Activity calendar RRC, 2021-22.

Activities of RRC, 2020-21.

RED RIBBON CLUB

Government Degree College, Nowshera

 

• ABOUT RED RIBBON CLUB:

The Red Ribbon Club is a movement started by the Government of India in schools and colleges through which, students will spread awareness over HIV / AIDS.It is internationally recognized as a symbol of solidarity and commitment to the fight against HIV/AIDS. RRC empowers students in the age group of 17-25 years, by giving them information and life-skills to protect themselves from HIV/AIDS and by changing the most active among them into PEER EDUCATORS.

• THE RED RIBBON SYMBOLIZES:

CARE AND CONCERN:The red ribbon symbolizes care and concern for those who are living with HIV/AIDS,

HOPE: The red ribbon represents a symbol of hope that the search for a vaccine is successful and the quality of life improves for those living with the virus,

SUPPORT:The red ribbon offers a symbolic support for those who are living with HIV/AIDS and for those who have lost their friends, family members or loved ones to AIDS.

 

• OBJECTIVES OF RED RIBBON CLUB:
• To reduce the occurrence of new sexually transmitted infections (incidence), particularly HIV, among youth.
• To prepare youth as peer educators/agents of change both among youth as well as society at large by developing their skills on leadership, advocacy, communication and team building. 
• To increase awareness among youth on sexual reproductive health and HIV/AIDS.
• To impart skills among youth on self-protection, negotiation, and effective group interaction.
• To encourage blood donations.
• Create and train, among the youth, a cadre of peer educators for spreading awareness about HIV-AIDS and its prevention in the community.

 

• COMPOSITION OF RED RIBBON CLUB GDC NOWSHERA:

 

• Prof. Inam Ul Haq (Nodal Officer 1)
• Prof. Pooja Devi (Nodal Officer 2)
• Peer Educators (10 students)
• RRC Members (Students enrolled under RRC)