Youth AIDS Filipinas Alliance - YAFA

"Nothing About Us Without Us..."

Welcome to YAFA!!!

"Nothing About Us Without Us...

Let the VOICE of Filipino Youth
be heard to STOP AIDS!"
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Youth AIDS Filipinas Alliance is an online group of Filipino Youth working for HIV and AIDS in the Philippines.

Committed to work in the FIGHT to STOP AIDS, its members are champions - effective and efficient leaders and advocates in HIV and AIDS interventions giving importance to the greater and meaningful involvement of Filipino Youth living with HIV.

It nurtures service-oriented youth groups and communities that provide quality care and support to the needs of youth PLHIV and take the lead in the prevention and control of HIV/AIDS, especially among the youth in all levels of society.

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for FREE HIV Antibody Test visit or call MHD-SHC...

Adolescent RH Center
Social Hygiene Clinic
Manila Health Department
208 Quiricada Street, Sta. Cruz, Manila

Contact Number: (063) (2) 711-6942

E-mail Address: YAFA.youthalliance@yahoo.com.ph

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YAFA Positive Lives

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PIPAY

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YAFA Council of Elders

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98 new HIV cases reported for August and September 2008

Copied from the report of the National Epidemiology Center of the Department of Health (www.doh.gov.ph) 98 HIV cases in 2 months!!! August 2008: In August 2008, there were 41 HIV Ab seropositive cases reported to the HIV and AIDS Registry. This was a 71% increase in the number of reported cases compared to the same period last year. Most of the cases (88%) were males. The median age was 29 years (range 19-55 years). Twenty-nine percent (12) were in the 25-29 year age-group. More… Continue

Posted by Youth AIDS Filipinas Alliance (YAFA) on October 24, 2008 at 3:30pm

Philippine HIV & AIDS Registry: 53 New Cases added for July 2008, total of 3,358

53 HIV cases reported for July 2008, the HIGHEST in Philippine History! Total HIV Cases (January 1984 to July 2008): 3,358 July 2008 Cases: 53 19 HIV cases for July 2008 were from Metro Manila In July 2008, there were 53 HIV Ab seropositive cases reported to the HIV and AIDS Registry. This was a 71% increase in the number of reported cases compared to the same period last year. Most of the cases (91%) were males. The median age was 33 years (range 21-57 years). Twenty-five percent (12) were… Continue

Posted by Youth AIDS Filipinas Alliance (YAFA) on September 3, 2008 at 4:42pm

3,305 HIV cases in the Philippines as of June 2008

From January 1984 to June 2008, there were 3,305 HIV Ab seropositive cases reported (Figure 1), of which 2,512 (76%) were asymptomatic and 793 (24%) were AIDS cases. Sixty-eight percent (2,239) were males. The age groups with the most number of cases were: 25-29 years (21%), 30-34 years (21%), 35-39 years (17%). Sexual intercourse (88%) was the leading mode of transmission. ------------------------- In June 2008, there were 32 HIV Ab seropositive cases reported to the HIV and AIDS Registry. Th… Continue

Posted by Youth AIDS Filipinas Alliance (YAFA) on August 16, 2008 at 3:20pm

UPCOMING International AIDS Conferences/Meetings:

9th International Congree on AIDS in Asia and the Pacific (ICAAP) "Empowering People, Strengthening Networks" Bali International Convention Center Denpansar, Bali, Indonesia 9-13 August 2009 Website: http://new.icaap9.org/ Scholarship Applications start December 2008 ------------… Continue

Posted by Youth AIDS Filipinas Alliance (YAFA) on August 13, 2008 at 2:09pm

AIDS 2008: UNIVERSAL ACTION NOW!

XVII International AIDS Conference Mexico City, Mexico August 3-8, 2008 For information, news, pictures, videos, etc. on Youth particpation at the AIDS Conference, please visit/click the following link: www.youthaids2008.org/en or www.aids2008.org (about the whole conference) Best regards, YAFA Administrator p style="text-align: left;">… Continue

Posted by Youth AIDS Filipinas Alliance (YAFA) on August 13, 2008 at 9:30am

RAPID HIV TEST Offered at the Manila Health Dept.

What: FREE HIV Test using Rapid Test Kit Who: Everyone is welcome for Testing, underage/minor must secure parental consent according to R.A. 8504 or must comply with the requirements of the law for testing When: July 22, 2008 and onwards until supply lasts Total Targets: 15,000 Clients based on the 15,000 HIV Test KITS available Where: Social Hygiene Clinic - Manila Health Department, 2nd Floor of 208 Quiricada Street, Sta. Cruz, Manila (green building across the main gate of San Lazaro Hos… Continue

Posted by Youth AIDS Filipinas Alliance (YAFA) on July 22, 2008 at 12:36pm

25th International AIDS Candlelight Memorial on May 23rd at Quirino Grandstand

With the theme, "Never Give Up, Never Forget", the 25th International AIDS Candlelight Memorial will be held on the 23rd of May (Friday) at the Quirino Granstand in Manila as the Philippines join the whole world in this significant event to commemorate the lives of those who passed away due to AIDS. Everyone is invited to witness the program organized by GWHAN (Girls, Women and HIV & AIDS Networks) which will start at 5:00 p.m.. Likewise, various organizations are expected to participate.

Posted by Youth AIDS Filipinas Alliance (YAFA) on May 18, 2008 at 4:09pm

YAFA joined the World Vision International's Training on CHANNELS of HOPE...

Youth AIDS Filipinas Alliance (YAFA) once again represented the Filipino Youth in the recently conducted training on HIV & AIDS CHANNELS of HOPE (CoH) by World Vision International, which focuses on the Christian Response to HIV & AIDS Pandemic. Participated by more than 30 participants and Facilitators/Trainers coming from Indonesia, Papua New Guinea (PNG), India, South Africa and the Philippines, with huge number of delegates, the CHANNELS of HOPE Training was held at the Bayview Park… Continue

Posted by Youth AIDS Filipinas Alliance (YAFA) on May 2, 2008 at 10:00pm

52 New HIV Ab seropositive Cases added for February 2008

Philippine HIV/AIDS Registry as of February 2008 TOTAL CASE: 3,153 HIV Ab seropositive Reported HIV Ab Seropositive Cases for February 2008 In February 2008, there were 52 HIV Ab seropositive cases reported to the HIV/AIDS Registry. This was a 126% increase in the number of reported cases compared to the same period last year. Forty-six of the cases (89%) were males. The median age was 29 years (range 1-56 years). Majority (31%) were in the 25-29 year age-gr… Continue

Posted by Youth AIDS Filipinas Alliance (YAFA) on April 9, 2008 at 12:39am

the LANGUAGE of HIV

The choice of words carry with it messages in addition to the literal meaning of the words themselves. Discussion of HIV and related issues is often fraught with tension because of the taboos and prejudices, which lie beneath the surface of cultures. Careful use of language helps avoid reinforcing prejudice and to clarify essential issues of human right and dignity which are so often casualties of the epidemic. It is the United Nation Development Program HIV language policy… Continue

Posted by Youth AIDS Filipinas Alliance (YAFA) on March 27, 2008 at 10:41pm