What is Project LEAP? - Download PDF file

Project LEAP (Learning, Empowerment, Advocacy, Participation) is the most comprehensive advocacy training program for HIVpositive individuals in the nation. It is a program of the Ryan White Planning Council that has been facilitated at The Center for AIDS since 2003.

Participate in giving a voice to HIV-positive people in the allocations process to ensure that the needs of positive people are being met.

What will I learn?

Harris County accounts for 35% of all HIV/AIDS cases in the state of Texas. That is more than 16,000 Houstonians. Learn about:

• Who needs HIV-related services
• The specific needs of the HIV-community in Houston
• How HIV organizations receive funding
• Who makes the decisions regarding funding
• Where HIV funding originates
• How government decisions affect you and your community
• How YOU can make an impact on these decisions.

It is easy to get involved!

• Fill out an application form and attend a short interview
• Commit to attend all 17 classes starting July 12th (once a week)
• Be willing to learn

Click here for 2008 Application

Project LEAP (Learning, Empowerment, Advocacy, and Participation) is currently accepting applications. Classes are set to begin in July 2006 and continue once each week into November 2006. A limited number of spaces is available; most of these are designated for people living with HIV/AIDS.

Contact Bernie Vázquez for more information:
projectleap@centerforaids.org or 713.527.8219