In September 2003, a group of 38 young people between the ages of 15 and 26 from 27 countries around the world founded Global Youth Partners (GYP). The Initiative, which is youth-driven with support from UNFPA, aims to rally partners and stakeholders to increase investment and strengthen commitments for preventing HIV infections among young people, especially among under-served youth.
Who is the Team in Lebanon
The GYP team consists of a group of young people committed to achieve the objectives of the advocacy campaign to prevent HIV among youth in two geographical areas in Lebanon. The members of the team have the following characteristics:
They are between the ages of 21-26
They come from different regions in Lebanon
They have different educational backgrounds
They possess a wide range of experience at the community level on HIV prevention
They are affiliated with local NGOs, grassroots organizations, scouts, youth clubs, etc...
They are dedicated, committed and focused to achieve the objectives of the GYP campaign
