A Correspondent
Hojai: SOS Children’s Village Hojai’s Family Strengthening Program (FSP) observed ‘World AIDS Day’ with a series of awareness-raising events across its FS Clusters, including Dhanuhar Basti, Hira Basti, Milik Basti, and Hawaipur on Sunday. The program aimed to educate the community, especially children and youth, about HIV/AIDS, its transmission, and preventive measures.
A key feature of the day was a mass rally organized by the Bal Panchayat children and community members. Participants carried placards bearing informative messages and slogans designed to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS. Additionally, SRISTI, a social action cultural group from Guwahati, performed a street play that focused on HIV prevention.
The event also highlighted important resources available for HIV/AIDS care and support, such as Integrated Counselling and Testing Centres (ICTCs), Red Ribbon Clinics, free medications, transportation assistance, and access to social security schemes for people living with HIV (PLWHIV). Attendees were also informed about the toll-free helpline 1097 for further guidance.
The program was coordinated by the Animators and Tutors of the FS Clusters, with oversight from Chitta Ranjan Mohanty, Assistant Director, and Mr. Niranjan Das, Senior Co-worker of SOS Children’s Village Hojai. Through this initiative, SOS CV Hojai demonstrated its commitment to empowering the community with essential knowledge and resources to protect themselves and others from HIV/AIDS, fostering a safe and informed environment for all.
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