Young women are the
highest risk category in Ghana in terms of HIV/AIDS. At the same time,
they are often faced with challenges that limit their abilities to make
good decisions | PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS |
|
Young Women's HIV/AIDS Awareness Radio Series |
Young women are the
highest risk category in Ghana in terms of HIV/AIDS. At the same time,
they are often faced with challenges that limit their abilities to make
good decisions on
prevention. To address this issue, CMFD facilitated a group of young
women to develop, write and produce radio messages or Public Service
Announcements (PSAs) about HIV/AIDS. The young women ranged in age from
15 years to 18 years.
Together, they discussed and prioritized what issues are most relevant to themselves and their friends. They went on to write a number of scripts, approaching HIV/AIDS awareness from different aspects. As a team they reviewed each others scripts, made suggestions and helped each other to translate them into local languages. Although none have any previous experience in voicing, they have all responded fantastically to coaching, and are voiced their scripts with great results.
The PSAs along with background materials were distributed free of charge to radio stations in Ghana. A corresponding literacy booklet, with audio cassette, was given to literacy programmes.