Biker duo embarks on a mission to create awareness on AIDS (ToI: 20 Nov 2012)

 

Note: Would be useful if someone can please clarify the epidemiology in this - "On why they chose south India, they said 39% people are prone to HIV, the break-up being 21% in Andhra, 10% in Karnataka, and 8% in Kerala."

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Biker duo embarks on a mission to create awareness on AIDS

Times of India |  20 Nov 2012

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MYSORE: These two youths are on a mission to create awareness among people on HIV/ AIDS, global warming and tiger conservation. 

George Daniel, an employee of a Bangalore-based MNC, and Harish, a businessman running a marketing agency, have taken leave for 10 days for a cause. The duo will travel between Mysore and Kanyakumari on a two-wheeler. 

"Through the campaign, we want to inspire others to do their bit to society," says George Daniel. The campaign-on-wheels, which began here on Monday, will end in a week's time. 

Speaking on how the idea came about, they said: "We had earlier done over 60 street plays in Bangalore and Mysore under Thy Kingdom Foundation to create awareness on HIV/AIDS. This campaign is to take the campaign further." 

The duo will tour three states -- Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Kerala. On why they chose south India, they said 39% people are prone to HIV, the break-up being 21% in Andhra, 10% in Karnataka, and 8% in Kerala. "Every day, around 1,000 people across the globe get infected by HIV. There are about 3.4 million living with AIDS," Harish said. 

They will ride through Kerala state and return through Tamil Nadu on Royal Enfield (350cc) covering 1,600km. "En route, we halt at hamlets, public health centres and schools, where we will distribute pamphlets and interact with the people there on the issues," they said. 

On Save Tiger campaign, Harish said it is high time people join hands to save the national animal, which is on the verge of extinction. "Tigers have fallen prey to poachers as its skin and teeth are valuable in international market. Today, we have only 1,400-plus tigers in India," Harish said, adding: "Also, the climate is changing for the worse, and the onus is on us to cut down carbon footprints. Every individual is feeling the heat of global warming."

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