LeND
Leaders with New Dimensions
- photo story by
- Louise Ashley
Eunice and a high school student
One of LeND's project leaders takes time out with a student
- photo by
- Sean
Interactive Sessions
LeND has participatory learning at its core
- photo by
- Sean
Reaching the marginalised
LeND takes HIV messaging to those who can be left behind
- photo by
- Sean
Signing
Hearing impaired students are taught about HIV through sign language
- photo by
- Sean
Communication
LeND makes sure vital information reaches people in a way they understand
- photo by
- Sean
Marginalised
Young people with hearing difficulties are being reached thanks to LeND
- photo by
- Sean
Film talk
Eunice plans the film schedule with the crew
- photo by
- Sean
Life Skills
Plays show students various ways to deal with difficult decisions
- photo by
- Sean
VJ Denrele
Students always like to hear the views of celebrities such as MTV VJs
- photo by
- Sean
Discussions
Students ask questions and advice from each other
- photo by
- Sean
Drama
Actors put on a compelling show
- photo by
- Sean
Pre-production
Our film crew gets information from LeND's members
- photo by
- Sean
Crowd pleasers
LeND are a hit with the audience
- photo by
- Sean
Interview
Eunice talks on film about why LeND is so important to her
- photo by
- Darren Emmerson
Peer to Peer
Young people learn best from each other
- photo by
- Sean
VJ Denrele
The LeND ambassador is committed to getting HIV knowledge out there
- photo by
- Sean
Team Effort
LeND staff members pose for a picture
- photo by
- Sean
Questions
LeND's approach means young people aren't embarrassed to find out more
- photo by
- Sean
Idol
Celebrities have a lot of influence over the actions of young people
- photo by
- Sean
Reaching out
LeND's has reached vast numbers with vital information
- photo by
- Darren Emmerson
Sharing knowledge
School children enjoy the interactive approach to learning
- photo by
- Sean
LeND
In Nigeria, 2.6 million people are living with HIV, the second highest number in the world after South Africa.
LeND has taken a unique approach to HIV education. It targets young people who are often left out of sexual health education - those with hearing impairment. Inspired by her cousin's struggle with the disability, Eunice, alongside her LeND colleagues, are making sure this group of people is no longer left behind.
LeND's amazing leaders show our film crew what they're all about
Hearing-impaired people in many countries are often ostracised. Unfortunately, in societies affected by sexual abuse and rape, these people are the most at risk. To make matters worse, deaf people are given very little access to sex education.
LeND was formed in reaction to this problem, in Lagos, Nigeria. Our film crew went to meet LeND’s founders, Eunice and Desmond, to find out more about what they do:
With the commitment of Eunice and Desmond, and through funding from The Staying Alive Foundation since 2007, LeND is well on track to reaching 15,000 youth with HIV/AIDS information, distributing 60,000 condoms, and training 300 young peer educators.
Help us to continue to support grassroots projects all around the world. With your help we can go one step further in the fight against HIV and AIDS.
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