Door-to-door campaign
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 21 2013 :
With an aim to spread latest information on prevention of HIV/AIDS, door-to-door campaigns were conducted at different localities of Thoubal, Imphal West and Imphal East districts by Red Ribbon Clubs (RRC) of Nehru Yuva Kendra in association with local clubs of the respective areas.
In Imphal West district, the campaign was taken up in collaboration with Taning Development Club (TDC), Mayang Langjing and All Manipur Girl's Organisation (AMGO), Kwakeithel Thiyam Leikai.
MACS is providing IEC materials to NYK for distribution to the youths and the general public, said a press release.
Under the supervision of Thoubal and Imphal Co-ordinator Y Laksman, volunteers and office bearers of RRC interacted with family members, peers, students, girl hostellers and women workers etc during the campaign.
Prevailing scenario of HIV/AIDS, precautionary measures, role to be played by youth clubs, bridging the gap between PLHIVs and service providers, need for reducing stigma and discrimination were the focused areas of the campaign, added the press release.
In Thoubal district, the programme is being conducted by CERDEO, Sugnu and Youth Sporting Club, Thoubal Kiyam Siphai in their respective areas.