My name is Blessing Onuche. I am a 21 years old female from Kogi state, Nigeria. I am a 2nd year biological science student at the University of Abuja. My experience as a young girl growing in a family with an HIV infected brother who faced stigma from family and friends was a major motivating factor for my conviction and involvement as an advocate and someone who is interested in providing the right information.

I am passionate about helping young people improve their reproductive and sexual health and wellness, which was why I was trained as a peer educator. I am a positive thinker and believe with education, awareness and team work, the challenges young people face regarding sexual health and rights can be eliminated. I intend to work in the health sector, and my dream is to see a generation not deprived of its rights and not ignorant, but well informed and educated about sexual health. I hope for a world that takes young people living with HIV/AIDS as an important resource and not a liability.