HIV/AIDS AND THE YOUTH

HIV/AIDS is a disaster in our region .In Lugari, in the year 2006, an organization known as KANADEP did a rapid assesment on knowledge and practice related to HIV/AIDS among the youth and it was found that  it was wanting .The youth in the villages were mopped and brought for an awareness training and were trained on knowing their status .This initiative brought in support from the provincial administration  who helped to sensitize the youth .After the training, the youth in the area spread   the message as fire and many youth were tested in big numbers .They  ensured that their peers also get tested .The HIV/AIDS awareness was enhanced and people started changing  their behaviour  and many knew about the  risks involved  in their immoral behaviours.

Location: LUGARI MARKET AREA, LUGARI, KENYA