Centro Para la Educacion y Prevencion del SIDA

 

Country

Nicaragua

Organization

Centro Para la Educacion y Prevencion del SIDA

CEPRESI was founded in 1996 and was one of the few LGBT organizations to be allowed legal incorporation in Central America. The community-based organization works to prevent AIDS and defend human rights among sexual minorities in Nicaragua.

Project

Promoting Healthy Lifestyles Among Men Who Have Sex with Men

To reduce discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity and to promote HIV/AIDS prevention through workshops with LGBT leaders about masculinity and sexuality, building HIV/AIDS regional prevention strategies, and conducting a campaign  against homophobia.

Project Grant Amount $30,000
Total Grants Received $131,892
Years Supported 5
Theme Health
Population Served Sexual Minorities
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