Countries

In this part you will find information about the countries which actively participate.

Turkey

Turkey has now joined Dance4Life! Dance4Life Turkey is planning on starting Schools4Life in at least Ankara and Istanbul, and maybe elsewhere, in the second half of this year.

UNFPA, our new NCO in Turkey, has recently conducted the first Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights survey (ever!) amongst youth in Turkey. The actual level of HIV prevalence is estimated to be much higher than the official low numbers indicate. This lack of official data is explained by the fact that few people get themselves tested due to lack of knowledge and fear of stigmatisation, which is high in Turkey.

Dance4Life Turkey is really excited about starting: “We the Dance4Life Turkey team are ready to create Agents of Change in Turkey. I think Dance4Life Turkey will be like an engine, strengthening all our other SRHS projects” Elif says. Elif has been involved in the set up of Dance4Life Turkey from the start and is in charge of fundraising and partnerships.

Gokhan who will be the coordinator of Dance4Life Turkey explains how there is a big need to raise HIV awareness in Turkey: “In Turkey everyone ignores the issue of HIV and AIDS. With 25% of the population between 10-24, it is very important for youth to take responsibility. Dance4Life will be a good starting point to strengthen the position of young people with regards to HIV and AIDS in Turkey. Dance4Life will greatly contribute to creating a connection between Turkish youth and their peers internationally.”

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