INSPIRE Youth Health

📣 Join our Virtual Town Hall Meeting: “Our Future, Our Fight: Youth, Resilience and HIV/AIDS Prevention in Africa” 📅 April 26, 2025 4:00 PM WAT Be part of a powerful conversation with fellow youth advocates to discuss our role in shaping HIV/AIDS prevention strategies. We’ll share insights from our recent youth-led survey to guide our conversation. Your voice matters! Details & link to join coming soon. Hope to see you there! #YouthAgainstHIV #OurFutureOurFight

INSPIRE Youth Spotlight: Neale Nomujuni Natukwatsa, Uganda Neale Nomujuni Natukwatsa is a dedicated healthcare provider and a passionate advocate for youth health engagement. With over five years of experience, he has been at the forefront of promoting holistic well-being among adolescents and young adults. Holding a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology, a Bachelor of Arts in Education, and a Certificate in Guidance and Counseling, Neale blends his expertise in healthcare and education to create meaningful change in young people's lives. Throughout his career, Neale has collaborated with esteemed organizations such as the Ministry of Health, JCRC, IDRC, EGPAF, and USAID RHITES SW. As a healthcare provider and Ministry of Health Program Associate for the Adolescent and Young People program, he plays a crucial role in designing and implementing initiatives that foster resilience, support mental health, and address key issues related to HIV prevention, care, and treatment for adolescents and young adults. Beyond his programmatic work, Neale actively amplifies youth voices through leadership and advocacy. He proudly serves as the Co-Chair of the PATC3H-IN Cross Youth Advisory Board, ensuring that young people's perspectives are central to health-related discussions and decision-making in African communities. Additionally, he has contributed significantly as a member and Chair of the Community Advisory Board, strengthening partnerships between stakeholders to drive impactful research and interventions. Neale’s achievements are a testament to his strong commitment to youth health. From designing evidence-based programs and advocating for policy reforms to addressing mental health concerns, alcohol and substance use, and HIV prevention and care, he remains a driving force in shaping a healthier future for adolescents and young adults. His dedication and leadership continue to inspire and transform communities, proving that young voices have the power to lead change. #YouthVoices #HIVAwareness #YAB

5 days until the deadline! INSPIRE invites academic and/or non-academic teams in Africa (two to four members) to submit proposals on how we can adapt, scale-up, and sustain youth-friendly, evidence-based HIV interventions in community-based settings in Africa. Win up to $10,000 in funding to implement your ideas. (10 teams will be selected to participate in our virtual designathon, May 2-4, 2025) Deadline: 30th March, 2025 Link to apply: https://lnkd.in/dpMep9Ud

ATTENTION RESEARCHERS! If you are an early career investigator working in #HIV, #infectiousdisease and/or #globalhealth, HIGH IRI is for you! This two year program through Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis offers mentored training in dissemination and implementation research. Apply by March 31 to join the 2025 cohort! #impsci https://lnkd.in/eMd2ekH

Deadline Extended! Apply by March 30, 2025, 7:00 PM WAT. INSPIRE Designathon – Up to $10K for HIV Research Strategies We are excited to announce the INSPIRE Designathon, an opportunity for passionate researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and health and community leaders to co-develop innovative strategies for partnering with adolescents and young adults (AYA) to implement HIV interventions. Designathon Dates: May 2nd-4th, 2025 (virtual) Team Size: 2-4 members Funding Awards: · $10,000 – 1st place · $7,000 – 2nd place · $5,000 – 3rd place · $2,000 – 7 runner-ups How to Apply: 📌 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/dpMep9Ud 📌 Selected teams notified by: April 11th, 2025 📌 Confirmation deadline: April 16th, 2025 The link to apply can be found in our bio This is your chance to drive meaningful change and make a lasting impact in HIV prevention and treatment for youth. If you have any questions, please email learning@inspireyouthhealth.org. We look forward to your innovative ideas!

Happy International Women’s Day from INSPIRE! Investing in women is key to accelerating progress in the HIV response. At INSPIRE, we champion implementation science that empowers women and girls to lead, innovate, and drive lasting change. Together, we can build a future where every young woman and girl thrives. #IWD2025 #InvestInWomen #AccelerateAction

Join us for an info session! Wednesday, 26 February | 11am-12pm CT/ 18-19:00 WAT Learn about INSPIRE, our Learning Core, and the Designathon. We’ll discuss developing your proposal, what to expect if your team is selected, and close out the session with a Q&A. http://bit.ly/419xy3u #HIVInnovation #AYAHealth #ImplementationScience

Join us for an info session! Wednesday, 26 February | 11am-12pm CT/ 18-19:00 WAT Learn about INSPIRE, our Learning Core, and the Designathon. We’ll discuss developing your proposal, what to expect if your team is selected, and close out the session with a Q&A. http://bit.ly/419xy3u #HIVInnovation #AYAHealth #ImplementationScience

INSPIRE Designathon – Up to $10K for HIV Research Strategies We are excited to announce the INSPIRE Designathon, an opportunity for passionate researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and health and community leaders to co-develop innovative strategies for partnering with adolescents and young adults (AYA) to implement HIV interventions. This three-day event will bring together 10 selected teams (2-4 members each) to brainstorm, collaborate, and refine solutions aimed at scaling up, adapting, or sustaining evidence-based HIV interventions in community-based settings. Why apply to Participate? This is an opportunity to bring your project idea to life. 10 winning teams will refine their concepts with the help of a Dissemination and Implementation mentor during a 3-day Designathon. At the end, teams will pitch their ideas for a chance to win up to $10,000 USD in seed funding. Participants will receive at least $2,000 USD in seed funding and work with Dissemination and Implementation mentors to execute their strategies. INSPIRE will support teams in evaluating and sharing their findings. Win up to $10,000 in seed funding to implement your idea, connect with experts and like-minded changemakers, be part of a movement driving real-world impact. Event Details: Designathon Dates: May 2nd-4th, 2025 (virtual) Team Size: 2-4 members Funding Awards: · $10,000 – 1st place · $7,000 – 2nd place · $5,000 – 3rd place · $2,000 – 7 runner-ups How to Apply: 📌 Submit your proposal by: March 16, 2025, 7:00 PM WAT 📌 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/dpMep9Ud 📌 Selected teams notified by: April 11th, 2025 📌 Confirmation deadline: April 16th, 2025 The link to apply can be found in our bio This is your chance to drive meaningful change and make a lasting impact in HIV prevention and treatment for youth. If you have any questions, please email learning@inspireyouthhealth.org. We look forward to your innovative ideas!

Share Your Voice! The Cross-PATC3H-IN Youth Advisory Board wants to hear from YOU! Take our survey and help us understand the most pressing HIV/AIDS-related issues affecting youth in Africa. Who can participate? Young people (10-24 years) involved in HIV advocacy, research, or community engagement. Why participate? Your input will help us leverage local youth assets to address these challenges and shape the future of HIV research and programs! Take the survey now! https://lnkd.in/d5VHBTDF