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Turning Remembrance into Action, on International AIDS Candlelight Memorial :
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Target Group(s):
High School Teachers and Adolescents
Sponsor(s):
actionaid Pakistan, Lahore & AAS
Year:
2004
Location:
Lahore
Summary of main activities:
Organized a Program to commemorate International AIDS Candlelight Memorial on 17th May 2004, at Al-Humra Hall # II, Lahore.
Speeches by speakers.
ARV Drugs and Role of Govt.
Role of adolescents and youth in the awareness and prevention of HIV/AIDS
Theater performance by AAN Theatre
Views of guests of honors
Candle lighting by Chief Guest, Guest of honors, Representatives of Students, Teachers, NGOs, Religious Leaders and Political Leaders.
Likely Impact:
Behavior |
Capacity Building |
Adopting preventive measures of HIV/AIDS More acceptable to HIV+ve persons Increase in self-confidence among students Willingness to work for HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention in schools, families and community through organizing different activities Concept of volunteer work adopted by Activists |
Increase in knowledge regarding HIV/AIDS AAN Theatre gained confidence and experience in presentation and theatre development on HIV/AIDS Increased knowledge about ARV Drugs and International AIDS Candlelight Memorial Campaign. |