- YAA (Youth for Aids Awareness) aims to develop awareness about HIV/AIDS and related issues. We also aim to take concrete action to support those currently affected by HIV/AIDS.
- Putting these words into action, YAA recently held an activity, “An educational cosy evening” in the Hoegh on 29th March. A café was also held to sell refreshments. This event was attended by some of the students of RCNUWC.
- The main purpose of the event was to hold discussions on HIV/AIDS and related issues in an informal environment. The topics under discussion were stigma, ARVs, prevention of AIDS and peer education. YAA members also shared personal stories which gave us food for thought as they made the issue less abstract, closer to us.
- All in all, the event offered a deeper understanding into the hot issue of AIDS and gave students the opportunity to share ideas, experiences, and opinions. YAA members felt encouraged to hold more events of this nature in the future.