OUR HISTORY
Since 1997, the HIV Youth Leadership Council has collaborated with various youth service providers to develop youth driven projects to educate other youth about HIV/AIDS. In the early beginnings, the HIV Youth Leadership Council would review grants for the San Diego County’s youth mini grants which focused on HIV prevention for youth. In 2003, the Youth Council became an official advisory group to the San Diego County’s HIV Prevention Planning Board.
Some past accomplishments include four “Got Reality? What’s Your Reality?” youth conferences and World AIDS Day events at various High Schools in the San Diego County area. The group has also participated in HIV Testing Day activities as well as the San Diego AIDS Walk. Recently, the Youth Council developed three audio public service announcements which are available in English and Spanish. The HIV Youth Leadership Council also provides HIV 101 classes to schools and other social service programs.
The HIV Youth Leadership Council is a safe place for youth ages 13 to 24 to develop their leadership and organization skills through mentoring that is provided by a supportive group of youth service providers. During monthly meetings, guest speakers present on various challenges that affect today’s youth. Also, the meetings serve as a place where community members attend to network and share information about current resources available for youth. As a result, members participate in on-going community events and health fairs.
Some past accomplishments include four “Got Reality? What’s Your Reality?” youth conferences and World AIDS Day events at various High Schools in the San Diego County area. The group has also participated in HIV Testing Day activities as well as the San Diego AIDS Walk. Recently, the Youth Council developed three audio public service announcements which are available in English and Spanish. The HIV Youth Leadership Council also provides HIV 101 classes to schools and other social service programs.
The HIV Youth Leadership Council is a safe place for youth ages 13 to 24 to develop their leadership and organization skills through mentoring that is provided by a supportive group of youth service providers. During monthly meetings, guest speakers present on various challenges that affect today’s youth. Also, the meetings serve as a place where community members attend to network and share information about current resources available for youth. As a result, members participate in on-going community events and health fairs.