GOVT. COLLEGE JHANDUTTA
Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh, INDIA

Red Ribbon Club

Red Ribbon Club is a movement started by the Government of India in schools and colleges through which students will spread awareness of HIV / AIDS. It envisages instilling a charitable mind among all the students to extend their help towards developing healthy lifestyles, donating blood to all the needy by promotion of Regular voluntary blood donation. The Red Ribbon Club of Govt College Jhandutta organizes lectures, presentations, various competitions and rallies to promote awareness on the above-cited issues and remains actively engaged in raising awareness about HIV/AIDS and encouraging people to donate blood.

Objectives :

• To reduce HIV infection among youth by raising their risk perception through behaviour change communication.
• To induce among youth the spirit to help and support people living with HIV/AIDS thereby reducing stigma and discrimination against PLHIVs.
• To motivate youth and build their capacity as peer educators and change agents by developing their skills in leadership, negotiation, and team building.
• To increase awareness of sexual reproductive health and HIV/AIDS.
• To impart skills in communication, self-protection, negotiation, and effective group interaction.
• To encourage blood donations.
• To serve as forums for students to participate in the fight against HIV/AIDS.