FXB IN Rwanda: Reduce the level of new HIV infections among at-risk girls, adolescents and young women in Muhanga district
Organization information
FXB International
Location: Geneva, Switzerland
Summary
The overall goal of AMIEP (AIDS Free Mentored Integrated Empowered Project) is to reduce the disproportionate level of new HIV infections among at-risk girls, adolescents, and young women in the Muhanga District.
The population of Muhanga is predominantly young, with a larger female than the male population. 19% of the female population has no education, and only 2.9% of the female population has completed secondary school. Young girls often resort to prostitution or informal work to survive. Early or unwanted pregnancies are also common. Poverty influences this likelihood, which will lead to a vicious cycle for young girls: motherhood at a young age compromises both their academic success and their chance of achieving a decent economic future.
Because the cause of their vulnerability to HIV is systemic, FXB’s response has to be systemic, addressing the interrelated biological, behavioural and structural factors that create this vulnerability.
700 girls, adolescents and young women aged 10 to 24 will be adequately trained in sexual and reproductive health and HIV prevention. They will also learn about their bodies, sexual and reproductive health rights, risk behaviours etc. The youngest will be encouraged to complete their education, and young women will receive vocational and agricultural training. They will be helped to start an income-generating activity.
Project locations
Rwanda