| BtYC: Youth Center |
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The BtYC is the start of a revolution within the RDC, bringing a stable environment for children and families of all ages to learn about HIV/AIDS, health and community. With the mission to contribute to the development of the next generation through health and disease education, to bring stability to youth orphaned by AIDS and war and to provide a safe environment for social activities and interactions. The Center will provide AIDS Education, Testing and Counseling, Health Education, Nutritional Services, Sports and Tutoring. In addition, (depending on the location) there will be Child Soldier Rehabilitation, Agricultural Development and Micro financing. Each center is placed in conjunction with a local health Center, allowing basic medical support and treatment to be easily accessible to those needing it the most. Through private funding, the BtYC are able to operate and support the local community in which they are located The programs based in the RDC will be operated from the BtYC, allowing us to branch out into the communities with programs that would otherwise be unavailable. Each center will work with the local Congolese to bring change to the community and personally touching lives, one at a time. |