Asia Pacific Network of
Young Key Populations
- A network that empowers through leadership, education, advocacy and development (LEAD)
- A network that advocates for the rights of young key populations ages 14 - 30
- A network strong because of growing partnerships
- A network led by young people for young people
Who are we
We work with young people at higher risk of HIV exposure in the Asia Pacific region. Youth LEAD works with more than 50 focal points in 19 countries, who work to empower young key populations (YKPs) to advocate for their needs.
"We are critical enablers, agents of change in the HIV response, unified by a common goal to end AIDS by 2030" - Gaj Gurung, Regional Coordinator at Youth LEAD
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Become part of the Youth LEAD network
Youth LEAD represents young key populations and youth-led organisations working on HIV and SRHR. Find out how you can get involved.
key manual
Explore our YKP Programming Guidelines
There are many toolkits, guidelines and briefs on the needs of key populations generally, i.e. people who use drugs, men who have sex with men, trans* people, and sex workers. There are even resources specific to young key populations (YKP). What is missing is programmatic guidance on YKP for the Asia Pacific region. This manual was developed by young people, for young people to address key areas of programming for YKPs.
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Keep up to date with our publications and reports
Youth LEAD produces reports and publications containing useful information about young key populations, HIV, SRHR, youth empowerment and leadership. Youth LEAD also works with regional networks, UN partners and donor agencies on collaborative publications on emerging key population needs and issues.
News and Updates
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