Edgar Anival de Leon

Edgar Anival de Leon, who was selected at the age of 19, is a Q’eqch’i’ Mayan volunteer of the Grupo de Jovenes Jesus, which works to prevent teen pregnancy by encouraging abstinence and healthy sexual behavior. He participates in the leadership training activities of a Mayan cultural association and has volunteered with the HIV prevention and anti-discrimination projects of the local Red Cross. He is a passionate advocate for HIV/AIDS prevention, and is eager to study sexual and reproductive health and share this information with other youth in his rural community. He is completing his third year of high school and plans to pursue a BA in Pedagogy upon graduation.