Candlelight Memorial in Okhla,Delhi, May 16, 2004

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International Candlelight Memorial, Sunday, May 16th, 2004, Tehkhand Village

Okhla, New Delhi, India

To mark the International Candlelight Memorial Day, SARDI and SASC are

organizing an event in Tehkhand village of Okhla, on Sunday, May 16th 2004. The

community interventions on issues of HIV/AIDS have been initiated by SASC

recently. With this event, we hope to raise awareness among the community using

an effective Street Play designed and developed by a community based group.

This will be followed by a discussion with the community on issues of HIV/AIDS

facilitated by NITIN (Radio Jockey with Radio Mirchi). We will also be joined by

a Persons Living with AIDS to share his experiences with the community.

The event will be organized in the evening from 6-8 p.m. and will end with a

Candle Light service to honor and appreciate those who are living with HIV and

address the issues of stigma and discrimination, promoting a healthy atmosphere

to live in.

With this event, we hope to facilitate a discussion with the community on

HIV/AIDS and bring out issues of stigma and discrimination existing within

communities and address the myths and misconceptions. We hope that

this interaction will not only dispel existing myths but also address the value

of accepting PLWHAs as a valuable part of our communities.

Programme Schedule

6:00 p.m: Street Theatre Performance by Steps for Change on HIV/AIDS titled,

‘Aai Baat Samajh Mein’

6:30 p.m: Discussion with the community facilitated by SARDI/SASC/Navjyoti staff

6:45 p.m: Session on Myths and Misconceptions facilitated by Famous Radio Jockey

from Radio Mirchi, 98.3 FM, NITIN

7:30 p.m: Address to the community by PLWHA (member of DNP+) on issues of Living

with AIDS

7:45 p.m: Question Answer session facilitated by RJ NITIN

8:00 p.m: Candlelight Service

Directions for VENUE at Tehkhand Village:

From the Outer Ring road, turn into the road towards the Okhla Industrial Area

(opposite the Kalka Temple). Cross the Kalkaji Bus terminal and continue

straight till you reach a roundabout. Continue straight and take the first left

turn towards Tehkhand Village.

The event is in GEETA PARK, G- Block, Tehkhand Village, Okhla Industrial Area

New Delhi.

Looking forward to your participation. Please do join us!

With regards,

Sincerely,

Medha

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Medha Gandhi

South Asian Research & Development Initiative

CA-1-D, Munirka, New Delhi 110 067. India

Tel; 91-11-26180038, 91-11-26181578.

Fax; 91-11-26181578.

E-mail; medha@...

Office; office@...

Website; www.mobilityandhiv.org