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India
Worldwide, HIV is most common in youth between the ages of 15 and 24 years. We envision a future where no one hears those devastating words, “You’ve tested positive for HIV.” This vision is what compels us to take action where there is need.
Since 2003, the Hughes Foundation, in partnership with LEADS Outreach, has sponsored projects to educate and encourage youth and adults infected and affected by HIV/AIDS. Jerry equips thousands of young people with the knowledge they need to prevent the spread of HIV, through the life-changing message of his personal story.
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Hughes Foundation projects in India provide:
- HIV/AIDS Education in public schools and universities.
- Leadership Training which provides sustainable prevention awareness.
- Week-Long Youth Camps that provide positive guidance and HIV/AIDS prevention education.
- Medical Clinics offering free exams for children.
- School support for 80 children who live in the slums of Nagpur and who are affected by HIV/AIDS.
In 2007, our accomplishments in India include the following:
- Held annual Youth camp where more than 300 youth attended, which was the
highest number of campers ever.
- Led first-ever HIV/AIDS Leadership seminar at camp for every camper.
Every youth received a Hughes Foundation certificate, which entitled them to lead
HIV/AIDS education in their home city.
- Directed HIV/AIDS Religious Leaders Retreat to teach religious leaders the
facts on HIV/AIDS and how to care for those living with HIV/AIDS in their religious
communities.
- Began new partnership with YMCA and led session to over 200 HIV+ women
and children.
In 2008, our initiatives in India include the following:
- Prepare foundation and partners for an all HIV+ retreat in Nagpur for women
and their children, which will take place in early 2009.
- Develop multimedia educational tools in native language/dialects for year-round
HIV/AIDS education.
- Prepare HIV/AIDS education to be led by our partners at the annual Youth Camp.
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Marketing in India:
Read the following insert, written in Hindi, which has been handed out to people in Nagpur, India. The insert communicates worldwide statistics on HIV/AIDS and encourages those who are living with HIV/AIDS to contact our Hughes Foundation volunteer staff in Nagpur, India for loving support. This insert also encourages churches to work together and love those living with HIV/AIDS"
Nagpur, India Communication Insert
Projected expenses for our projects in India will exceed $10,000 this year. Please consider giving generously to promote HIV/AIDS prevention in India, and around the world.
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