The aim of the project is to reduce risky health behavior among the young people in the partner Russian cities. It also enhances the capacity of the local leaders and decision-makers to execute proactive decisions concerning health promotion and HIV/AIDS prevalence.

At the end of the project there is a trained group in each Russian city to coordinate HIV/AIDS prevention work and also a trained group of volunteers who work actively among the young people. The main outputs of the project include city-based campaigns and strategic action plans on the HIV/AIDS prevention. Also a handbook on the involvement of youth will be prepared. The action plans and the handbook will be published and distributed in the participating cities. The training materials and the outputs of the project will be made available to benefit also other cities working with health promotion, youth monitoring and strategic planning.

The project is coordinated by the Baltic Region Healthy Cities Association and it is co-financed by the European Commission (IBPP-programme). UBC Commission on Environment Secretariat is a partner in this project and acts as a trainer with the focus on strategic planning, leadership and stakeholder involvement.

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