Preventing HIV Transmission Among Young Men

Vietnam

Preventing HIV Transmission Among Young Men: As the risk of HIV infection increases among youth in Vietnam, Save the Children is working to develop a comprehensive HIV prevention program for young men between the ages of 15 and 24, particularly those in urban areas. Funded by PEPFAR through Pact, this project partners with young men and government agencies to reach 30,000 young men in street-based settings, vocational schools, colleges, and universities. Adapted from Brazil’s Program H model, the program utilizes peer education and interpersonal communication to improve young men's knowledge and skills while providing young men with the space to reflect on gender norms, make informed decisions, and practice healthy behaviors. Community gatekeepers are engaged to foster a supportive social environment in which young men can practice preventive behaviors and equitable gender norms.

Philippines

Adolescent-Defined Quality Reproductive Health Services: Building on adolescent-friendly health services, Save the Children is making extensive progress in HIV prevention by training health service providers in Voluntary Counseling and Testing (VCT).Through funding from Johnson & Johnson, Save the Children continues to strengthen and institutionalize the provision of VCT as an integral component of adolescent defined quality reproductive health services. Complementary HIV awareness and support is carried out through peer educators, reaching at-risk youth in schools, vocational centers, and health centers.