PROTECT YOURSELF, PROTECT YOUR FUTURE A non-profit organization

NEED FOR SERVICE Asymptomatic No widespread routine screening Teens are at the greatest risk

STATISTICS Half of all STI’s occur in people 25 and younger One in four new cases occur in teenagers Young people age have five times more reported cases of chlamydia of the total population, four times the rate of gonorrhea, three times the rate of syphilis 14% of the reported cases of HIV/AIDS in 2006 were aged 13-24

IMPORTANCE OF EDUCATION Abstinence only doesn’t work Education encouraging sexual activity Comprehensive education works

WHY US? Teens Empowering through education We come to them

MISSION Our mission is to provide high school students with up-to-date information on safe sex practices and sexually transmitted infections that will allow them to make informed decisions regarding sex. We provide students with the information on resources necessary for the students to protect themselves, encouraging safe sex as well as abstinence.

GOALS Provide a safe and comfortable environment for teenagers to learn the most current information on safe sex practices including abstinence, and the prevention of sexually transmitted infections as well as unwanted pregnancy. Provide resources and education to encourage teenagers to make good decisions when it comes to engaging in sexual activities, discussing safe sex practices with any partner(s), and also providing one on one education upon request.

OBJECTIVES To educate students on the risks of unsafe sexual practices, the consequences of sexually transmitted infections, and how to reduce personal risk factors through preparation for a post course test at the end of the current school year.

OBJECTIVES To reduce the spread of sexually transmitted infections and encourage safe sex practices through education and encouragement, as evidenced by a decrease in the amount of reported cases of sexually transmitted diseases on the Department of Health Communicable disease annual report.

OBJECTIVES To develop a comprehensive sex education program that provides a variety of local and accessible resources by November 26, To evaluate the success of our efforts through analysis of participant surveys at the completion of the educational program.

THE PROTECT YOURSELF, PROTECT YOUR FUTURE TEAM Project Director Ensures that Protect Yourself, Protect Your Future (PYPYF) reaches stated goals and objectives Ensures coordination within the organization to meet deadlines and adhere to the proposed budget analysis

COMMUNITY RELATIONS COORDINATOR (CRC) AND EDUCATIONAL MANAGER CRC Collaborates with local schools and community resources in planning for public events Promotional and advertising responsibilities Educational Manager Compiles and organizes data for presentations and handouts Develops surveys for participants Compiles survey results and data for evaluation

BUDGET APPRAISAL Estimates for Office Supplies and Expenses: 1. Furniture and electronics: $5,398 2.Operating Expenses: $25,300 3.Combined Salaries $208,000 4.Fringe Benefits $32,000 Total Annual Expenses: $257,698

FUNDING PYPYF will be funded by governmental grants for non-profit organizations as well as donations and fundraisers. There is no fee for our educational seminars. According to Plannedparenthoodaction.org the new health care reform mandated $75 million for teen pregnancy prevention. This is in excess of the existing $114.4 million being provided to states from President Obama and Congress.

“ ” EDUCATION IS THE MOST POWERFUL WEAPON WHICH YOU CAN USE TO CHANGE THE WORLD -Nelson Mandela PROTECT YOURSELF PROTECT YOUR FUTURE

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