Media Advocates for Prevention (MAP)

The Media Advocates for Prevention (MAP) program works with youth of color in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, to educate them about the risks associated with HIV. MAP trains youth aged 15–18, called Peer Advocates (PAs), in HIV prevention, leadership, and media production to create short media pieces to advocate for safer sex and HIV testing among their peers.

The MAP Program is a CDC funded intervention program through the Institute of Women & Ethnic Studies (IWES) which integrates media development, community outreach, and peer education to promote HIV risk reduction and testing among youth of color. IWES is a not-for-profit 501 (c)(3) community-based organization that is dedicated to improving the physical, mental, and spiritual health and quality of life for women of color and their families, especially those who are socio-economically disadvantaged.