The Lifting Latina Voices Initiative (LLVI) empowers metro-Atlanta Latinas through educational and outreach to develop a diverse group of women making informed decisions about their sexual and reproductive health. Implemented in 2006, LLVI is the only program in Georgia to specifically address comprehensive reproductive and sexual health issues that Latinas face, especially those who are low-incom
e and uninsured. From providing basic sex education information on sexually transmitted viruses and diseases, to fostering communication skills amongst friends, mothers, and daughters, LLVI cultivates Latina self-awareness, growth and empowerment. LLVI provides opportunities for leadership for Latinas by outreach to this community through the Latina Leadership Committee, educational workshops, grassroots organizing, and related projects. Through our advocacy trainings and programs, we will work to ensure that Latinas’ voices are heard and counted in the policy debates that affect their lives, realities and communities.