Red Ribbon Club

Red Ribbon is a globally recognised symbol for HIV/AIDS awareness. Establishment of Red Ribbon Clubs was an important initiative undertaken by the Government of India to spread awareness about HIV/AIDS and associated myths among the youth and empower them as per educators.

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. But the Red Ribbons are not enough. The Red Ribbon is only a useful symbol in the long run, when attached to words and deeds that actually make a difference.

Objective

1. - To increase awareness among youth on sexual reproductive health and HIV/AIDS.
2. - Educate youth with correct, concise and adequate information and heighten their level of awareness about HIV AIDS, STI and other related issues
3. - Enable youth to identify and understand situations of exploitation and abuse.
4. - Sensitize the youth regarding care and support needs of people affected with HIV AIDS and instill in them the spirit to reduce the stigma and discrimination against them.