HIV And Sexuality

Submitted by JustFiyahRedd on Tue, 02/07/2012 - 12:47

the problem:

Trying to bring the awareness to our community that this disease is out there and is bigger than we know. That it will continue it grow if we don't take action. Showing that it starts with us as a community if we want this and any other movement to be just that a movement. Also to give voices for the voiceless or those who aren't able to speak up. To support our community. There will be an area for the kids to enjoy. Guest speakers. Live DJ. Performances. Basketball tournament. Food and more.

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why it's important:

I was released from prison in July 2011. I felt so bad that I had ltbmyself end up in that kind of place for whatever reasons. I wanted to figure out a way to better my community and myself. I was in one of the release transition classes at the prison, and we had a guest from the health department in Quincy,Fl. He was speaking about HIV and Aids and the things that they had did for their community. And I had already been doing some research on it myself. I wish that I could remember his name because he really gave me that push to do it. When I came home I joined a business with and acquaintance called Desire More Ent. And got the opportunity to bring one of my dreams, goals to life so I did !! This means the world to me and I think it would be just what our community needs as a whole.

the plan of action:

Gathering ppl to register for basketball tourney so we can donate that money
Have contacted vendors to come out and supply food
Have a dJ for event
We have a venue
Have some artist but wanting more submissions should be made before next week
Have mobile unit for free testing
Have guest speakers
Contacting churches, organizations, companies, etc for sponsorship, donations to fund event or towards the cause

how you can get involved:

Set up for day of event, donations, new or gently used toys for kids prizes,

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Submitted by jalenfaith on Thu, 02/02/2012 - 02:43

the problem:

Rather than trying to solve, I'm trying to provide. I'm going to provide educational opportunities to people wanting to jump high over obstacles that life brings to them, and how they can overcome them.

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why it's important:

I care about others safety, and I know if I was someone in need of education, I would want someone to do this for me.

the plan of action:

I'm beginning with applying for a grant so I can get the website created, and once the website is created we're going to start sharing our information on facebook / twitter. I'm hopefully going to be able to create a club at my school to teach students about the issues my organization is going to provide.

how you can get involved:

By sharing my ideas, and possibly joining in!

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Young people are at a higher risk of contracting HIV because they are more likely to engage in high-risk behavior, including substance use and unprotected sexual activity.
In 2009 in the U.S., 39% of all new HIV cases were of young people 13 to 29 years old, even though this age range only accounts for 21% of the entire population.
According to the Center for Disease Control, 20-24 year olds had the highest rate of diagnoses of any age group in 2009.
Injection drug users represented 9% of new HIV infections in 2009.

Submitted by roger2286 on Wed, 02/01/2012 - 12:57

the problem:

The Problem im planning to solve is hunger, homelessness, batterd woman, sick, poor, religious pratcie i school, troubled youth etc..

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people impacted:

100

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why it's important:

It is important to me cause i hate to see my society go down hill and suffer from poverty. I came from a rough childhood and i know what it feels like not to have nothing i just want to give back and bea ble to help and give back to all.

the plan of action:

My plan to open up more shelter facilities food programs, build more schools and universities, afterschool programs keep kids engaged.

how you can get involved:

I need funding, dedicated people who will help and fight for the cause. Support and a better network to reachout to american society

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Submitted by bri7232 on Wed, 02/01/2012 - 01:05

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the problem:

Right now, more than 300,000 Kenyan youth live and work on the streets. Street youth face a life of disease, poverty, exploitation, and violence. Some street youth survive by collecting scrap metal for recycling as well as washing cars, while the more vulnerable turn to theft and prostitution. In Kenya, where education is neither free nor mandatory, many street youth have not completed Primary School let alone Secondary School. Millions of dollars are invested into humanitarian programs that offer food, clothing, and shelter, but they often fail to keep youth off the streets forever. In a country with an unemployment rate of 64% among youth between the ages of 18 and 35, street youth simply cannot compete in the job market.

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people impacted:

300

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why it's important:

In 2008, I traveled to Nairobi, Kenya to volunteer with an HIV clinic in Mathare, the second largest slum in Kenya. The experience changed my life. Upon my return to the U.S. I changed my major from Biology to International Studies with the determination to go back to Kenya after I graduated.

I graduated in December 2010 and moved to Kenya in March 2011 determined to make a change in the world. Just a few short days after landing in Nairobi I met a former street boy, Wiclif Otieno. Wiclif's story, success, and passion for changing the lives of other street youth through KITO International was very inspiring. We became instant friends.

Wiclif taught me a lot about street life, poverty, and the importance of quality aid. I quickly fell in love with the KITO community and it didn't take long before Wiclif and I joined forces to continue KITO's growth.

the plan of action:

KITO believes that "moving off the streets" means "getting out of poverty." If street youth are given an economic opportunity that enables them to work their way out of poverty and become self-sufficient, they will stay off the streets forever.

Potential KITO youth are referred by partner organizations, recruited by team members, or apply on their own. KITO selects street youth through a participatory interview process. Successful applicants enter a vigorous 2 month training program which covers entrepreneurship, life skills, employability skills, and financial literacy. Upon graduation of KITO's Training Program, KITO youth are offered temporary employment with KITO's social enterprise, EcoSafi, where they learn to make bags from recycled material as well as practice the skills they have learned in a hands-on setting. KITO staff work tirelessly to customize each youth's exit strategy. KITO youth have the option to start their own business, go back to school, or find full-time employment.

how you can get involved:

Spreading the word about KITO International is very important to us. You can help us in these efforts by liking us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/kitointernational) or following us on Twitter (www.twitter.com/kitointl). KITO International is always looking for volunteers, interns, and donations to help us achieve our mission. To learn more about us please visit www.kitointernational.org.

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Submitted by cassie2805 on Tue, 01/31/2012 - 18:36

the problem:

Hope faith love movement is a non-profit organization that caters to children with hiv/aids or who have become orphans due to illness. Using to its resources to be able to provide and take care of most of these children. We are a movement committed to seek help to unravel one the world’s greatest problem. We know it is devastating, but we are proficient and committed to confronting this issue, supporting long lasting solutions, and creating a more just, justifiable and sustainable world. We are movement part of a generation that will see the end of this challenge.

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why it's important:

Hope faith love was started because of the number of children around the world with HIV or orphans due to this illness are staggering and there is not enough awareness towards this cause.

the plan of action:

 By fundraising
 By advertising
 By advocating
 By educating the community about hiv/aids
 By hosting communal seminars to educate the community about hiv/aids and how they can protect themselves & their loved ones.
 By having speakers come to speak to our Communities
 By partnering with the local hiv/aids community.

how you can get involved:

• By sponsoring an event.

How?
You can sponsor an event a number of ways:
1. With money.
2. With services.
3. With time.

• By hosting a seminar.

How?
You can host a seminar anywhere, your homes, church, get together or game nights. Hosting a seminar is great way to help because you are educating yourself and your peers at the same time. HFL movement will be more than glad to help provide tools, to help with your seminar.

• By Donating.

How?
You can donate a number of ways:
1. By mailing in cash or check.
2. By donating online.

CONTACT
You can contact us via
• Email:
Hflmovement@gmail.com

• Phone:
(469)-685-6042 or (214)-772-3411

• Mail:
1416 Coit road #459 Richardson, Texas. 75080

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Submitted by akbell016 on Tue, 01/31/2012 - 02:51

the problem:

Give hope to men (of all races and nationalities) who were raised in fatherless homes,and to encourage them to follow the right path no matter what obstacles may come there way.

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I grew up in a fatherless home, when I was younger I would cry many nights, not understanding why I didn't have parents like all of the other children. I was forced to watch pornography by my step mom, I was bullied, and had very low self-esteem. So I have decided to write this play to let men know that its not the situation its the destination! And that if we learn how to forgive ourselves and others we will be free of the burdens that we carry!

the plan of action:

I wrote the play, and presented it to my theater professors in which loved it.I have already cast the play, we will be rehearsing throughout February and March. In April, we will start our free tour for schools and colleges, the tour will end in May. In June we will have the play done at the Attucks Theatre, for two weekends, in which we will sell tickets, in hopes of expanding this great play to another state. I have been meeting and speaking with, facilitators of the Attucks Theatre to assure that everything is going smoothly. This play will change the lives of many, for it tackles pressing issues such as homosexuality, infedelity, Hiv/Aids, discrimination, and suicide.

how you can get involved:

The community is helping by rendering there talents, and others could help by sponsoring our event, and spreading the word that I am a young man who is trying to change the world with his craft!

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Submitted by FullCirclesFoun... on Thu, 01/26/2012 - 15:35

the problem:

Full Circles Foundation aims to grow "strong girls, a fair economy, and a healthy earth" in the Southeastern United States. Put another way, we seek to advance the interconnected goals of of girls' empowerment, economic justice, and environmental health.

Our mission of "growing strong girls" aims to forward solutions to the challenges of women's health, violence against women, and low civic efficacy among women.

Our mission of "growing a fair economy" aims to forward solutions to the problems of structural poverty and racial and gender wealth disparities.

Our mission of "growing a healthy earth" aims to forward solutions to the problems of environmental illiteracy and environmental destruction and degradation.

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people impacted:

100

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why it's important:

Our vision is to provide a holistic, collaborative, long-term, multi-intervention empowerment track for girls who have high potential but who are facing big obstacles. Over the course of thirteen years (K-12), FCF girls will be paced through a series of community-powered, best-practice programs, including summer camps, afterschool opportunities, apprenticeships, civic engagement training, and hands-on microventure experiences.

In 2011, Full Circles Foundation launched our pilot project in Raleigh, North Carolina - a series of community-powered summer camps, The Strong Camps. The Strong Camps included Strong Self Camp, Strong Neighbor Camp, and Strong Home Camp; they emphasized the connections between personal, community, and environmental health. This strategy is called "intertasking" - that is, accomplishing multiple goals with one action.

the plan of action:

In 2012, Full Circles Foundation aims to hold the second Strong Camp series in Raleigh, and to launch another pilot in Lexington, Kentucky. These two programs will reach at least 70 girls. We also hope to launch the Green Apprentice in Raleigh, an apprentice program that will pair middle and high school participants with local women artisans and entrepreneurs.

how you can get involved:

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Submitted by SMCYC on Wed, 01/25/2012 - 19:11

the problem:

Youth Voice in the Community. While youth in San Mateo County are passionate about a wide spectrum of issues, and many are actively attempting to make a difference, there is very little acknowledgement of these efforts.

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500

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why it's important:

Having worked with a wide array of youth struggling with a variety of issues, from eating disorders, to criminal records, to running away from home, I have seen first hand how important it is to youth to have their voice heard. I am passionate about Youth Empowerment, and strongly believe that when a platform is given to youth to excel and succeed, they will far exceed expectations.

the plan of action:

Host the 2012 San Mateo County Youth Conference, a Conference entirely run by-youth and for-youth. It is featuring workshops throughout the day which are all run by youth under the age of 25. From panel discussions of Teen Parents, to youth workshops by teens with incarcerated parents, to jiu jitsu seminars, to film showings of "Project Happiness" and "Miss Representation" - the Conference will be chock full of options for youth to attend. The event will also have a "Policy Panel" featuring local and state elected officials who will be answering youth questions, a keynote speaker talking about Rap and Hip-Hop Activism, community partner tables, and raffle prizes. The event will be held March 17th, 2012 from 930AM-5PM at the College of San Mateo. More information can be found on our website at: https://sites.google.com/site/smcyouthconference/ or on our Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/smcyouthconference

how you can get involved:

We need volunteers on the day of the Conference to help run the day! We also need youth attendees, and youth to get the word out about this incredible event!

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Submitted by Inspiration Men... on Wed, 01/25/2012 - 08:14

the problem:

Poverty, Gangs, Childhood Obesity, Broken Homes, Lack of Education/After School Enrichment/Mentoring/Role Models/Knowledge/Resources. There are several underprivaledged students that turn to gangs and drugs after school because there are no or very few after school programs offered.

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200

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why it's important:

It is important to me because I've seen several students turn to gangs and drop out of school. So many young ones are underprivileged and forced into negative lifestyles. I take any and all students who want to participate as well as students who are referred by teachers, parents and/or guardians. Typically those students have trouble at home or in school, and I use a one on one tactic to find out what there interests are so I can determine rewards for improvement. A lot of the students I've worked with were caught up in gang life/selling drugs, failing school and not participating in any after school programs because there weren't any offered at their schools. I thought that was one of the main reasons why students were turning to gangs, so I started by mentoring a few boys and they all got out of the gang life and became more focused on school, sports, arts and music. I think students just need the knowledge and opportunities to express there interests and talents to reach their potentials, succeed in high school and beyond.

Obesity is another issue that I have helped students battle. Teaching them how to eat healthier and giving them a work out plan that you motivate them through can do wonders. However, motivation is key and varies from student to student. It might be a work out plan playing basketball, wii fit, skate boarding, hiking or basic lifting/cardio etc. You just have to take the time to figure out what works best for each individual.

the plan of action:

Provide mentoring and after school programs such as Leadership, Music, Sports, Art, Tutoring, Guidance etc. Inspiration Mentoring

Mission Statement: Our goal is to assist students in reaching their fullest potential by offering them one on one mentoring and tutoring as well as several leadership and extracurricular enrichment opportunities they wouldn’t experience otherwise. We focus on students individual interests and reward them when they reach certain goals. Many of our students suffer from broken homes, gangs, obesity, poverty etc. We provide them with the knowledge and resources necessary to overcome these obstacles.

Every student is different, so every approach is different. We develop a, “Success Plan” for every student which includes goals with step by step, day by day, week by week and month by month objectives, so we can measure effectiveness and improvement. No one is turned down and we have a 100% success rate since we’ve started. Students have dropped out of gangs, improved academics and found passion for activities such as music, art, photography, outdoor education, sports, debate etc.

It is our belief that all students have a passion for something and want to learn, it is just a matter of finding out what that passion is and how to motivate each individual. If you can reward a student with an opportunity they’ve never experienced or dreamed of they will do anything to succeed. I have brought students to professional recording studios, vocal lessons, acting auditions/classes, movie sets, mountains for skiing/snowboarding/tubing, youth recognition ceremonies to receive awards I nominated them for, ribbon cutting ceremonies to meet the mayor, community service events and many other places/events all for the first time to show them I care about there individual interests and to earn their respect.

I base every “Success Plan” on a rewards system that students must earn to motivate them to reach their goals. I combat the lack of role models, broken homes, obesity and gang life on a daily basis. However, it’s these situations that keep me passionate and motivated to help. Some people go to third world countries to help better peoples lives, but I have found that are several people in my own community that suffer from some of the hardships. I believe it is my calling to do whatever I can to help and I will stop at nothing to succeed.

I would like to expand across the entire district and eventually state and country. I have a big vision for Inspiration Mentoring and want it to improve the nations education, obesity rate, crime rate and drop out rate. It will start off small in every school and build every year until every school in the area has a program.

how you can get involved:

Others can help by volunteering, mentoring, facilitating, advertising/spreading the word, donating etc.