The Young Women of Color Leadership Council is composed of young women of color, leaders and activists, who have come together to promote a message of prevention and empowerment. All of our work is a collaboration of diversity and passion, coming together in the hopes of affecting a million more.

STRATEGIES
The goals of the Council are:
· Educate: We raise awareness among young people, especially young women of color, about the need for HIV prevention efforts for themselves and other young people.
· Include: We advocate for the inclusion of young women of color in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of HIV prevention programs.
· Empower: We need all young people, especially our sisters of color, to get involved in fighting HIV and AIDS in our communities.

RESOURCES
· MySistahs: A Web site created by and for young women of color to provide information and offer support on sexual and reproductive health issues through education and advocacy.
· Publications: Materials include issue briefs, fact sheets, teen pamphlets, and a guide to cultural competency.

WHAT DO WE DO?
Attend and present workshops at national/regional conferences. 
Conduct presentations for community-based organizations, high schools, colleges and other venues about the impact of HIV and AIDS on young women of color.
Partner with youth-serving, community-based organizations to better reach, serve, and include young women of color in HIV prevention activities.
Establish local Young Women of Color Leadership Councils to mobilize young women of color to get actively involved in local HIV prevention efforts and to build local leadership among young women.
Join HIV Prevention Community Planning Groups to ensure they address issues important to stopping HIV among youth and young women of color.
Address community leaders, decision makers, and legislators.
Provide interviews about the Council members work to magazines, newspapers, and television stations.

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