The Girl 2 Girl Sexual/Reproductive Health Leadership program is seeking fierce young women of color, ages 14-24, to work on sexual and reproductive health issues. The 10 month program seeks those young women interested in educating their peers, community and policy makers about relevant issues that are a barrier for pregnancy prevention, STI and HIV testing and treatment and other wellness issues. Contact Tara Perry at 213-622-1650 x102 for an application. Deadline for submission is February 28th.
Today, Tyrone Carter, manager of the Ovahness Young Men’s Health program, announced the creation of a new youth development program aimed at building the capacity of young men of color through HIV and health education advocacy. The Ovahness Young Men’s Leadership program is designed to introduce political advocacy and public policy through the lens of sexual health education and HIV/AIDS prevention. Ten young men will be chosen to partake in leadership retreats, study social justice and learn about community organizing. While in the program, participants will be trained in peer health education, public speaking, group facilitation and media/video production. For an application or more information contact Tyrone Carter, 213-622-1650 x104 or tyrone_reachla@earthlink.net.