Riley Orton Foundation
  • Home
  • About Us
    • What we Believe
    • Our Story
    • Our Team
    • OUR PARTNERS
    • Policy Statements
  • WHAT WE DO
    • EDUCATION PROGRAM
    • CLIMATE SOLUTIONS CHALLENGE 2025
  • Impact Stories
  • Volunteer with Us
    • STEM CAMP VOLUNTEER FACILITATORS 2025
    • Kenya Volunteer Trips 2025
    • Careers
  • Contact Us
  • Donate

Impact Stories

HIV/AIDS AWARENESS CAMPAIGN IN NDIRU IN JULY 2023

7/6/2023

0 Comments

 
Picture
According to the recently released report by KDHS, there are 98 new HIV/AIDS infections every week among adolescents aged 15 -19 years.  Some are unaware when they contracted the virus, transmitting it to other adolescents. On 6TH JULY, we had an HIV/AIDS awareness session at Ndiru mixed secondary school in Seme, Kisumu County on our on-going HIV/AIDS awareness campaign. The session was successful as information on HIV prevention, treatment, and care was effectively communicated while actively involving 170 girls in discussions. We also donated 2 bales of sanitary towels to the guidance and counseling department.
Picture
​The session began with an introduction to HIV/AIDS and its prevalence in the community. The facilitators emphasized the importance of prevention methods such as abstinence, condom use, and faithfulness in relationships. They then highlighted the significance of regular HIV testing to know one's status and seek appropriate treatment. The girls were engaged in interactive discussions, encouraging them to ask questions and share their knowledge about HIV/AIDS. Many of the girls showed a good understanding of the disease, but some misconceptions misguided them and this was addressed and corrected.
​
The session also focused on the risks that increase the chances of contracting HIV/AIDS among adolescents, such as drug and substance abuse i.e. the negative consequences of these behaviors and how they contribute to the spread of HIV/AIDS. They emphasized the need for the participants to avoid such harmful practices and instead engage in positive activities that promote their overall well-being.
​

Treatment and adherence to drugs were other important topics covered during the session. The facilitators explained the different types of antiretroviral therapy (ART) available and stressed the importance of taking medications as prescribed to maintain good health. They also discussed the concept of opportunistic diseases and how they affect individuals living with HIV/AIDS.

In addition, students were then educated about sexual abuse, including different types of sexual abuse e.g. unwanted touching, rape or attempted rape, sexual exploitation, verbal or visual harassment, grooming, and molestation. Perpetrators: People who can abuse students including individuals known to them (family members, friends, or acquaintances), as well as strangers. What to do in case they are molested and reporting procedures.

We then briefly educated the girls on menstrual hygiene: managing their first period, capturing blood, disposing of used sanitary towels, keeping clean during menstruation, and managing cramps.

The objectives for the sessions were met as students were able to identify risky behaviors, understand prevention measures, and gained more understanding of the disease e.g. preventing stigma & treatment, differentiating myths, and the true information about HIV/AIDS. The girls later received sanitary towels.
0 Comments

Your comment will be posted after it is approved.


Leave a Reply.

    Riley Orton Foundation

    Riley Orton Foundation (ROF)  provides holistic education and promotes gender equality in STEM education to ensure girls and a community with the agency to realize their full potential

    Hear From Our Students

    Archives

    April 2025
    March 2025
    February 2025
    January 2025
    December 2024
    June 2024
    April 2024
    November 2023
    September 2023
    July 2023
    June 2023
    May 2023
    April 2023
    January 2023
    December 2022
    October 2018
    September 2018
    August 2018
    June 2018
    May 2018
    February 2018
    November 2017
    August 2017
    June 2017
    May 2017
    April 2017
    February 2017
    January 2017
    November 2016
    October 2016
    September 2016
    August 2016
    June 2016
    May 2016
    March 2016
    October 2015
    July 2015
    June 2015
    March 2015
    February 2015
    January 2015
    August 2014
    March 2014
    February 2014
    January 2014
    November 2013
    September 2013
    August 2013
    July 2013
    May 2013
    March 2013
    February 2013
    January 2013

    Categories

    All

    RSS Feed

About Us​

About Us
Our Team
Stories

Sponsorship

Donate
Get Involved
Programs
Donate

Contact Us

Contact Page

© COPYRIGHT 2025. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Picture
Picture
Picture
  • Home
  • About Us
    • What we Believe
    • Our Story
    • Our Team
    • OUR PARTNERS
    • Policy Statements
  • WHAT WE DO
    • EDUCATION PROGRAM
    • CLIMATE SOLUTIONS CHALLENGE 2025
  • Impact Stories
  • Volunteer with Us
    • STEM CAMP VOLUNTEER FACILITATORS 2025
    • Kenya Volunteer Trips 2025
    • Careers
  • Contact Us
  • Donate