Wednesday, August 9, 2017

The Mpowerment Project at USCA Washington DC 2017

We are attending the United States Conference on AIDS (USCA) in Washington DC September 6-10, 2017. We look forward to meeting you! 

What: United States Conference on AIDS (USCA) 2017: USCA
Download the #2017USCA App.  via National Minority AIDS Council:  NMAC

What is The Mpowerment Project? A bio-behavioral Community Level Intervention originally designed for young adult gay and bisexual men ages 18-29. 

Here at the Center for AIDS Prevention Studies (CAPS), University California San Francisco (UCSF) we are members of the Capacity Building Assistance Provider Network. More.

Follow the Mpowerment Project (MP) USCA adventures on twitter @mpCAPS #Mpowerment #2017USCA #USCA2017

Join the Mpowerment Project USCA Facebook Fan Page for updates on Mpowerment related USCA information, Washington DC travel information and more. 


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This year two Mpowerment coordinators are youth scholars of the NMAC Youth Initiative. Kyle Rodriguez of Mpowerment New Haven CT and Richard Elliott of Project R.E.A.L.Mpowerment Asbury NJ. We couldn't be more proud!  

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Scroll down for the following information:
  • The Mpowerment Project Booth 705 location at USCA 2017.
  • Mpowerment (MP) Reunion and Affinity Session. 9/8 Friday 6:30pm. Magnolia Room - 2nd Floor. 
  • Workshops, panels and sessions of note: some hosted by current and former coordinators of Mpowerment Projects across the country.
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    GO-GO MPowerRangers!
    Say Hi. Mpowerment USCA booth.

    When:  Thursday - Saturday. 

    Where: USCA Exhibit Hall Booth 705.

    Visit us at Booth 705. We represent the University California San Francisco's (UCSF) Capacity Building Assistance Partnership. We are part of a partnership that offers a wide range of HIV services. We provide Capacity Building Assistance (CBA) for Community Based Organizations and Health Departments. Have a question about CBA, HIV prevention or HIV research?  Contact us


    As members of the Capacity Building Network Partnership, with our colleagues at the Center for AIDS Prevention Studies (CAPS) UCSF Alliance Health Project and the Center of Excellence for Transgender Health we are hosting at Booth #705.  Be sure to stop by and say hello.  Pick up our free swag (pens, notepads, bags and more . . . )
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    Mpowerment Project Coordinators across the country are holding shifts at Booth 705. They are here to answer your questions about Mpowerment implementation best practices. Drop by and meet them.




    Darrell is the Black MPowerRanger

    Thursday, September 7 - 2:45pm - 3:30pm Booth 705

    Darrell from The D.E.N.I.M Collection Mpowerment Washington DC will be sharing implementation best practices for young adult Black gay and bisexual men.
    (D)eveloping, (E)mpowering (N)ew (I)mages of (M)en D.E.N.I.M. is a young adult Mpowerment Project, a community-level HIV/STD prevention intervention that ties risk-reduction to the satisfaction of other needs, such as developing friendships, having fun and enhancing self-esteem.

    Fan The D.E.N.I.M. Collection on Facebook and Follow them on twitter.
    MORE: The D.E.N.I.M. Collection is a 'Model of Excellence' via NASTAD.


    Friday, September 8 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm Booth 705


    Elias is the Blue MPowerRanger

    Meet Elias from the M Factor Mpowerment El Paso,Texas.  The M Factor brings together young adult gay and bisexual men ages 18-29 for socializing, networking, community building and learning.

    Fan The M Factor on Facebook and Follow The M Factor on twitter.







    Saturday, September 9 2:00pm - 3:30pm Booth 705
    War is the Red MPowerRanger

    War from Project PAUZE Patterson New Jersey will be sharing Mpowerment Project implementation best practices for young adult men of color 18-29. "Project PAUZE is reducing the virus in our community, PAUZING stigma and stereotypes and spreading the word on safer sex. We provide a judgement-free space for gay and bisexual men of color to talk openly about sex, dating and relationships."

    Fan Project PAUZE on Facebook.  




    Donté is the Green MPowerRanger
    Saturday, September 9 3:30pm - 5pm Booth 705

    Meet Donté from the PowerHouse Mpowerment Charlotte, North Carolina.  Brotherhood through prevention, education & outreach.

    Fan The Power House on Facebook and Follow The PowerHouse Project on twitter.





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    Visit #Mpowerment at booth 705! Meet our colleagues @AHP_SF @UCSFCAPS #2017USCA 

    Darrell is sharing implementation best practices of @DenimInDC #Mpowerment DC. Thurs. 2:45-3:30pm @UCSFCAPS Booth 705 #2017USCA

    Elias is sharing implementation best practices of @MFactor915 #Mpowerment TX. Friday 1-3pm @UCSFCAPS Booth 705 #2017USCA

    Meet War of PAUZE Project #Mpowerment Paterson NJ Sat. 2-3:30pm. Share best practices! UCSF Booth705 #2017USCA 


    RECOMMENDED: Beginner twitter pro-tips - just in time for USCA!

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    GO-GO! Mighty Mpowerment Reunion and Affinity Session.

    What: The Mighty Mpower Reunion and Affinity Session.  This year's theme: GO-GO! MPowerRangers!  Wear
     your MPowerRangers cosplay.  Order your own MPowerRanger t-shirt for only $6!  (NOT required). Stay connected with the MP reunion by joining the Facebook event here.

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    Catch up with everyone involved in building healthy communities across the globe. Miss your fellow Mpowerment (MP) trainees? Interested in swapping best practices with other MPs? We've got you covered. Come play with us.

    When:  Friday, September 8th at 6:30pm.

    Where: Magnolia Room - 2nd Floor. 

    Who: Everyone is welcome...funders, CDC staff, all USCA attendees, supervisors, coordinators and participants. Anyone interested in HIV prevention for and by bisexual and gay men.

    Follow the Reunion event page for news, updates and other news: Facebook event link.

    Hosts: Coming soon



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    Join us at the #Mpowerment Reunion & Affinity. FB event: http://bit.ly/2uoErMN  Everyone Welcome!


    Join us for the Mpowerment Affinity & Reunion Friday 9/8 6:30pm at #2017USCA #NMACYouth17 Fb Link:  
    http://bit.ly/2uoErMN




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    SESSIONS OF NOTE.  Be sure to attend these sessions: 

    Poster Presentation: Gayming at Work: Creative Effective Engagement for YSMS of Color.
    Friday, September 8th 1:30-2:00pm & Saturday, September 9th 1:30pm. Meeting Level 4, Foyer.
    via Latinos Salud | SOMOS Mpowerment Wilton Manors FL


    Legend-ins & Young-ins - An Intergenerational Dialogue of Leaders. 
    Saturday, September 9, 2017 2:00-4:00pm - Dupont Circle Room, Meeting Level 3
    NMAC’s Youth Initiative believes in community empowerment and engagement. That's why this year they invite all interested conference attendees to join an in-depth dialogue on leadership. This open-door session is designed to create a shared opportunity for participants to discuss the importance of working in collaboration across the generational space in HIV leadership. The dialogue will look at how the community has shaped programs, policies, and advocacies to meet the needs of people of all ages who are living with HIV. Seasoned and youth advocates will present key concerns and challenges in creating a shared vision to identify meaningful solutions in the HIV epidemic.

    Session Speakers: Gina Brown, Kahlib J Barton, Vanessa Johnson, Venton C. Jones Jr, Farah Jeune, Kamaria Laffrey, Peter McLody 

    SOCIAL MEDIA LAB.  Get tips on how to leverage digital technology through HIV.gov's Social Media Lab.  Stop by to talk one-on-one with an expert that can help you better understand and use your social media. More. 

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    Stop by BOOTH 712 and meet the National CPN Resource Center staff. You can grab a map of our CBA provider exhibits, pick up some fun D.C. swag and get your souvenir photo taken.