to join the HIV/AIDS Free generation campaign.
Usage: Learning from experience
Audience: Communication staff, Volunteers, Youth