PROGRAMS AND EVENTS

Programs Outlined for the Celebration in Nigeria

6-Nov
Roundtable discussion Program on HIV/AIDS Youth Awareness. Time is 10.00 a.m. Organized by PAS Consultant, Abuja with American Corner, Abuja and PLWH (Stephen Musa). Venue: American Corner, Abuja

16-Nov
Rally, followed immediately by training program to be facilitated by Student Peer Health Educators. PEPFAR University grantee - University of Calabar (incorporates Cross Rivers State University of Technology)


24-Nov
Scene-setter Thursday Briefing on PEPFAR for World AIDS Day - on November 24th, featuring the Ambassador, NACA Chairman, Professor Babatunde Osotimehin and the Honorable Minister of Health, Professor Eyitayo Lambo. The Briefing will be held either at the Minister's Conference Room or the International Conference Center. Time is 11:00 a.m. PAS, US Embassy Abuja

29-Nov - 30-Nov
Visit to high risk areas (night joints) to provide HIV/AID awareness; lecture, rally and drama on campus, radio jingles slots on National Television Authority (NTA) to create awareness and promote voluntary testing (PEPFAR University grantee - University of Abuja)


29-Nov
AIDS Video "A Closer Walk" Screening - to feature in NTA's "Tuesday Live" on November 29th, 2005 at 11:00 p.m. followed by a panel discussion. The panel discussion will feature NACA, USAID, NPLWA and one other PEPFAR Nigeria partner. PAS, US Embassy Abuja

30-Nov to 2-Dec
Enlightenment campaigns in the host community, commissioning of community billboards on HIV/AIDS in the host community, and drama presentation PEPFAR University grantee - University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri, Bornu State

30-Nov to 2-Dec
Rally on Campus; Joint rally with Colation of NGOs in Sokoto for the host communities PEPFAR University grantee Usman Danfodyo University, Sokoto

1-Dec to 7-Dec
- Rally (Dec.1);
- Seminar for Leaders of Students Association (Dec. 2);
- Workshop for Female Students on Life Skills & protection from STDs (Dec.3);
- Workshop for male students on avoiding risky behaviors (Dec. 4);
- Workshop for Freshmen (Dec.5);
- AIDS Talk for all Students (Dec. 6);
- Drama for Life Skills, behaviors change and awareness (Dec. 7);
- Second Stage of for peer educators on HIV/AIDS counseling and community Dec. 7);
- Special Senate on Curriculum for HIV/AIDS (Dec. 7)
PEPFAR University grantee - Federal University of Technology, Yola

1-Dec
Carnival, Exhibition and Drama PEPFAR University grantee - University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State

1-Dec
Rally on the university campus and rallies in four High Schools in Edo State PEPFAR University grantee - University of Benin, Benin City

1-Dec
Rallies on the main campus and at the College of Medicine campus PEPFAR University grantee - University of Lagos, Akoka


1-Dec
AIDS Walk followed immediately by an awareness seminar on HIV/AIDS PEPFAR University grantee - University of Agriculture, Abeokuta


1-Dec
Drama Night PEPFAR University grantee - Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State

1-Dec
Community program on HIV/AIDS by students of the institutions with focus on awareness creation - they would wear their promotional T-shirts and face caps PEPFAR University grantee - Benson Idahosa University, Benin, Benin City

1-Dec
NTA A.M. Express Interview Program at 6:30a.m. with Dr. Rudolph Stewart and Bright Aleruchi, National President of Youth in Nigeria, Port Harcourt (PEPFAR Media grantee) Youth in Nigeria Port Harcourt

1-Dec
Grant Finale of the football match competition among schools in Rivers States and presentation of trophies to winning schools- (afternoon to evening program) PEPFAR Media grantee - Youth in Nigeria Port Harcourt

1-Dec
HIV/AIDS Walk -December 1, 2005 (morning event) Girl Child Art Foundation Awka, Anambra State

1-Dec
Concert on HIV/AIDS - December 2, 2005 (evening event until dawn) PEPFAR Media grantee - Girl Child Art Foundation Awka, Anambra State

1-Dec
HIV/AIDS Walk - December 1, 2005 (morning event). PEPFAR Media grantee - AIDS Information Center International Abuja

1-Dec
Drama Presentation at UNILAG, Lagos PAS, US Consulate Lagos

1-Dec
"HIV/AIDS Awareness Refreshment" for youths and handicapped. This would hold at our American Corner. The program would take the form of lectures, free interaction, meal, etc with the participants. Venue: American Corner Kaduna

2-Dec
Rally PEPFAR University grantee - Lagos State University, Ojo

4-Dec
Marathon; Destigmatization program involving students living with HIV and the Representatives of the Network of People Living With HIV/AIDS as co-facilitators PEPFAR University grantee - Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

6-Dec
Roundtable discussion Program at American Corner Ibadan. This discussion will be based on this year's theme which is Stop AIDS, Keep the Promise. PAS, US Consulate Lagos