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eka prahadian


Title and Organization:		Harapan Permata Hati Kita Foundation (YAKITA) and Regional Focal Point Asia-Pacific Global Youth Coalition on AIDS
Country of Residence:		Indonesia
Country of Birth:		Indonesia
Languages:		English



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About Me

Eka, 25, currently works as the Program Manager at a Drug Recovery and Treatment Center in Aceh, Indonesia. Previously, he also established and managed a drop-in center for young people. Eka is an experienced peer educator, counselor and trainer for young people on various issues such as HIV/AIDS, drug addiction, reproductive health and co-related problems. He works with young people at a school, in the community, in the drugs user (IDU and non-IDU) population, and in the prisons.

Eka also participated with the UNAIDS Research Team in the assessment of care, support, and access to treatment for People Living with HIV/AIDS in West Java, Indonesia, and also as a program assistant in the Empowered Youth Aceh program, which is supported by UNICEF. In 2005, Eka worked as a Field Officer for the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) helping tsunami victims and their families In addition to his work with HIV/AIDS, Eka also facilitated an Outward Bound program that uses the therapeutic elements of nature to help children with special needs.