Red Ribbon Club

Overview

The Red Ribbon Club is a voluntary on-campus intervention program for students in educational institutions. It is initiated and supported by the State AIDS Control Society (SACS) and implemented through multi-sectoral collaboration particularly using the services of cadre officers of the state’s National Service Scheme (NSS).

Aim

The Red Ribbon Club aims at harnessing the potential of the youth by equipping them with correct information on HIV/AIDS Prevention, Care, Support and Treatment. It also aims in building their capacities as peer educators in spreading messages on positive health behavior in an enabling environment and increasing voluntary blood donation from among youth.

Objectives

  • To reduce new HIV infection among youth by raising their risk perception through awareness of Sex, Sexuality and HIV & AIDS.
  • To induce among youth the spirit to help and support people living with HIV/AIDS (PHLA) thereby reducing stigma and discrimination against PHLAs.
  • To motivate youth and build their capacity as peer educators and change agents by developing their skill on Leadership, negotiation and team building.
  • To promote voluntary non-remunerated blood donation among youth.

Committee Members 2023-24

Ms. Vasanti Hondkar

Ms. Maria Goretea Cardoso

Ms. Girijadevi Desai

Activities for the year 2023-24

June – Poster Competition ( on world blood donar day )

August –  Talk for Students on drug abuse

September –Slogan Writting Competition

December– Celebration of WORLD AIDS DAY

– Talk on HIV / AIDS

– Rally

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