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.
Objectives of Red Ribbon Club
- To encourage blood donations.
- To serve as forums for medical students to participate in the fight against HIV/AIDS.
Role of the Red Ribbon Club
- Promote Regular voluntary blood donation by young people and increase access to safe and adequate quantities of blood.
- Conducting AIDS awareness programs.
- Making Blood Group Directory.
- Observance of Important days.
- Educate youth with correct, concise and adequate information.
- Enable youth, especially the female students, to identify and understand situations of exploitation and abuse.
Programs
- HIV-AIDS Awareness rally
- Candle Rally
- Lecture’s on AIDS & Society
- Health Checking Camp
- Blood testing Camp
- Blood denotation Camp
- Street Play on AIDS
