Fight for Life

Fight for life (Peer Education on AIDS Prevention) is a training project on experiential, non formal learning concerning AIDS prevention among youngsters. It was funded by the Youth in Action Program (Action 4.3) and addressed to youth workers, who would later become peer educators and perform similar activities in their countries of origin.   

The project, therefore,

a) Triggered changes in knowledge, attitudes, beliefs and behaviors at the individual level.

b) Created change at the societal level by modifying norms and stimulating collective action, as well as contributing to changes in policies and programs.

c) Shared ideas from international point of view on the theme of AIDS.

d) Reinforced mutual respect among the participants and, furthermore,

e) Created the incentive for further cooperation on the theme of AIDS prevention among the partner Organizations.  

The project met and promoted the above focal points through the placement of 29 beneficiaries. It took place in Lithotopos, Serres for the period of 23/02/2008 to 29/02/2008.