RED RIBBON CLUB (RRC)

About

    AGM college of education in its milestone of development has added a new feather to its cap by inaugurating the Red Ribbon Club in the college to combat the social evil – HIV/AIDS.

Under the guidance of the principal and the RRC program officer, 100 students were enrolled as the volunteers of Red Ribbon Club.

The aims and objectives of RRC are as follows

	To create awareness about HIV/AIDS to the student community and general public.
	To propagate proper information regarding HIV/AIDS.
	To alleviate myths and misconception about HIV/AIDS.
	To strengthen the basic moral values among student communities.
	To emphasis more on healthy recreational practices – Yoga, Mediation, Sports, Games and Spirituality.
	Sensitizes the youth regarding care and support needs of PLWHA and instill in them the spirit of helping and supporting the people living with HIV & AIDS (PLWHA) and reduce the stigma and discrimination against them.
	Increase youths’ access to health care services related to STI / HIV/AIDS/drug use.
	Create linkages between youth and governmental, non - governmental agencies and CBOs to access safer and responsible healthy behavior.
	Organize and facilitate voluntary blood donation camps and mobilize the youth for voluntary blood donation.
	Create among the youth a cadre of peer educators for seeking and encouraging positive health behavior as well as ensuring sustainability of the club.

RRC Members