By Anja Schneider | GAIA Vaccine Foundation Volunteer
Educating youth on how to prevent HIV is vital in reducing transmission, especially those most at risk.
In Mali, adolescent girls are most at risk for contracting HIV. Through the Teen Peer Education Program, GAIA Vaccine Foundation aims to educate these young women about HIV and other preventive measures to ensure a successful and abundant future for these girls. Not only is HIV a risk that could derail an individual's path, but unplanned pregnancy, the potential to drop out of school, and lack of financial support are all potential consequences to contracting the virus.
The Teen Peer Education Program trains teens to become peet educators themselves. They are trained by adult HIV experts and are encouraged to share the information they learn with their peers. The program hosts weekly discussions, where HIV testing and condoms are free of charge at each session. These gatherings reach teens that are attending school as well as those who are not, with the goal of allowing them a safe place to talk about sexual encounters and other issues they may face.
For just $10, you can help two teens attend an education session. For $20, four teens. For $50, you’d be providing a salary for one teen HIV educator. In time, the Teen Peer Education Program aims to greatly reduce the number of HIV girls in Bamako.
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