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Discriminating against people who are infected with HIV/AIDS or
anyone thought to be at risk of infection violates individual
human rights and endangers public health. Everyone infected with
and affected by HIV/AIDS deserves compassion and support. 
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 You do not
get HIV from: local myths/misconceptions
· kissing, hugging, shaking hands
· casual, everyday contact
· using swimming pools, toilet seats
· sharing bed linen, eating utensils, food
· mosquito and other insect bites
· coughing, sneezing
 HIV/AIDS Treatment
Over the past several years, researchers have made significant advances
in treatment options for HIV/AIDS. Antiretroviral drugs specifically
attack retroviruses, such as HIV. Combinations of three of more ARVs,
commonly called "drug cocktails", are effective in reducing the concentration
of HIV in infected individuals by slowing the spread of HIV.
Besides drug therapy, good nutrition significantly contributes to living
longer and healthier. A high caloric intake, with sufficient protein
and complex carbohydrates, defends against malnutrition, mal absorption
of nutrients, immunosuppression and muscle wasting.
What can young
people do?
Young people can be Youth Activists To help coordinate events in your
community, refer to the following planning guidelines and suggested
activities (adapted from Be a Force for Change, Resource Booklet
by the American Association for World Health)
1. Learn and Understand how HIV and AIDS affects you and your community.
2. Identify individuals and organizations in your community interested
in planning activities
3. Define collective objectives and goals. What do you want to provide
to your community through the event? Who do you want to reach?
4. Choose an activity or activities with defined objectives, reach
consensus, and outline how to sustain long term commitment.
5. Include the media in your activity planning process. Getting your
messages out through television, radio or newspaper is a highly effective
way of reaching your target audience.
6. Create a planning schedule. Make sure to delegate specific activities
and responsibilities.
7. Obtain resources. Establish partners and secure the necessary
funds.
8. Evaluate the activities during the planning stages as well as
after the event so that you can remember how to improve the process.
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