py1 world aids day on npc in second life
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Protect Yourself 1 (PY1) at Non Profit Commons within Second Life presentation. PY1 presented Safe2Live program to commemorate World AIDS Day 2013TRANSCRIPT
World AIDS Day December 1 , 2013
This year we commemorate the 25th annual observance of
WORLD AIDS DAY Shared Responsibility: Strengthening Results
for an AIDS-Free Generation
WORLD AIDS DAY World AIDS Day brings together people from around the world
to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS and to demonstrate international solidarity in the face of the ongoing pandemic.
Honoring the day provides an opportunity for all of us to spread awareness about HIV/AIDS and encourage progress in HIV/AIDS research, prevention, care and treatment globally.
World AIDS Day offers each of us the opportunity to show support for people living with HIV/AIDS by remembering our
loved ones living with HIV and honoring those who have died.
We must renew our commitment to combat HIV/AIDS through compassion and education to attain an AIDS – Free Generation.
World HIV/AIDS Statistics •More than 35 million people now live with HIV/AIDS, 3.3 million of them are under the age of 15.
•In 2012, an estimated 2.3 million people were newly infected with HIV - 260,000 were under the age of 15.
•Every day nearly 6,300 people contract HIV—nearly 262 every hour.
•In 2012, 1.6 million people died from AIDS. 210,000 of them were under the age of 15.
•Since the beginning of the epidemic, more than 75 million people have contracted HIV and nearly 40 million have died of HIV-related causes. Statistics courtesy of amfAR
PY1 MissionFounded in 2004, PY1’s mission is to increase
awareness, education and individual
responsibility with respect to
HIV/AIDS/STIs for underserved, at-risk
populations. Our programs integrate music, art,
e-learning, STEM skills acquisition and social
media campaigns to help youth attain the
highest possible quality of life.
PY1 helps to eliminate the taboos, myths and
stigma associated with HIV/AIDS and to reduce
risky behaviors and new infections.
Ricky Davis Social Media Director SL Avatar: Tank Thibedeauu
Monique RichertExecutive Director
SL Avatar: Chayenn
Tom KujawskiDevelopment Consultant SL Avatar: INCARN8
PY1 Programs PROTECT YOUR LIFEThe Safe2Live program is an HIV/AIDS and STI Awareness, Education and Prevention program tailored to at-risk youth ages 8-13, using social media networks and e-learning.
PROTECT WILD LIFEThe Project Arrowhead service encourages awareness and education and life skills acquisition for all youth, especially those living in high-risk areas where HIV and related diseases have an alarming infection rate.
PROTECT YOUR PLANETThe Be A Protector uses social networks, virtual reality and consulting to advance awareness and educate the vulnerable populations about environmental sustainability.
Safe2Live HistoryThe Safe2Live Program, founded by Monique
Richert/Chayenn, launched during 2008. The Safe2Live Program provides HIV/AIDS health
information, resources and support for under-served populations locally & nationally.
The Safe2Live Program includes:
• Safe2Live.org website • Virtual world presence in JokaydiaGrid
• Public Service Announcements • Mobile Puppet Theater
These resources provide accessible outreach tools, for engaging and educating the most
vulnerable demographic and target audience: youth ages 8-13. Black teens represent 15% of the
US teenage population but account for 68% of the new HIV infections. •
Safe2Live offers fun, entertaining, and interactive tools for educating youth through social media
networks, STEM skills acquisition and live events tailored to the individuals scholars education
needs.
The effectiveness of the Safe2Live curriculum program is substantiated by the program pre
and post- surveys than gauge knowledge retention and changes in skills, attitudes and
behaviors.
PY1 promoted the Safe2Live Program on Nonprofit Commons
National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day,
February 7, 2013Safe2Live on Virtual Ability Island,
March 20, 2013National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day,
April 10, 2013Valdosta State University Students,
April 10, 2013Non-Profit Commons Weekly Meeting,
April 19, 2013
Safe2Live in Second Life
PY1 Safe2Live In Second Life - http://youtu.be/jumAMCQ3ECg
Safe2Live LiveSafe2Live Live educational events in
Baltimore City Public Schools and Community Centers.
350 youth scholars were oriented to e-learning on the Safe2Live SIM on the JokaydiaGRID: PY1 (177, 90, 24). The sessions included: avatar creation, customization,
navigation, HIV/AIDS education in an interactive environment and STEM skills acquisition (learning to
build inworld).
Youth scholars HIV/AIDS knowledge increased by 25% through the Safe2Live program as gauged through the
pre and post- test surveys, evaluations and other metrics.
PY1 was an exhibitor and participated in the XIX International AIDS Conference, in Washington, D.C.
Safe2Live Virtual Health Education Program- http://youtu.be/RXEVWng03yA
Safe2Live goes GlobalThrough a unique public and private partnership,
PY1 is developing the Safe2Live HIV/AIDS Virtual
Health Education Program to educate 500,000 youth aged 8-24 from nine African countries: Benin,
Burundi, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Nigeria, Tanzania, Togo
and Zimbabwe.
The Safe2Live Virtual Health Education Program utilizes proven multi-media learning theory, are culturally and linguistically appropriate to our audience, and presented in English and French
languages.
At PY1 we believe that by adapting the Safe2Live program to a virtual world format, we have created a cost-effective and proven model that can serve many more youth in Baltimore City and Washington, DC
and literally the world. Safe2Live helps us to achieve an AIDS – Free Generation.
New classes of HIV medicines help millions of HIV+ people to attain the highest possible quality of life every day. While these medical advances
hold bright promise, we must act individually in our communities to fight HIV/AIDS. Each of us holds great influence in shaping our common future. To commemorate the 25th World AIDS Day and to honor people
living with HIV and those who have died, we ask that you lend your heart, hands and minds in the fight against HIV/AIDS.
This World AIDS Day PY1 asks you to act:Take an HIV Test, Volunteer at your local AIDS Service Organization, Lend your support to a HIV+ friend, Talk with your kids, friends and colleagues about HIV/AIDS, Reach out to your community of faith,
Distribute Condoms and HIV educational materials in your community, Use social media networks to heighten HIV/AIDS Awareness.
Sponsors and Supporters
Protect Yourself 1 asserts as we educate our youth, we also protect the future of our communities. The greater the number of youth that are educated and made aware of safe
choices yields a significant reduction of the incidence of HIV/AIDS/HCV/STIs community-wide.
Protect Yourself 1 is proud to acknowledge our sponsors and supporters for their generous contributions of financial, in-kind and technical support in fulfilling the PY1 mission and
programs.
Monique Richert/Chayenn
443.491.3634 :: [email protected]: protectyourself1.org Follow: Twitter.com/PY1US Like: Facebook.com/PY1US Watch:youtube.com/protectyourself1
THANK YOU !!!
Project Arrowhead 2013- http://youtu.be/qtgYu7pz8n0
WORLD AIDS DAY Shared Responsibility: Strengthening Results for an AIDS-Free Generation
Questions & Answers
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