RRC - Overview

RED RIBBON CLUB (RRC)

ABOUT RED RIBBON:

Red Ribbon is the international symbol of HIV and AIDS awareness. It is being worn by increasing number of people around the world to demonstrate their care and concern about HIV and AIDS -for those who are living with HIV, for those who are ill, for those who have died and for those who care for and support those directly affected.

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.

If someone is offered a Red Ribbon, he is asked to take it and wear it as a tribute to the millions of people living with or affected by HIV / AIDS worldwide. Anyone can wear a Red Ribbon. There is no ‘official’ Red Ribbon. You can make your own to wear.

Wearing a Red Ribbon is the first step in the fight against HIV / AIDS. It can be worn on any day of the year, but especially on World AIDS Day (i.e. 1st December). The next step is to do something more for those suffering from HIV / AIDS.

• RED RIBBON CLUB:

Mainstreaming of HIV & AIDS and ensuring safe blood are major activities to control the spread of HIV & AIDS in the country. Of the over 1 billion youth (ages 15-24), worldwide, some 10 million youth are living with HIV: Everyday ,an estimated 6,000 youth are infected with the virus .Out of 2.47 million estimated population infected by HIV in India, 88.7% are in the age group of 15-49 years. In view of this, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of India has proposed to establish a network with universities and educational institutions to generate awareness regarding HIV & AIDS and to promote Voluntary Blood Donation to ensure safe blood and implement preventive programmes on HIV & AIDS.

Under the NACP III youth have been identified as a vulnerable group requiring special attention. Recognizing the heterogeneity of the youth NACP III aims to promote Red Ribbon Clubs to cover youth at risk to HIV both in campuses as well as in community.

• Goal of Red Ribbon Clubs:

To reduce the occurrence of new sexually transmitted infections (incidence), particularly HIV, among youth

• Objectives of Red Ribbon Clubs:

      1. Primary Objective:

• 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.

      2. Secondary objectives:

• 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.

       3. Additional Objectives:

• To encourage blood donations.

SVB. GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE, KOILKUNTLA

RED RIBBON CLUB COMMITTEE FORM 2021-2022

Committee	Name	Designation
Name of the Chief Patron(Principal)	Dr. K. Venugopal	Principal
RRC Co-ordinator	Dr. H. Ramasubba Reddy	Lect.in Zoology
Name of the Member	Dr. K. Rajasekhar	Lect.in Commerce