KHALSA COLEEGE, AMRITSAR

Red Ribbon Club

Khalsa College Amritsar has established a Red Ribbon Club in the college as per guidelines of Government of India and University Grants Commission, New Delhi. This Club aims at harnessing the potential of the youth by equipping them with correct information on HIV/AIDS Prevention, Care, Support and Treatment. It is a voluntary on-campus intervention program for students in educational institutions. It also aims in building their capacities as peer educators, in spreading messages on maintaining positive health behavior and involving more students in voluntary blood donation. The aim of this programme is to address the knowledge, attitude and behavior of youth in the interrelated areas of both HIV/AIDS and sexuality.

Objectives

• To make students aware about HIV/AIDS and reduce new HIV infection among the youth through proper education on sex, sexuality and HIV/AIDS.
• To induce among youth the spirit to help and support people living with HIV/AIDS (PHLA) thereby reducing stigma and discrimination against PHLAs.
• To motivate youth and build their capacity as peer educators and agents of change by developing their skill on Leadership, negotiation and team building.
• To promote voluntary non-remunerated blood donation among youth.

Functioning of Red Ribbon Club

• The Red Ribbon Club of the college will chose President and Secretary of the club from among the enrolled members. Its functioning will be facilitated by a Teacher Incharge nominated by the Principal from the faculty.
• Active RRC members will be selected as leaders and representatives for planning and implementing out-reach activities in their surroundings.

The club will organize the following events.

• Awareness campaigns for the students through debates, workshops and Seminars
• Leadership Training through group discussions, team work.
• Intra- and Inter- University Competitions
• Cultural programmes (Folk art, street play, etc) on the issues.
• Poster exhibitions
• Rallies and Road shows.

Dr. Bhupinder Singh, Department of Punjabi is the Teacher-Incharge of Red Ribbon Club

Red Ribbon Club Activities

Activities 2024-25