Latinos Salud

Latinos Salud was founded in 2008 to create a safe space for Latino gay men and their partners to find friends, support, and resources. Whether they are meeting one-on-one or staging a community event, our staff members work hard to make a stronger community! Miami-Dade ranks first in the nation in its rate of new HIV infections, and Broward ranks second. [1] · Combined, Miami-Dade and Broward have some 4 million residents, 43,738 of whom are living with HIV/AIDS. [2] · Miami-Dade’s population is 65% Latino, Broward’s 25%. Half of Miami-Dade’s population is foreign born, and 60% speak Spanish at home. For Broward, 32% are foreign born, and 22% speak Spanish at home. [3] · The Florida Department of Health estimates that 199,000 gay men live in these two South Florida counties, with Latino gay men accounting for 67,875 of the total. [4] Our programs give guys the skills they need to stay safe from HIV, or to live healthier with HIV.

We're looking for students interested in engaging conversations with the community, specifically at LGBTQ events and locations. This includes anything from testing outreach to small group discussions held weekly. Conversations should be centered on overall sexual health. Currently we are seeking motivated leaders with an interest in LGBTQ sexual health topics. Assist in preparing for PRIDE parades like Miami Beach Pride and Stonewall Pride.