Health promotion

Children and young people are most vulnerable to and affected by preventable diseases. The highest increase in sexually transmitted infection rates worldwide is found amongst young people.

Y Care International believes that access to timely, preventative health information and services is a basic human right. Providing such services for vulnerable children and young people can protect them, and go a long way in keeping them healthy and alive.

Y Care International works with vulnerable young people to raise awareness of health risks and promote healthy lifestyle choices. We support projects which provide health information, refer young people to health services and improve the social and economic conditions that hinder public and individual health. We are also helping communities to provide information on often neglected health problems such as mental health and the need for drug rehabilitation, environmental health, and access to clean water and sanitation.