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The world today has the largest generation of young people in history with 1.8 billion between the ages of 10 and 24 years. Many of them already are driving transformative change, and many more are poised to do so, but lack the opportunity and means. Youth also represents a powerhouse of human potential that could transform health and to ensure that no young person is left behind and all can realize their right to health equitably and without discrimination or hindrance (WHO, 2018).

EMPOWER 6.0 Health & Wellness Advocacy Camp is a strategic opportunity to meaningfully engage young people in transforming health and sustainable development. This will mean providing opportunities for young people’s engagement with local, national and global programmes highlighting major health issues today: MENTAL HEALTH, TEENAGE PREGNANCY, HIV/AIDS and VACCINES.

This Leadership & Advocacy Camp will focus its efforts on three strategic areas—challenging harmful legal and policy barriers that deter young people from accessing services, supporting youth participation in the health response and strengthening innovative partnerships between organizations, government and networks of young people.

Meaningful youth participation at all levels results in responsive health systems that take advantage of new innovations and technologies, strengthening their social interest, strong inclusive policies and nurturing long-term commitment to creative health solutions.

TOGETHER, we can make a difference!

DATE: APRIL 14-22, 2022

VENUE: MANSALAY, OR. MINDORO

PARTICIPANTS: Open to youth leaders, SK officials, students & student leaders, health & wellness advocates and young professionals (18 to 35 years old).

Contact 09083442590 or email empowersecreatariat@gmail.com for details.

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[Empower is the youth engagement and advocacy platform of Keep Hope Alive]

(Sources: UNAIDS, DOH, Inquirer).

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PRE-REGISTER HERE: bit.ly/empower60

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[Empower is the youth engagement and advocacy platform of Keep Hope Alive]