ABOUT RED RIBBON:
Red Ribbon is the international symbol of HIV and AIDS awareness. It is being worn by increasing number of people around the world to demonstrate their care and concern about HIV and AIDS for those who are living with HIV, for those who are ill, for those who have died and for those who care for and support those directly affected.
The Red Ribbon offers a symbol of hope and support for those living with HIV, for the continuing education of those not infected, for maximum efforts to find effective treatments, cures or vaccines and for those who have lost friends, family members or loved ones to AIDS. But the Red Ribbons are not enough. The Red Ribbon is only a useful symbol in the long run, when attached to words and deeds that actually make a difference. It as a tribute to the millions of people living with or affected by HIV/AIDS worldwide. Anyone can wear a Red Ribbon. There is no official Red Ribbon. You can make your own to wear.
RED RIBBON CLUB:
HIV&AIDS and ensuring safe blood are major activities to control the spread of HIV&AIDS in the country. Of the over 1 billion youth (ages 15-24), worldwide, some 10 million youth are living with HIV. Everyday an estimated 6,000 youth are infected with the virus. Out of 2.47 million estimated population infected by HIV in India, 88.7%are in the age group of 15-49 years. In view of this, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of India has proposed to establish a network with universities and educational institutions to generate awareness regarding HIV & AIDS.
GOAL OF RED RIBBON CLUBS:
To reduce the occurrence of new sexually transmitted infections, particularly HIV, among youth.
OBJECTIVES OF RED RIBBON CLUBS:
1. Primary objective: To prepare youth as peer educators of change both among youth as well as society at large by developing their skills on leadership, advocacy, communication and team building.
2. Secondary objective: To increase awareness among youth on sexual reproductive health and HIV/AIDS.
3. Additional objective: To encourage blood donation
COMMITTEE:
S.no |
Name of the Staff |
Designation& Department |
Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr.P.Shajahan Begum | Lecturer in Zoology | Co-ordinator |
| 2 | Smt M Parvathi | Lecturer in Hindi | Member |
| 3 | Dr.B.Venkanna | Lecturer in Chemistry | Member |
| 4 | Smt.Aruna kumari | Lecturer in Bio- Chemistry | Member |
FUNCTIONS:
• Organizing Blood grouping camps.
• Conducting Blood Donation camps.
• Creating awareness on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis.
• Conducting Essay Writing, Painting, Elocution competitions.
• Conducting Health awareness camps.
