Now is the TIME to STAND! Join the 1st YAFA Youth Assemblies on HIV&AIDS this August.

YAFA Central Visayas Chapter, upon its realization early 2009, will jump start it’s pilot project 1st YAFA Cebu Youth Assembly on HIV&AIDS or YAHA CYAHA slated on August 18, 2009 at Cebu Normal University, Osmeña Boulevard, Cebu City. This event is co-organized by CNU Nightingale Student Council, Cebu Youth Center, Inc, Rotaract Club of Metro Cebu - Community Based and STI Cebu Chapter.

With the growing concern young people having HIV, Youth AIDS Filipinas Alliance Central Visayas Chapter headed by its Regional Director, Prof. Alvin Cloyd Dakis, CCM, RN is organizing an annual assembly of youth leaders, students and young professionals to talk and discuss the current HIV&AIDS status in the Philippines. After these discussions, leaders from different organizations will converge and shall create programs that would address such needs. Reports on these undertakings shall also be reported to international partner agencies.

CYAHA will be having YAFA's Founder and Chief Executive Officers, Igor Mocorro, RN, MPH(c) together with Emee Albano of the UN Populations Fund - Philippines, Executive Board Member, John Gatchalian and Regional Director for Central Visayas, Prof. Alvin Dakis. They would be talking about the introduction to HIV&AIDS, the growing concern of HIV&AIDS in the Philippines and the role of the future and young health care professionals in the context of HIV&AIDS prevention, treatment care and support. The assembly would also conduct a community research assessment and some stigma reduction activities.

We are encouraging all youth residing in the Visayas, specifically Central Visayas to join our cause. This is just the beginning of our educational caravan. YAFA Central Visayas, after the successful CYAHA will then expand its programs to Bohol, Siquijor and Negros Oriental and shall replicate this program. After which, the Regional Assembly shall commence. This assembly is projected to happen in 2010 and the 1st National Assembly is slated in 2011.

Be part of the positive change happening in our country. We are positive in eradicating HIV&AIDS in the Philippines. If you are a Filipino youth wanting to help cease HIV&AIDS, then we are calling you to help us battle HIV&AIDS that destroys our generation.

Registration Fee:
CNU Students = Php 50.00
Non-CNU Students = Php 70.00
Young Professionals/Graduates = Php 100.00

Inclusion of:
Customized Certificate
Copy of the HIV&AIDS Advocacy Pledge
IEC Materials for HIV&AIDS from United Nations
Sponsor Freebies
Assembly Kit (Paper, Pen etc.)
Snacks
Chance to win free NURSING BOOKS and GLUCOMETERS!

Registration Payments:
* CNU Students may pre-register at their respective Colleges. Or at the Office of the Student Affairs.
* Non-CNU students, young professionals & graduates may pay on site.

YAFA Youth Assemblies are happening in these areas too:
* August 16 - Tacloban City, Leyte
* August 20 - Palawan

So what are you waiting for? Now is the time to make your stand! We are POSITIVE to end HIV&AIDS in the Philippines. How about you? Are you POSITIVE? Join now!