1. Multisectoral Programming to Prevent HIV/AIDS among Young People

2. Annual Number of HIV Cases in Latvia, age 10-25 years (1998-2003) (Source: AIDS PC)

3. Prevalence of HIV Transmission by Gender among young people (1987-2003) (Source: AIDS Prevention Center)

4. Reproductive and Sexual Health Indicators of Young People Comparatively early engagement in sexual activities males – 16.9 years, females – 17.1 years Contraceptive & Condom use: 60.5% females and 61.4% males at the first intercourse 51% condom use during high-risk sexual intercourse

5. Ministry of Education and Science Ministry of Health 3 NGOs 430 schools 59 health service providers 24 youth NGOs and groups 628 teachers 355 peer educators 16500 young people

6. Main achievements

7. Peer Education

8. Peer Education among EVYP

9. Lessons Learned: Crossectoral collaboration Risk: Vertical planning in the Government HIV/AIDS is viewed as a health problem Experience: Collaboration driven by individual enthusiasm and commitment

10. Lessons Learned: Expansion of Networks Risks: Availability of youth initiative groups interested in HIV/AIDS Competing relationships between organizations Low trust in the peer education in the schools Experience: Room for an “ experiential ” learning Lack of youth initiative on HIV/AIDS among minority populations

11. Impact to the Policy Development of Youth Friendly Health Services First draft of the National Concept Paper completed Ministry of Health initiated the work on the standards and evaluation