YO

Youth of JAZAS

Omladina Jugoslovenske asocijacije za borbu protiv side

Belgrade, Serbia

HealthHuman rightsChildren & Youth
NGOFounded 1994National reach
Profile last updated: July 30, 2026

About

Founded in 1994, Youth of JAZAS is a non-governmental organisation based in Belgrade, Serbia working on health, human rights, children & youth.

Youth of JAZAS (Omladina Jugoslovenske asocijacije za borbu protiv side) is a non-governmental, non-profit humanitarian organisation established in 1994 in Serbia. It works on HIV/AIDS prevention and provides psychosocial help to people living with HIV. Its youth-led activities include awareness and education campaigns, peer education, online counselling and resources, an AIDS information and SOS helpline, legal support for people affected by HIV/AIDS and those facing discrimination, and advocacy for the rights of people living with HIV. The organisation runs regional offices in several Serbian towns, publishes the Kontakt magazine for people living with or affected by HIV, and takes part in international AIDS conferences and national awareness events such as World AIDS Day.

Location

Belgrade, Serbia

Founded

1994

Organisation type

NGO

Legal name

Omladina Jugoslovenske asocijacije za borbu protiv side

Languages

ENSR

Causes & programmes

Causes

HealthHuman rightsChildren & Youth

Works for

YouthPatientsCommunities

How they work

Awareness & educationDirect servicesAdvocacy & campaigning

Programmes

Program of Information and Communication Technologies

Health · Serbia

Provides online HIV/AIDS prevention resources, internet-based counselling, online discussion groups and peer educator coordination for young people, supported by ICT infrastructure and training in towns across Serbia.

Peer Education Program

Health · Serbia

Trains and coordinates peer educators who raise HIV/AIDS awareness among young people in their local environments.

Protection of human rights of people living with HIV/AIDS

Human rights · Serbia

Works to improve the legal status and protect the rights of people living with HIV/AIDS, with support from the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

Healthy style my style

Health · Serbia

Youth health promotion activities, including actions held on Youth Day and participation in youth fairs.

Countries of operation

Serbia

Credentials & affiliations

Partnerships

Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Durex, Fund for an Open Society

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