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31 GYCA continued Love in a Time of HIV A documentary series that showcases the stories of young people living with HIV in five different cities in the world was screened in New York City, with support from UNFPA and the UN Foundation, and in partnership with the aids2031 campaign. The aim was to promote discussion of the issues surrounding HIV/AIDS, and GYCA participated in the printing and distribution of about 400 copies of the series to facilitate youth community screenings throughout late 2009. UNFPA-Supported Activities Through the generous support of UNFPA's 2009 funding, GYCA was able to scale up efforts to strengthen its capacity building programs for young HIV and AIDS leaders. These funds allowed GYCA staff to carry out a number of activities, including the facilitation of two e-course cycles in Project Management and Political Advocacy, the conceptualization and design of a new GYCA website, and the development of new promotional materials. Further, GYCA staff and a number of stakeholders were able to participate in a strategic planning retreat, held in Toronto, Canada with several key members of our staff as well as with online inputs from Advisors and Regional Focal Points. The opportunity to implement these activities contributed meaningfully to GYCA's overall capacity both programmatically and operationally, which is central to enhancing GYCA's reach and impact. aids2031 Young Leaders Summit In June of 2009, our Executive Director Jennifer Corriero and GYCA Programs Coordinator Sydney Hushie along with several other GYCA leaders attended the International Young Leaders Summit in Oslo, Norway, where they joined other leaders from around the world in promoting the response to HIV. The particular challenges of addressing the stigma and discrimination of those affected with HIV and AIDS were addressed at the event. GYCA's involvement in the conference helped align our objectives with those of global decision-makers in the field of HIV and AIDS awareness. Sydney Hushie (GYCA Team) facilitating session at aids2031 aids2031 Young Leaders Summit, Oslo, Norway

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