Dr. Avnish Jolly, Chandigarh 14th August, 2008 :FXB India Suraksha, Volunteers organized adolescent and teenage meet at Sector 32c, Volunteers organized the meet with intention of cultivating Knowledge on issue of Body development, Sexuality, and HIV/AIDS. Dr. Kavita Chavan, Deputy Director (STI) presided over the meeting.
Ms. Praveen (Volunteer FXB India Suraksha) welcomed the guest and explained the rationale of the meet. Dr. Kavita through her lucid and effective communication skill mesmerized the participants and promoted them ask questions related to sexuality and HIV/AIDS. Dr. Kavita stressed on HIV testing before marriage and Safer sex practices.
Dr. Kavita explained various activities of S.A.C.S Chandigarh and appreciated the efforts of concern individuals and organization working in the area of HIV/AIDS and protection of Sexual and Reproductive Rights of Women.
Young girls asked several questions related to menstruations, periods and troubles related to growing age. Young girls felt immensely pleasured to be in the company of Dr. Kavita and categorically accepted that large numbers of program should be held among adolescent & teenage girls, of economically and socially deprived section so that they can gain more information on Health issues, which they are devoid of due to their socio-economic position.
Mr. Umesh Jai prakash Baurai, (program coordinator) expressed happiness on the success
Of program conducted by FXB India volunteers and felt that organization strategy of developing young girls’ volunteers is on right path and hope that in future developed volunteers will initiate health related programs in other economically and socially backward areas. He informed that around 40 adolescent and teenage girls participated in the program and few among them come under high risk group.
Mr. Raja ram Gupta (Orw FXB India Suraksha,) distributed HIV/AIDS related Pamphlets and IEC material provided by Chandigarh State AIDS Control Society. He thank all the participants for giving their precious time and support to FXB India Suraksha endeavors.