Panaji: To celebrate International Youth Day (IYD) 2024, the Goa State AIDS Control Society (GSACS), in coordination with Shri Bhumika Nursing College and Shri Bhumika Higher Secondary School in Poriem-Sattari, will launch an Intensified Information Education & Communication (IEC) Campaign on August 12. The state-level function will be held at 10:30 AM at Shri Bhumika Nursing College and Shri Bhumika Higher Secondary School, Poriem-Sattari. Dr Deviya Rane, MLA of Poriem and Chairperson of the Goa Forest Development Corporation, will grace the event and inaugurate the 171st Red Ribbon Club (RRC) at the venue.
This year’s IEC campaign is part of a nationwide initiative to enhance HIV/AIDS awareness, running from August 12th, 2024, to October 31st, 2024. The campaign aims to strengthen efforts in combating HIV/AIDS across the country. The function will feature a dynamic Flash Mob performance and a Flash Troupe performance, adding a vibrant element to the event.
During the campaign, Health Centres and GSACS-funded NGOs across Goa will engage in awareness activities in 390 villages, including Panchayats and schools. The campaign will feature 60 Flash Mobs and 100 folk troupe performances across Goa, particularly targeting rural areas. Additionally, a robust social media campaign will be conducted to further spread awareness. Also, 26 Red Ribbon Youth Clubs will be established in rural areas by the Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangthan (NYKS).
