Youth Projects International (YPI) is a registered community based Charity in England and Wales which aims to address the health and social needs of young people (15- 25 years) especially around sexual health and HIV/AIDS in the UK and across the globe. Description
YPI was set up in 1996 by a small group of volunteers as a direct response to the health and social care needs of young people of Afri
can decent whom most were refugees or orphans. Since then, with 15 years of experience working with young people and successfully delivering services across boroughs in Central and North West London sector and in Uganda, YPI has grown in terms of organisational capacity and clientele reach working with young people of different races and ethnicity. YPI provides a comprehensive young people service with a holistic approach with an aim to empower young people through emotional, practical and educational support to improve their health and social well being. YPI offers a range of services including:
• Interactive S*x and Relationship Education (SRE) sessions for sixth form, colleges, universities and community based outreach venues in Westminster, Hammersmith & Fulham and Uganda (Tororo).
• Condom distribution centre at Lighthouse West, Ladbroke Grove.
• Walk-in sessions providing sexual health information, condoms, housing and immigration advice.
• International Environmental Health Projects
• Training and Development for staff and volunteers.
• International Medical Camp in Uganda.
