Red Ribbon Club

About the Cell

The Red Ribbon Club (RRC) is a voluntary on-campus awareness and intervention program for students in educational institutions, initiated and supported by the Tamil Nadu State AIDS Control Society (TNSACS). Since 2021, the Red Ribbon Club (RRC) at Kaamadhenu Arts and Science College has organized a wide range of activities and training programs, including blood donation camps and awareness programs on environment preservation, HIV/AIDS, and drug abuse. RRC aims to empower the youth with accurate information on HIV/AIDS prevention, care, support, and treatment, building their capacities as peer educators in disseminating messages on positive health behavior. RRC is envisioned to instill in all students the values of service, promote healthy lifestyles, and increase access to safe blood through regular voluntary blood donation.

Objectives

• Impart skills on communication, self-protection, negotiation, and effective group interaction
• Prepare youth as peer educators/agents of change by developing their skills on leadership and team building
• Serve as forum for students to participate in the fight against HIV/AIDS
• To organize regular blood donation camps to contribute to the availability of safe blood for those in need

Roles and Responsibilities

• Acquire comprehensive knowledge about HIV/AIDS, Voluntary Blood Donation, and associated issues
• Secure resources to support the Club's initiatives
• Actively engage in competitions and community outreach programs both within and outside the campus
• Orient newcomers about the objectives and activities of the Club and contribute to the sustainability of the Club
• Utilize developed life skills and leadership qualities to serve as peer educators, enhancing HIV/AIDS risk perception, and promoting negotiation skills