Tuesday, December 16, 2008

AIDS Fair

Kaitlyn and I recently completed a big project which was a fair to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS. We spent about four months planning and organizing the event, working alongside another organization in Nagarote. Kaitlyn, two young women, and I were able to gather various organizations together to create an educational and fun experience for the community. We focused mainly on young adults, but received participation from all ages. The result was the first annual AIDS Day fair for our town.

Below are some pictures of the fair!

AIDS Fair

People taking free HIV tests at the fair.

Young people learning how to use condoms. We received a very
large donation of condoms and ended up giving out thousands.

CILIAS, one of the national organizations that participated
in our fair. The had all kinds of educational materials, including
the wooden penises in the picture, and sold crafts made by
people living with HIV/AIDS

One of my incredible posters of the fair's schedule.

Kaitlyn's volleyball team competing at the fair.

The two of us next to the stand that we shared with the
organization who helped us organize the fair. Yes, we did
wear our Peace Corps t-shirts on purpose.