Empowering IDP Youth for HIV Prevention in Nigeria
Adolescents and young adults (AYA) in marginalized Nigerian communities, especially those in Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps and rural areas face significantly higher risks of HIV infection.
Nationally, only about 1 in 3 adolescents and young people have comprehensive knowledge of HIV prevention, and even fewer undergo testing or seek treatment. In historically underserved areas, the gap is even wider: only 1 in 2 internally displaced youth and barely 1 in 3 in rural communities have ever been tested.
The IMPACT Project aims to reduce HIV infections and improve testing uptake through youth-led, community-based interventions. This would be achieved through empowering adolescents and young adults in IDP camps with HIV knowledge to lead community campaigns.
Implementation Strategy
Project Activities
Youth Recruitment
Recruit and train 20 youths in IDP camps as IMPACT Champions to lead the change from within.
Baseline Survey
Conduct a baseline qualitative and quantitative survey among youths and parents to understand existing gaps.
Awareness Campaigns
Community-based outreach and media awareness campaigns targeting youths, led by trained IMPACT Champions.
Impact Evaluation
Conduct endline qualitative and quantitative surveys among youths and young adults to measure success.
World AIDS Day
Implement a targeted campaign for prevention and testing outreaches in respective communities.
Impact in Action
Project Gallery
Glimpses into our community-based interventions, training sessions, and the dedicated IMPACT Champions on the ground.
Regions & Countries Involved
Our focus is deeply rooted in West Africa, specifically addressing the critical needs of youth in Nigeria's most vulnerable rural and IDP communities.
Continent
Africa
Country
Nigeria
Nigeria Focus