Summer is here and Capacity Talk is ready with updated trainings! 

Check out some of our newest offerings here and request trainings here!  

Above: Demonstrating how to use the Female Condom at Capital Pride Festival 2013

Transgender Awareness 2.0 

When: Wednesday, June 26 from 12:00 PM-1:00 PM
Where: Metro TeenAIDS, 651 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20003
Metro: Eastern Market (Orange/Blue)

Click to RSVP by Friday, June 21st

This interactive and discussion-based workshop will explore things you need to know about culturally competent terminology, life, and experiences of people who identify as transgender. Formatted as a roundtable, this training will allow for rich discussion and will allow time for participants to ask questions and network.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Define terms and slang relative to transgender people
• Dispel myths about trans people, their culture and community norms
• Explore best practices in engaging with transgender people
• Explore successful support and models
• Discuss the nuances and unique perspective of LGBTQ youth in DC
• Discuss resources available to LGBTQ youth in DC

​For more information, please contact Aliza Saraco-Polner, aliza@metroteenaids.org 

Metro TeenAIDS will be facilitating an HIV 101 training Friday, June 7th at Trinity Washington University. This training involves vibrant discussions and interactive activities around HIV and STI prevention. By the end of the training, participants will be able to:

• Communicate HIV/AIDS and STI risks and address disbelief
• Learn basic knowledge around HIV/STIs and prevention
• Understand what’s going on in DC
• Learn and be certified to convey the benefits of the Female Condom (Fc2)

For information on attending this training, please contact Aliza Saraco-Polner at aliza@metroteenaids.org. Space is limited!