Korey Anthony Chisholm

The RFP will become a part of GYCA’s Task Force, which together with the staff, makes decisions for the network. S/he will have a voice in what activities GYCA undertakes and how, and may be called upon to represent GYCA publicly at events in the region. The core responsibilities are listed below.
Monitor the regional planning list serve using TakingITGlobal technology; Recruit at least 5 new NFPs and manage a team of National Focal Points from the different countries in the region; developing work plans with them, monitoring their progress, and supporting their work;
Conduct research on organizations working in the region on youth and HIV/AIDS issues, make contact with such organizations, and include them in GYCA’s interactive global directory of youth HIV/AIDS organizations and programmes;
Organize local gatherings at least once every three months with youth in resource-constrained areas and inform them about opportunities, events and resources. RFPs will be assisted in this process by our strategic partners, and maybe able to use the facilities of UN country offices and local NGOs;
Assist GYCA in its ongoing efforts to reach marginalized youth at the grassroots level; Undertake outreach and communication with GYCA members in their region, to ensure equal focus and representation related to regional needs, challenges and activities; Represent GYCA and its objectives of empowering youth working in HIV and AIDS at any relevant regional conferences and events.
Maintain records of regional communication and communication with both secretariats; Assist in preparations for international HIV and AIDS meetings and other meeting concerning youth and HIV and AIDS. Submit completed worksheets (every other month) that note progress on duties and responsibilities to GYCA.
Submit monthly report to the Regional Listserv (membership) on your work in the month, Contribute material each month for the quarterly newsletter, “Youth Awake!”; Attend bi-weekly chat sessions every other Tuesday at 1:00pm GMT; Inform GYCA staff of future travel plans or absence in advance; Submit a brief report and pictures of conferences/important meetings attended; Contribute timely feedback upon request on important documents and/or proposals; and Contribute regional HIV-related news and relevant resources for the GYCA website.
Key Focal Point for México Youth Force Commitment, World AIDS Day took kit and Material distribution and UNGASS report update.

Korey hold CSEC/CXC passes in Home Economics,
Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC/CXC) in:
Food & Nutrition
Home Economics- Management

Carnegie School of Home Economics
Certificate in
Front Office Operations Management

University of Guyana (UG)
Certificate in
STI’s/HIV/AIDS Educator and Trainer

International Computer Driving Licence Certification Programme
European Computer Driving Licence- START Certificate
Word Processing
Spreadsheets
Presentations
Information and Communication

Trainings and Certificates Received
Artistes in Direct Support (AIDS): Performing Arts, Drama and Scriptwriting, Care for Orphan and Vulnerable Children and People living with HIV/AIDS Peer Education Peer Counseling

Youth Challenge Guyana (YCG): Drug and Substance Abuse education, Trainer of Trainers for Life skills Education, PMTCT Counseling, Palliative Care, Sex, Sexuality and Reproductive Health Peer Education

Centre for Disease Control Gap Guyana
Character profiling and creation, Behavioral change, Scriptwriter and Script Designing

Volunteer Youth Corps (VYC) Human Sexuality Teaching and Home Base Care
Untied States Agency for International Development and Canada International Development Agency Project Management, Project Monitoring, Evaluation and Proposal Writing

Commonwealth Youth Programme Caribbean Centre Personal Development and Awareness, Youth For Positive Living Educator
Commonwealth Youth for Positive Living

Voluntary Services Overseas (VSO) Child development Special Educational Needs ( Identification of SEN) and Literacy (Phonics)
United Nations Development Programme & University West Indies Political and Organizational Governance, Gender development, Transformative Leadership, Political Campaigning, Advocacy and Human Rights Regional Capacity Building Programme for Youth in Governance

American University of Peace Studies: Conflict Resolution and Anger Management

Joint United Nations programme on HIV and AIDS – UNAIDS:
HIV in the workplace, Managing Difficult Conversations and Negotiation Skills , Presentations Skills and Facilitation Skills
Diversity Training, Strategic Thinking, Creativity and innovation, Briefing Notes and Written Communication, AIDS competence Facilitator Code of conduct

Management Service for Health/Guyana HIV/AIDS Reduction and Prevention Program II (MSH/GHARP II) Project Community leadership and mobilization, Strategic Planning , project implementation and identification, MSM Sexual Assessment Community Mobilization and Case Navigation

An award for global youth service (2006) and outstanding peer education and voluntary work (2005).
Emerald Master Guide Club - Out-standing Community Service 2004
Emerald Master Guide Club - Big Five Award 2004
Youth Challenge Guyana - Out-standing Peer Education work 2005
Global Youth Service 2006
UNAIDS Fellowship 2008
Youth Representative on Community Programme Committee for AIDS 2010
Youth Advisor on World Youth Congress Youth Board
National United Nations Volunteer