To reduce the occurrence of new sexually transmitted infections (incidence), particularly HIV, among youth
Objectives of Red Ribbon Clubs:
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.
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.
Additional Objectives:
To encourage blood donations.
To serve as forums for medical students to participate in the fight against HIV/AIDS.
Under the support of Pondicherry AIDS Control society our college organise AIDS and Blood Donation awareness through Rally and special lectures. We use to conduct competitions like quiz , essay writing and Elocutions on AIDS and Blood Donation awareness. Every year we organise Blood Donation Camps and our students often donate blood for emergency cases.