This was a recent Focus Group discussion with community youth leaders, and student leaders, in Caldwell, a community were our organization is based. This is the Multipurpose Youth Peace-building Center, constructed in 2006 with founding from the United Nation's Mission in Liberia - UNMIL. This focus group discussion, is to plan a coherent youth led activity ahead of the 2010 HIV/Aids Candle Light memorial service, held every may; were young people will be engaging in sporting and awareness festivities to highlight the issues of discrimination and stigma against people living with HIV/Aids and demand government's attention to the need for providing adequate support services and systems.
This is a very powerful photo and explanation, Thomas! It looks like there are many motivated youth and students leaders in your community!
ReplyDeleteHow was the theme of stigma and discrimination chosen for the candlelight vigil?
yes, great photo indeed. I also realized that many people are involved in planning meeting, thats really good. Its something we are lacking in Turkey for instance. Cant wait to see photos from activities.
ReplyDeleteGreat work Thomas!! Inspiring to see so many young people engaged in your community. Stigma and discrimination against people living with HIV is a very serious issue that must be addressed in order turn the tide on HIV. I would be interested to learn more about how the vigil went and what kind of impact it had on the community.
ReplyDeleteGreat work! Looking forward to more :)
I Appreciate Thomas. The issue of stigma is raised by many mates in this cause. what are some of the inadequacies you want the government to take action on?
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to your next post Thomas! :)
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