State Youth Forums
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WHO WE ARE
Youth Lead Voices (YLV) began with one powerful belief
youth are not just beneficiaries; they are leaders, advocates, and changemakers.
Supported by EpiC, and NCPI+, YLV brings together young people
living with HIV from across India to build leadership, wellbeing, advocacy skills, and peer-driven support systems.
We are more than an initiative.A collective built by young people living with HIV – for young people living with HIV.
We are the Youth.
We Lead with purpose.
We create Voices that cannot be ignored.
We are YLV.
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Impact
OUR REACH
ACROSS INDIA
What started as a small circle of youth leaders has now grown into a vibrant national collective.
YLV Youth Ambassadors & Champions represent 10 states:
Maharashtra · Karnataka · Gujarat · Rajasthan · Uttar Pradesh · Madhya Pradesh · Telangana · Bihar · Assam · West Bengal
Vision and Mission
OUR CORE PILLARS
WHAT WE DO
Peer Support That Feels Safe & Real
Youth-led counselling, youth circles, mentoring, and emotional support that builds trust and confidence.
Youth Leadership With Purpose
YLV has built 10 Youth Ambassadors and 50 Youth Champions under NCPI+ — creating a new generation of HIV-positive youth leaders.
Mental Wellbeing as a Priority
Youth-led counselling, youth circles, mentoring, and emotional support that builds trust and confidence.
Peer Support That Feels Safe & Real
Youth-led counselling, youth circles, mentoring, and emotional support that builds trust and confidence.
When youth lead, change follows.
When voices rise, stigma falls.
That’s YLV.
OUR IMPACT - REAL NUMBERS, REAL LIVES
Youth mobilised
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Through meaningful, peer-led outreach
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To social welfare schemes
Mental health and Wellbeing
MENTAL HEALTH
IS CENTRAL TO YLV’S WORK,
NOT AN ADD-ON
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Understanding emotions and
mental health basics -
Recognising mental health needs of young
people living with HIV -
Building resilience and
self-esteem - Practical self-care routines
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Peer support methods that strengthen
emotional wellbeing
At YLV, every young person learns
Your feelings matter. Your wellbeing matters.
You matter.
CAPACITY BUILDING WORKSHOPS
Designed to help youth grow personally, emotionally, and as leaders.
Empowering the next generation with essential skills and knowledge.
Basics of HIV & ART
Understanding treatment
adherence, viral load
suppression, and living positively
Gender & Sexuality
Exploring identity, diversity, inclusion, and breaking down harmful stereotypes.
Reproductive Health
Comprehensive education on choices, consent, and healthy relationships.
Peer Mobilisation
Effective strategies for community engagement and grassroots organizing.
Mental Health Awareness
Destigmatizing mental health issues and building emotional resilience
Digital Media & Advocacy
Leveraging social platforms for storytelling and impactful campaigning.
Self-care for YPLHIV
Holistic wellness practices specifically tailored for young people living with HIV.
Climate Change & Health
Understanding environmental impacts on public health and future sustainability
Testimonials
YOUTH STORIES
VOICES THAT INSPIRE
Rajesh' Story
"Born HIV-positive, I battled TB and family stigma that isolated me for years. Youth Lead Voices turned my pain into purpose, helping me advocate and shatter myths."
Pawan's Experience
"After losing my parents to AIDS-related illnesses, I endured family discrimination as a young HIV-positive person. Programs like those from Youth Lead Voices gave me leadership skills, friends, and hope to live productively."
Chandni's Perspective
"Youth voices demand inclusive platforms and digital tools like Instagram to fight HIV stigma. Events centered by groups like Youth Lead Voices show we're pioneers, not just participants, in building resilient responses."
Nilesh's Gratitude
"TeenGen workshops, supported by youth networks, let adolescents living with HIV lead discussions on treatment adherence and discrimination. Youth Lead Voices makes such empowerment possible across communities."
Neha's Voice
"Social media bullying hit hard after my PLHIV status leaked online. Youth Lead Voices trained me to create viral campaigns, turning silence into a movement for acceptance."
Vikram's Hope
"TB treatment side effects derailed my dreams until youth networks intervened. With Youth Lead Voices, I now mentor survivors, proving recovery leads to stronger leadership."
Our Campaigns
UPCOMING YOUTH EVENTS
Digital Advocacy Labs
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Leadership Bootcamps
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Key Collaborators
PARTNERS & SUPPORTERS
Strengthened by collaboration, sustained by youth leadership:
