Source: Guyana Chronicle, 24th June, 2008

THE Youth Association for Solidarity and Friendship held its first annual HIV/AIDS awareness workshop during the weekend June 13-15 at Camp Madewini, Timehri, East Bank Demerara.

According to a press release from the association the participants were drawn from Regions 3, 4 and 10. The sessions of the workshop included topics on STI’s HIV/AIDS, Stigma and Discrimination and understanding and caring for the body.

Sessions were facilitated by Peer Educators Ms. Abigail Brower and Tonna Dazzell from the Guyana Red Cross Society.

The release added that the coordinator of the programmed, Mr. Peter Livingstone urged the participants to be involved in the fight against the HIV/AIDS pandemic in their respective communities. He also reinforced the association’s commitment to a safer and HIV/AIDS free society.

During the weekend of activities a special meeting was held and various issues were discussed such as: the organization will implement a school uniform project, which will initiate in the new school term; the organization will be working with other organizations with the aim of dealing with poverty reduction and assisting the less fortunate.

A special committee was established to co-ordinate the activities for the organisation’s annual Christmas party.