GLOBAL YOUTH ACTION AGAINST HIV/AIDS IN GHANA

HIV/AIDS epidemic has been on serious attack on the Ghanaian economy , and if not controlled , will negatively effect the entire economy of Ghana.

The young people are at the centre of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Youth are particulary succceptible to HIV infection and they also carry the burden of caring for family members living with HIV/AIDS.

In Ghana AIDS is shattering young peoples opportunities forhealth adult lives Youth are the future of Ghana, if they are not addressed, they have the real potential to jeopardize that future. There is urgent need to recognize that respond to the concerns of one -half of the Ghana population.

International volunteeers are invited to bring ideas and their way of campaign to help to fight against HIV /AIDS in Ghana. The focus wiil be on the typical areas in Ghana who are unware of the epidemic and this means movement from, one region to other region. The organization intent to campaign and educate youth on the cause of HIV /AIDS, it reality how to control or prevent the disease and awareness creation in general.

The programme will be be held monthly throughout the year 2003, thus from 1st June, 2003 up to the end of the year.

The volunteers will stay with host families, the fee $100 per month. These fees covers one meals (break fast), accommodation, preparatory materials and mannuals, administrative expenses, an experienced team leader and materials for the voluntary works projects, etc.

Discounts are available for you under the following condition:

Three months 5%, Six months 10%, Nine month 20%, One year 30%.