The intiMate Initiative – let's talk about sex!

The intiMate Initiative aims to expand access to comprehensive information on sexual health for young adults in Vietnam, regardless of gender and sexual orientation. It’s currently very difficult for young people to access reliable and judgement-free information about sex, contraception and sexually transmitted infections. Together with our partner, HIVNation in Hanoi, we set up events like film screenings and panels and offer a judgment-free range of serv… Mehr anzeigen

Our vision

• Young adults in Vietnam are empowered to make informed decision about their sex life.
• Young adults in Vietnam actively use our online platform and our space at HIVNation to access information.
• Young adults’ knowledge in Vietnam about their own bodies, sexual health and sexuality is broadened.
• Young adults in Vietnam know what their sexual health status is and have access use as well as use services in the area of sexual health such as counseling,
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Do you believe that businesses should have a positive impact on society? That it’s not all about making money, but also using it responsibly?

In the long term our money goes towards our social mission: At least 50% of our profits will be used to support educational projects in Vietnam and to promote social entrepreneurship.

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• We can continue our event series in our space HIVNation and in particular offer subsidised STI testing every month.
• Our partners in Vietnam will be given our teaching material and we will provide guidance on running workshops. If needed we can also support the workshops and provide financial support to purchase supplies, such as condoms for demonstrations.
• The majority of the money goes towards the production of our bags in Vietnam and supports our partner
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Annika und Amy have been working on The intiMate Initiative since February 2015. Our passion for equality and feminism plays a central part, as well as our academic backgrounds in sustainability and sustainable entrepreneurship. Amy’s years of working and living in Vietnam has helped us develop a network of diverse stakeholders and engage with community-led and grassroots initiatives. We are also part of the Andersgründer-Programme in the Social Impact Lab… Mehr anzeigen