Kerala AIDS e Forum: April 2012

Friday, April 27, 2012

Invitation to Join - Promoting Health & Dignity Together

ഒത്തൊരുമിച്ചു പ്രോത്സാഹിപ്പിക്കാം - ആരോഗ്യവും അഭിമാനവും

The 29th International AIDS Candlelight Memorial will take place on 20 May 2012 at several locations worldwide. It would be great to have your organization's/community's involvement in this global event - one of the world's oldest and largest grassroots mobilization campaigns for HIV awareness. Plan a commemoration, and complete the registration form at http://bit.ly/IACM-2012. Please also forward this message to other organizations who may be interested. For your convenience, some of the basic information about this program is given below as Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).

With 33 million people living with HIV today, the International AIDS Candlelight Memorial serves as an important intervention for global solidarity, breaking down barriers of stigma and discrimination, and giving hope to new generations. More than just a memorial, it serves as a community mobilization campaign to raise social consciousness. It is coordinated internationally by the Global Network of People living with HIV (GNP+).

Please extend your support and solidarity in "Promoting Health and Dignity Together".

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How can I register?

Registration is free of cost. Please visit http://bit.ly/IACM-2012 to submit the online form.

How can I organize?

You can plan and organize an event depending on the profile, reach, and resources of your organization. There is no set pattern for events, so you are free to be creative and come up with innovative ideas in accordance with the theme of the program - "Promoting Health and Dignity Together". Please download the coordinator's manual available at http://bit.ly/IACM-Manual for more information.

Why should I register?

You will become part of a global network and will be virtually joining hands in solidarity with thousands of people worldwide.
Your organization's name will be displayed on the website and thus bringing more visibility to your activities and potential collaborations.
You will receive important notifications from the official international coordinating agency GNP+.
You will have later opportunities for leadership within your locality or through the Candlelight program itself. For eg. National Coordinators are usually selected from previous community coordinators.

What if my organization cannot participate this year?

Even if your organization is not organizing an event this year, you can get involved and express solidarity in several ways:
Lookout for nearby organizations who are having an event this year in your area through the website, and join hands with them.
Spread the word. Pass on this email to potential organizations who may be interested.
Don't forget to "Like" our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/IACM.India and also to suggest it to your friends.

Is there any funding available from GNP+ for organising IACM?

Please refer the coordinators manual available at http://bit.ly/IACM-Manual for important tips on raising funds. However, there is no funding available from GNP+ directly to support community events.

Where Can I find more information?

Please visit www.candlelightmemorial.org or http://www.facebook.com/IACM.India

Or write to Coordinator.IACM.India@gmail.com

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Orukkam 1st Press Release [1 Attachment]

[Attachment(s) from Malabar Cultural Forum included]

Dear All,

                   Greetings from MCF team,


Highlighted in the attachment is the 1st press release in DECCAN Chronicle about Orukkam-12, 12th annual get together of MCF on 30th may 2012. We heartily welcome you to our program.

Malabar Cultural Forum

49/1628, OPP BANK OF BARODA,

VANDIPETTA, NADAKKAVU

KOZHIKODE-11

PH:04352369683

Naz Foundation International invites Expression of Interest from Malayalam translators

Dear Forum Members,

Naz Foundation International's Regional Office is planning to hire the services of translators and reviewers to undertake translation and review of technical resources, manuals and BCC materials related to male-to-male sexuality, MSM and HIV, and sexual health.

Documents are to be translated/reviewed into Malayalam and other languages like Hindi, Urdu, Bangla, Singhalese, Marathi, Kannada, Telugu, Gujarati, Punjabi and Tamil. Original documents are in English.

Detailed TOR and format of application can be downloaded from the home page of NFI's website www.nfi.net

Interested translators are requested to submit their Expression of Interest to: ajai@nfi.net on or before 3^rd May 2012

The format for submitting the EoI is available in the TOR. Those applications not submitted in the specified format will be rejected.

With Best regards

S Ajai Kumar

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Knowledge and Media Manager

Naz Foundation International

Regional Office

9 Gulzar Colony, New Berry Lane

Lucknow 226001, India

Tel: +91 522 2205781/2

Fax: +91 522 2205783

Email: ajai@nfi.net

Help support work with marginalised MSM and TG: http://www.nfi.net/donations.htm

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The information contained in this document is confidential information intended for your use only. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you receive this information in error, please notify us by emailing the original to the sender. Any views or opinions presented are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of NFI unless otherwise specifically stated. If the content of this email is to become contractually binding, it must be made on paper and signed by a duly authorised representative of NFI.

Sunday, April 22, 2012

Red Ribbon Express 2012 Schedule in Kerala

As you know Red Ribbon Express (RRE) train campaign is being implemented by M/o Health & Family Welfare with the objective of increasing awareness and improving access to services for HIV/AIDS and communicable diseases including TB, Malaria and to increase access to Reproductive & Child Health primarily in rural areas of the country. Two phases of the campaign completed in 2007-08 and 2009-10. Given the huge success of these two phases, the third phase of Red Ribbon Express is launched from Delhi on 12^th January 2012 to commemorate National Youth Day. While optimizing on the theme of National Youth Day, this time the renewed focus of the RRE project will be on youth. Special effort will be made for mobilizing youth. Similarly, the communication material will be more interactive and youth friendly in dedicated space of a coach with provision of relevant services.

Here we are attaching a design of the RRE schedule in Kerala and request all of you to take part in the promotion of RRE Campaign by adding it in your face book page and give maximum coverage to the RRE Campaign in Kerala through sharing with your friends circle and may also mail to your friends for information.

Regards

Nijo, Kerala SACS

Red Ribbon Express Kerala Schedule 2012

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"A Light can never light another lamp unless it continues to burn its own flame"

Nijo V.J
Consultant (Youth Affairs)
Kerala State AIDS Control Society
Dept. of Health & Family Welfare
(Government of Kerala)
Red Cross Road
Thiruvananthapuram - 695 035
Kerala State

Ph: +91 9496020816 (M)
+91 471 2304882, (O)
Fax: +91 471 2305183

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Attachment(s) from NIJO V.J