We believe that everyone should have a safe, healthy and successful transition from childhood into adulthood. Yet, too often, young people become adults in contexts that are fraught with misinformation, abuse and lack of support. These unsupportive environments breed maladjusted individuals who in turn engage in and perpetuate dangerous behaviours.

We believe that poverty, ignorance and disease are intersecting epidemics and as such, STI control interventions must necessarily comprise education and testing.