The Youth Coalition for Sexual and Reproductive Rights is calling for applications from young advocates to participate in a training on the Global Fund to fight AIDS, TB and Malaria (GFATM).

The Global Fund is the main funder for HIV prevention efforts around the world, reaching almost all the developing countries with millions of dollars every year. The GFATM offers a unique opportunity for civil society to be involved in the decision making processes on the implementation of the grants in recipient countries. However, due to a lack of understanding of how the Global Fund operates, there is limited participation from civil society organizations led by young people or working for youth.

To read the YC's factsheet on the Global Fund, click here.

The main objective of this 3-day training is to provide 15 young activists (18-29 years old) with the knowledge and tools necessary to better understand and get involved in Global Fund mechanisms and structures at the national and international levels. The secretariat of the GFATM is a supporting partner of the training.

Where: Cape Town, South Africa
When: May 22-24, 2010
Who: The YC is keen to receive applications from young people who:

-Fall between the ages of 18 – 29

-Are preferably from a developing country (African participants are encouraged to apply);

-Have experience in the area of sexual and reproductive health and rights, particularly HIV;

-Basic knowledge on Global Fund process at national level or international level;

-Are affiliated with a youth organisation or an organisation working for young people;

-Have a working knowledge of English and can communicate proficiently in English with other training participants;

-Are committed to contribute to the follow up of the training. 
 
Applications from young people living with HIV are strongly encouraged. 

**Full details are listed in the application form.

Download the application and training details below: