youth lead PNG
Youth Lead PNG bridging the gap for young people.
WHO WE ARE and HIGHLIGHTS OF WHAt we have archived.
Youth LEAD PNG, (Youth Leadership, Education and Advocacy) Is a growing network of young key population and young people living with HIV in Papua New Guinea. Our young leaders have been mentored by leaders of KPAC, Kapul Champions, Hetura Network Association, Friends Frangipani and Igat Hope. We provide awareness and education to young key population to protect themselves from HIV,STI,TB and Malaria. Youth LEAD PNG works in partnership with organisations and champions in PNG to support us in our Advocacy programs. Here are few highlights of our achievements.
Oral PrEP is now introduced in Papua New Guinea mainly in National Capital District, Easthern Highlands and Morobe, Youth LEAD PNG thank our partners NDoH,UNAIDS,USAID,FHI360,PHAs and all the health facilities who have supported our CRY to introduce this very effective prevention measure.
Our community members in NCD, Easthern Highlands and Morobe are now trained and certified to conduct Community Based Screening (CBS) at anyone's HAUS DUA. Our trained community workers can now come to you where ever you are and screen you for HIV and STI. if there is a reaction we bring you to a health facility to undergo further confirmatory tests. JAYKE says "THE GOOD NEWS IS YOU DONT HAVE TO JOIN A LONG LINE AT THE HEALTH FACILITY TO GET TESTED".
Youth LEAD PNG supports the community led monitorting (CLM) programe in NCD where we collect data from our community accessing health facilities. We have analyzed,validate and share information on data with our health facilities any ways to improve the quality of services. So far our trained community monitors have been EMPOWERED with skills and knowledge on how to collect and analyze data. Thank you UNAIDS and a special person Zimmbodilion Mosende, Strategic Information Advisor who has mentored us to successfully implement our CLM programe.
young leaders celebrating Laza's birthday
Bonding during COVID pendamic to encourage solidarity
YKPPNG core group meeting to plan for future activities
Blendina provided TA for OCA for YKPPNG
3rd Pacific Islands of Diverse PIDSOGIESC+ from 20 - 28 April 2024 in Nadi, Fiji.
BREAK OUT SESSION
Jayke sharing experiences of young key population programe in Papua New Guinea and how KPAC PNG menthoring Youth LEAD PNG to be strong and matured.
TALANOA SESSION
Group sharing experiences on menthol health issues in the pacific and how we can prevent mental health issues through inovative strategies. Across the pacific we all shared common protective measures like peer to peer and family support with lots of Hugs and Love.
sharing of vulnerable mobile population
The safety of vulnerable mobile population (sex workers) is a big issue in the Pacific where individual love ones have been murded. during the conference there was a call for (JUSTICE FOR ESTHER) a young trans person who was murdered. the authoroties did not take action. Fortunately during the workshop partner organisations went to see high authoroties ( Justice) to open Esthers case and further investigate. We pray that those held accountable should face justice.
bridging lasting relationship across the pasifika
Meet MJ our young Palopa who is thrilled to share her personal experiences attending the 3RD Pacific Human Rights Confrence on Diverse PIDSOGIESC+ in Nadi Fiji.
"OMG I have never dreamt of attending such diverse conference with like minded beautiful pasifika friends " MJ expressed her grattitude to the organisers who made it happened for her to be part of the 3rd Pacific Human Rights Confrence on diverse PIDSOGIESC+
MJ cried, " this is my first time to own a passport, have a national birth certificate and fly on an international trip boarding three (3) different airlines, Air Nuigini, Fiji Airways and Solomon airlines across three diffrent Pacific Islands Nations and making new friends across all pasifika islands nations."
As a young Palopa she archieved Two things;
linkage with SW networks with other pacific islanders networks and also with potential funders for Morobe Kumuil Trans.
It was really touching to hear about Esthers brutal killing which made me reflect on my personal journey in PNG.
Finally i would like to personally thank the following, Johnathan Wala who supported me in my application and everyone who made it possible for me including KPAC PNG . A very special hugs to the organising committee in Fiji....Vinaka Vaka Levu !!!!!!