Project Innovate increases the potential of Black queer cisgender and transgender men who strive to become small business owners to flourish economically and confront HIV stigma through training, mentorship, and micro-grants.
With this dual purpose, the multiple disparities that contribute to the ongoing HIV epidemic are also addressed. This constitutes progress toward ending the HIV epidemic on both the individual and community levels.
Project Innovate has three specific goals:
Nurture young leaders aged 18 to 29 in addressing HIV stigma, care, and prevention with mentorship that enhances their skills and confidence.
Utilize youth-created and youth-focused initiatives to reduce stigma and enhance access to and awareness of HIV.
Encourage youth living with HIV and those at risk to see themselves as integral to the HIV response and the 2030 plan to achieve zero new cases.
For more information, contact Project Innovate Program Manager Michelle Rogers: [email protected].
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