The Global Youth Coalition on HIV/AIDS has trained over 400 young people through its free monthly E-courses on Project Management, Political Advocacy, Grant Proposal Writing & Fundraising and Preparation for the International AIDS Conference.

On average, one course is facilitated each month with 20-25 participants selected for each out of approximately 100-125 applications per course. Participants are selected based on their experience in HIV/AIDS, their commitment to transfer skills gained to local peers, geographic location and gender. Youth living with HIV and/or belonging to a marginalized group are prioritized. Each course emphasizes proficiency in monitoring and evaluation methods, and is designed to provide youth with skills, knowledge and the opportunity to discuss their work with their peers.

E-courses are taught on TakingITGlobal’s TIGed online classrooms, which offer private virtual classrooms with teacher tools, discussion boards and links to TIG’s broader online community. Participants complete the course with a final project plan, grant proposal, or advocacy campaign they then put into practice.