On December 4th 2010, VVOB supported five events marking World AIDS Day at teacher training institutes in Thai Nguyen, Quang Ninh, Nghe An, Quang Nam and Quang Ngai. World AIDS Day is globally organised on December 1st, dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV infection. In Vietnam, World AIDS Day is part of the national action month for HIV/AIDS prevention and control.
Over 2500 student teachers and 100 teacher trainers participated in the 5 simultaneously organised events. They were joined by provincial officials and media. The teacher training institutes, Youth Union and Women’s Union cooperated in the organisation and facilitation, with active participation of student teachers. The events showed a mix of information and communication sessions, plays, music and dance performances concluded by the ‘Condom Chain of Life’ competition.
