YAI 2009: HIV & AIDS Advocacy by the Bay
2008 YAI Class at UNM.
The applications are ready (see below) now for the 5th Youth Action Institute to be held on the campus of University of California-Berkeley in Oakland, California, June 23 - 27, 2009.
This will be the fifth annual gathering of youth activists and advocates since starting in '05 at Colorado State University's Ft. Collins, Colorado campus. Other locations include Chicago, Raleigh, North Carolina, at the North Carolina State University, and last year at University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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George and the rest of the YAI staff and faculty will be welcoming this years group and sharing experiences and developing skills in grassroots organizing, public health, advocacy, anti-stigma, and direct action. In all, over 230 youth representing communities from all over North America have shared ideas and succeeded in goals developed at YAI. This year will be no different.
Who Can Come?
Absolutely everyone (between the ages of 16 and 26) is encouraged to apply, regardless of past experience working on HIV and AIDS issues. If you’re passionate about working to end AIDS, then you qualify. C2EA especially encourages people living with HIV and AIDS, women, and people of color to apply.
How To Apply?
The application (below) must be received by 5:00pm on February 5th. It can be faxed, mailed, or emailed to the number and address below:
CAMPAIGN TO END AIDS/YAI '09
727 15th Street NW Suite #210
Washington, DC 20005
1877 END AIDS (363-2437)
info@campaigntoendaids.org
You will be notified of your acceptance by March 21, 2009. Travel arrangements will be made by YAI staff after confirmation of acceptance.
Application: Download file
Essay Questions: Download file
Release: Download file




Dazon Dixon Diallo of SisterLove in Atlanta, GA raises her fist in unison with Stand Against AIDS participants.