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The YTH Initiative now blogs with ETR



Check out the ETR blog at https://www.etr.org/blog/. Some blog posts you might
be interested in from the YTH Initiative team are here: High School Youth Design
Innovative Tech Solutions for Better Mental Health, ZonaSegura Project to
Prevent Teen Dating Violence Demonstrates the Power of Partnership, Bhupendra
Sheoran […]



Young Leader Willy Mutabazi Shares His Top Moments From YTH Live



This year’s YTH Live conference was an extraordinary one; we had so many
fantastic speakers, engaging conversations, lucrative giveaways, inspiring
plenaries, and of course, great food. At YTH Live, we pride ourselves on not
just talking the talk of youth empowerment, but walking the walk. Our conference
[…]




Join Us at the National Sex Ed Conference to Growth Hack Your Social Media
Strategy



In my six years of professional experience working in social media and
marketing, the most common complaint I hear from organizations large and small
is that they don’t have enough resources to devote to communications. Whether
they are short-staffed, lack a marketing budget, or don’t have the […]



ZonaSegura: Innovative App for Violence Prevention in Honduras



This blog was originally posted on SVRI.org. To see the original post, click
here: www.svri.org/zonasegura-innovative-app-violence-prevention-honduras
Written by Jaclyn Shea, MPH “At 12 I experienced a drunken man touching me….
When creating the illustrations for the app I imagined I was talking to that
young girl,” ~ Monica Andino, […]




Get to Know Tech Journalist Jacob Ward, our YTH Live Opening Plenary Speaker



Jacob Ward truly embodies the meaning of a renaissance man; he is an
accomplished writer and editor, NBC News correspondent, scholar at Stanford
University’s Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences (CASBS),
television host, and former Editor in Chief of Popular Science magazine. His
expertise in […]




Modern-era healthcare problems require holistic solutions. That means
pre-medical students need holistic educations.



By: Ankit Hirpara This post is a part of a series of articles written by a
member of our YTH Youth Advisory Board. If we look back in time, we can quickly
realize that humans have been able to create amazing advancements in science,
medicine, technology, and healthcare. For […]




How Technology Can Help Young People Obtain Addiction Treatment



Written by: Cassidy Webb Asking for help while suffering from addiction can be
terrifying. There is the fear of judgment, fear of change, and fear of admitting
that you simply cannot do something on your own. Addiction is on the rise and is
affecting people of all […]




Trends That Will Shape the Tech Industry in 2019



Written by: Taylor Ryan, CEO at Klint Marketing Technology continues to bring
about major changes in all aspects of life. Digital is no longer merely a
concept, as it has become completely ingrained into our culture. This, in part,
has been brought on by the younger generations, who […]




7 Health Apps To Keep Youth Healthy in 2019



By: Janaya Greene This post is the first in a series of articles written by a
member of our YTH Youth Advisory Board.   Mobile applications have provided
space for young people to build new relationships and express themselves,
through a variety of social media platforms, apps, and […]




Nearly a quarter of women have turned in Uber drivers for uncomfortable behavior



This blog was originally posted on Alarms.org. To see the original post, click
here: http://www.alarms.org/uber-lyft-womens-saftey-report/. As children, it was
drilled into our heads to never get into a car with a stranger. Now, it’s
something we do with little hesitation. We rarely think twice when using an […]



Designing ZonaSegura: a mobile solution to combat teen dating violence in
Honduras



This blog was originally posted on SVRI.org. To see the original post, click
here:
www.svri.org/blog/designing-zonasegura-mobile-solution-combat-teen-dating-violence-honduras
#16DaysofActivism 2018 Blog Series Written by Jaclyn Shea, MPH Young people in
Honduras experience some of the highest rates of teen dating violence in the
world. Almost one-third of the 15-19 year-olds who are […]



The One Thing You Need to Know If You’re a Woman in Tech



Type “women in technology” in the Google search bar and you’ll see words like
“we have a long way to go”, “gender pay gap” and “#MeToo.” This is perhaps
unsurprising. Earlier this month 20,000 Google employees protested over how
Google handles cases of sexual misconduct, gender inequality […]



Telemedicine: How advances in technology have improved healthcare

Over the years, the healthcare field has undergone many changes and a large
number of these changes can be attributed to technology.  From doctors and
nurses taking handwritten notes to now carrying iPads and tablets from room to
room, the cyber age has infiltrated all areas of our lives.  The use of modern
day technology in the field of healthcare has brought forth many benefits, with
one of the most important being telemedicine.   


Solidarity Forever: Why You Should Sign Our Youth Advisory Board’s Solidarity
Statement

Coming on the heels of the devastating Parkland school shooting, as well as, the
student movement that has resulted from the impact of gun violence around the
United States, our Youth Advisory Board has created the solidarity statement, to
both provoke change and inspire others to get involved.


#LetsTalkMonth: A Rallying Cry for Sex Ed

Given the climate we’re in, not only are frank conversations about sex
important, but sex education is more crucial than ever. In fact, it’s so crucial
that we’re broadening #LetsTalkMonth beyond a platform to raise awareness, to a
rallying cry in support of medically-accurate, comprehensive, and inclusive
sexual education in schools.


Tech Tools to Help Teens with Cancer Cope

Teenagers and children diagnosed with mesothelioma are rare, but they need the
best treatment and care.


How Social Media Is Stamping Out the Stigma of HIV

Social media may not be the traditional route for HIV prevention and advocacy,
but it’s become one of the most important ones. Reaching young people on online
platforms allows organizations to expand their reach and capabilities in working
with these populations.To highlight key insights from our HIV prevention and
social media work, YTH's Strategic Partnership and Innovations lead Laiah
Idelson offers tips for young engagement, insights from the presentation, as
well as perspective on what future HIV prevention initiatives YTH has in store.


NorCal they2ze Tour – Summer 2018

In an effort to spread the word about they2ze, YTH’s Director of Programs, Cara
Silva, hit the road for a northern California (NorCal) road trip, where she
experienced the beauty, the smoke (uh wildfires!), and the diverse communities
that offer transgender-inclusive services in many of the rural and less-reached
areas of this (very) populous state.


they2ze Goes to SF Pride and the 2018 Transgender March



San Francisco’s Trans March took place on June 22, 2018 in Dolores Park. YTH was
there basking in the glow and handing out palm cards to promote our they2ze app.
We spoke with many people about HIV prevention, health resources, the fun of
including everyone, and those […]



When You Can’t Use an Actual Condom…Use ConDEMO!

For educators and schools that cannot use actual condoms for skill practice in
the classroom, the ConDEMO is an innovative option to demonstrate and allow
students to practice all the steps of proper condom use.


10 Transgender Youth Who Are Changing The World

This past weekend (March 31st) was International Trans Day of Visibility (TDOV
on March In order to continue to celebrate trans people’s everyday acts of
courage, we’ve put together a list of 10 trans youth that are changing the world
through media and technology. Learn their stories and see the incredible
resilience of transgender youth for yourself in their stories below!


Revealed! Sessions & Speakers



  Still need a reason to attend the 10th Anniversary of the first Youth + Tech +
Health Conference? How about breakout sessions like: ENGAGING YOUTH IN RESEARCH:
Youth today are some of the most active avid users of technology, yet digital
outreach and digital privacy still […]



What Playing Chutes and Ladders with Rwandan Healthcare Providers Taught Me
About Youth Friendly Care



As an over-packer in recovery, I have brought many unnecessary items with me on
trips around the world. But as a seasoned human-centered design professional I
knew that my suitcase to Rwanda needed to have not just sharpies and post-its to
document quotes and takeaways during the […]



they2ze SoCal Tour



Last week the YTH Team had the opportunity to present our they2ze mobile app at
the Southern California Sexual Health Summit in Downtown Los Angeles. Along the
way, Programs Director Cara Silva and I seized the opportunity to visit and
connect with some truly amazing folks. The […]



YTH Partners With GIAHC to Increase HPV Prevention



New year, new partnerships! We’re excited to announce that we’re joining forces
with The Global Initiative Against HPV and Cervical Cancer (GIAHC) to create a
new digital campaign that will educate and empower young people, in an effort to
fight the impact of HPV-related diseases and cervical […]



YTH Announces Inaugural Technology Advisory Board

To keep YTH up-to-speed and support us in developing new knowledge and
relationships with technology, and to bridge the gap between nonprofits and the
tech community, we are proud to announce the start of our inaugural Technology
Advisory Board (TAB).


MPTs 101: Why Youth Providers Need To Know This Term

If you are an advocate for youth health and wellbeing, you need to know about
multipurpose prevention technologies (MPTs) – innovative tools on the horizon to
address a gap in the sexual and reproductive health of women and girls.


they2ze Development Update (ACIOP Blog)



YTH provides a final update on their 2016-2017 ACIOP resource app, they2ze, and
shares highlights and challenges associated with connecting transgender-spectrum
youth, young adults, and providers with access to HIV and health-related
referrals. You can see the original post on the ACIOP blog. they2ze is a mobile
application […]



Technology Is Crucial For Youth Sexual Health — Here’s Why

Health technologies allow young people who might not otherwise have access to
the resources, tools, and information they need to keep themselves safe and
advocate for their own health. Learn the latest research and insights to learn
why.


5 Tips for a Successful YTH Live Abstract

Get 5 tips from the insiders at YTH on how you can submit a stellar abstract to
our YTH Live 2018 conference.


Breaking Down The Barriers to Inclusive Care: A Conversation with Aaron
Steinfeld of the Family Violence Law Center

they2ze Project Lead Chris Bannister sits down with Aaron Steinfeld of the
Family Violence Law Center about the challenges that trans* youth face in
finding inclusive providers, as well as the barriers to access that providers
face in this space, too.


Staff Interview: Julie Tinker Ward

An interview with YTH's Lead Visual Designer about her vast experience working
in design and production, her company TinkerCo, and her expertise in
human-centered design.

Staff Interview: Jimmy Rogers

An interview with YTH's newest staff member, Creative Digital Strategist Jimmy
Rodgers, where we learn more about his background in communications, passion for
environmentalism, and his forthcoming work at YTH.


Why Teens Don’t Report Cyberbullying

This guest post from Pamela M. Anderson, PhD, a Senior Research Associate at
ETR, explores the academic, social, and psychological reasons that youth don't
often report instances of cyberbullying.


Addressing the Growing Diagnoses of Youth HIV

Our Executive Director Bhupendra Sheoran shares his experience of seeing youth
HIV myths and invites those with innovative ideas to share them with the
organization.


From they2ze: An Interview with Community Advisory Board Member Tapakorn
Prasertsith

An interview with theyze Community Advisory Board member Tapakorn Prasertsith on
their favorite feature of the app, how they feel an app like this would have
helped them in his own personal journey, and their advice to someone who doesn't
have access to inclusive resources.


A Youth Perspective On TECHsex

An interview with YTH Youth Advisory Board member Martevia Bledsoe on her
perspective of youth health in the technology age, as related to our TECHsex
report.


Pronoun Primer

A primer on what gender pronouns are, how you should use them, and why using the
correct pronouns is important.


Staff Interview Series: Aileen So

An interview with YTH summer intern Aileen So, discussing her role at the
organization, experience in public health, and professional goals in her work.


Staff Interview Series: Joseph Negrido

An interview with YTH summer intern Joseph Negrido on his work, professional
development, and passion for human health.


From they2ze: An Interview with Community Advisory Board Member Aaron Steinfeld

This is an interview with our Community Advisory Board member for they2ze, Aaron
Steinfeld on our new app.


Staff Interview Series: Chris Bannister

An interview with the newest member of the YTH team, Program Coordinator Chris
Bannister on his background in sexuality studies, his work at YTH, and his first
experience at YTH Live.


Staff Interview Series: Caryn Graves

An interview with YTH's longtime employee and lead engineer Caryn Graves on her
work in youth, tech, and health.


YTH Live 2017

A recap of everything that happened at YTH Live 2017.


TECHsex Insight: Interview With The Tunica Teens

We spoke with Marilyn Young, Education and Youth Director, and Ashley McKay,
Executive Director of Tunica Teens in Action. Read on to hear about their
perspective on our study:


they2ze: The Latest Tech Innovation For Trans-Identifying Youth

The app functions similarly to other crowd-sourcing review and networking sites,
although the foundation for they2ze is much more than just leaving a good
review.


Our Top 5 for YTH Live 2017

To give you a sneak peek, we’ve compiled a list of the top 5 things we’re
excited about as we move towards YTH Live 2017.


TECHsex Insight: Partner Organization Interview with LPHI

We spoke with Kristie Bardell, Program Manager of the Family Health Portfolio at
LPHI, about her organization's involvement with our study, the implications of
the research, and how providers can apply this information to their work with
young people.


A Letter from the ED: State of Funding for Youth-Centered Approaches and
Innovation at YTH Live 2017

A letter from YTH’s Executive Director, Bhupendra Sheoran, on the current state
of funding for youth health and communicating with funders at YTH Live 2017 to
build a strategic response.


5 STEM Girl Geniuses You Should Know By: Shawn Reilley

As a middle school STEM teacher, the past couple of months have given me great
opportunities to push myself further and be of better service to my young
people.


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About YTH Live Global

YTH Live Global is the premier global Youth, Tech, and Health conference. YTH
Live Global will be dynamic virtual conference held October 4-5, 2022.

Previous Conferences

Check out highlights from previous YTH Live Global conferences in 2021, 2020 &
2019.

LEAD: TIYCHD

We created a framework for Trauma-Informed Youth-Centered Health Design
(TIYCHD), integrating principles from Human-Centered Design, Positive Youth
Development, and Trauma-Informed Approaches.


LEAD: INSPIRE+

INSPIRE+ is funded by Elevate Youth California -- a new program out of the State
of California’s Department of Health Care Services.


INNOVATE: ITK

In The Know (ITK) combines existing, in-person, group-based, comprehensive
sexual health education with wraparound digital technologies


INNOVATE: PrEPTECH

PrEPTECH is an integrated tech approach to increasing pre-exposure prophylaxis
(PrEP) uptake among young gay and bi men and transgender women.


INNOVATE: ZonaSegura

With support from the World Bank and the Sexual Violence Research Initiative
(SVRI), ZonaSegura is a trauma-informed youth-centered innovative mobile
solution to address teen dating violence in Honduras.


LEAD: LIYT

LIYT NEXT (Leadership Innovation Youth and Technology) is the second iteration
of this funding opportunity designed with youth/young adults and made
exclusively for them.


INNOVATE: AMAZE

Amaze is aimed at VYAs to develop healthy attitudes, knowledge, and behaviors
they need to navigate the critical transition between childhood and older
adolescence.


INNOVATE: they2ze

they2ze is a digital approach to connect transgender-spectrum youth to truly
inclusive health services and peer support. they2ze is a digital approach to


INNOVATE: Innovation Next

Through an intensive human-centered design process, the YTH team developed a
prototype of a game called Clinic Dash to provide youth with knowledge and
skills to navigate a reproductive health clinic and build their self-efficacy to
increase Long Acting Reversible Contraceptive (LARC) access.


DISCOVER: Grand Challenges Malawi

Along with our partners College of William and Mary, and GENET Malawi, YTH was
one of the winners of the 2019 Gates Foundation Call to Action Grand Challenge.


INNOVATE: CyberRwanda

CyberRwanda aims to use digital education tools to improve access to employment
skills, adolescent sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) information
and services for urban adolescents and support providers to give youth-friendly
care.


INNOVATE: NEXT

Plan your next steps with NEXT: digital access to preventive services, health
and personal rights information for youth recently exiting foster and/or
juvenile justice systems.


DISCOVER: Peer Health Exchange

YTH partnered with Peer Health Exchange (PHE) to better understand the needs of
youth and young adults and how they interact with online resources and
school-based health curriculum.


INNOVATE: Engage

An innovative approach to ending early marriage and enabling Malawian girls to
finish school.


DISCOVER: TECHsex

TECHsex is a collection of data, statistics, stories, and perspectives on the
experiences of youth, and how they interact with social media and technology,
specifically related to their sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR).


DISCOVER & INNOVATE: Take Action Against Cyberbullying

YTH conducted a national study to explore existing trends in cyberbullying among
youth to provide information to policy makers, advocates, providers and funders
to make evidence based decisions.


INNOVATE: Medication and Health Reminders

YTH has pioneered the use of text message reminder systems for medication
adherence since 2004. Currently, our programs are operating in Colorado,
Nebraska, and Oregon.


LEAD: International Strategy Building

YTH has demonstrated success in implementing a unique community consultative
process to develop national level mHealth strategies for adolescent health.


LEAD: Capacity Building, CDC

With support from CDC, YTH partners with AP&I Wellness Center to provide
national capacity building assistance to community based organizations that
implement programs for HIV prevention among high risk communities.


INNOVATE: Street Connect

StreetConnect assists homeless youth to locate, access, and rate vital services
and resources.


INNOVATE: transCONNECT

TransCONNECT is a social marketing program and digital training platform
offering HIV care providers capacity and competence in caring for transgender
and non-binary patients, with a focus of youth 16-25 years of age.


PAST PROJECT: mChapin

Drafted a national mHealth strategy to reduce unplanned teenage pregnancies in
Guatemala.


PAST PROJECT: Between2Screens

Between2Screens is an evidence-based campaign to address the root causes of
cyberbullying experienced by today’s youth.


PAST PROJECT: CAL-PEP

As part of YTH’s capacity building and leadership development, we work closely
with the Cal-PEP Futures youth group to develop social media strategy and
campaign to reach vulnerable youth and link them to Cal-PEP services


PAST PROJECT: Ford Foundation Grantees

As part of YTH’s capacity building and leadership development, YTH is funded by
Ford Foundation to provide high quality support to Ford’s national Sexual and
Reproductive Health grantees to develop, implement, and evaluate the impact of
their social media campaigns.


PAST PROJECT: Digital Storytelling

YTH has provided backup support for three workshops of young women and girls
telling the stories of their lives through video, music, and pictures.


PAST PROJECT: Unete Latina

A breakthrough mobile program that connects immigrant women to critical
healthcare and domestic violence services.


PAST PROJECT: Today is for Tomorrow

A Tumblr page for California high schoolers of color that combines pop culture
and a positive, inspirational vibe.


PAST PROJECT: Circle of 6

“Thanks to the creativity and vision of these developers, young people now have
a new line of defense against violence in their lives.” Vice President Joe Biden


PAST PROJECT: Just/Us

Just/Us uses social media to reach ethnic minority young adults to with
discussions and information aimed at HIV prevention and intervention.


PAST PROJECT: SexINFO

First of its kind in the nation, the award-winning SexINFO is a sexual health
text messaging program for youth in San Francisco.


YTH in the News

We've raised the visibility of youth health tech innovation locally, nationally,
and globally through coverage in over 50 media channels, including CNN, MSNBC,
The Guardian, Yahoo! News, The Huffington Post, The Journal of Adolescent
Health, NBC, LatinoMSN and more.

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PrEPTECH: A Telehealth-Based Initiation Program

For HIV Pre-exposure Prophylaxis in Young Men of Color Who Have Sex With Men


Design and impact evaluation of a digital reproductive health program in Rwanda

The YTH Initiative led the design research for CyberRwanda, an innovative
program addressing youth unemployment and unplanned pregnancy among Rwandan
adolescents.


Health and Wellbeing for Young People in the Times of COVID-19

Learn more about how youth around the world are impacted by the COVID-19
pandemic.


Teen Privacy & Safety Online

Download the report and learn how to better address the privacy concerns of
teens.


White Paper: Youth Sexuality in the Digital Age

Research on how youth use social media, mobile phones, search, and websites to
learn about sex.


Health Clinic Locator

Looking for HIV testing, birth control, or an expert health provider? Use this
health clinic locator to find the nearest free or low-cost health services.


New Media Fact Sheets

Information, facts, and resources to help young people stay safe, both on and
offline.


YTH Publications, Toolkits, and Presentations

Resources by YTH about sexual health, adolescent health, and technology.


Alcohol, Drug, and Tobacco Use

Where to get data on teen behaviors regarding alcohol, drug, and tobacco use as
well as prevention tips.


Evidence-Based Programs

Information on scientifically-tested foundations for developing new programs and
research for youth health.


HIV/AIDS

Resources such as videos, fact sheets, and clinic locators for those working on
HIV/AIDS treatment, prevention, and public perception.


LGBTQ Youth Health

Information on optimal health services, health disparities, and social support
and advocacy for LGBTQ youth.


Mental Health

Information on current mental health clinical trials, tools for educators, and
free access to publications on adolescent mental health.


New Media and Mobile Health

Learn how to effectively adopt and integrate new media and mHealth into youth
health programs.


Physical Wellness and Nutrition

These resources can help youth learn positive physical health they can carry
into adulthood.


Sexual Health Advocacy

Learn more about the current policies, debates, and issues in adolescent
reproductive rights and sexual health advocacy.


STD Prevention

Where to go for a wealth of tools and data on STD and STI prevention for
adolescents.


Reproductive Health

Get data and scholarly articles on current trends, updates on policy and law,
and tools for educating youth about reproductive health.


Who to Follow on Social Media

Who's talking about latest news, research findings, and developments within the
fields of youth health and technology.



ZonaSegura is a trauma-informed youth-centered innovative mobile solution to
address teen dating violence in Honduras. Learn more about ZonaSegura on our
program page.



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