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The Brooklyn United Methodist Church, also called BUMC, launches a massive HIV/AIDS awareness campaign in Minnesota. The project is in response to efforts aimed at fighting against the further spread of HIV/AIDS, especially in minority communities, said Richmond Tobii, Coordinator of the project.
BUMC's efforts are expected to cover volunteer training workshops, resource sharing, screening of inspiring and educational HIV documentary clips, distribution of fact sheets, ethnic-centered publicity blitz, amongst several other outreach activities.
Mr. Tobii said the group intends to conduct these culturally-sensitive activities through special events, musical concerts, sports tournaments, and a host of other appealing means.
The project is named and titled, "LIFT", Liberian Initiative For Transformation. During the last workshop, it highlighted testing, faithfulness in relationship, and using latex condom as ways to prevent the spread of HIV. Mr. Wynfred Russell, who facilitated the training workshop, said HIV testing is available at a number of clinics and hospitals. Studies, he continued, have shown that people who know their HIV status are more likely to protect themselves and others from infection.
According to a recent report, minority groups in Minnesota account for 49% of all reported HIV/AIDS cases, although they represent less than 10% of the overall state's population.
For more info, please contact Mr. Richmond Tobii, Project Manager of the Awareness Campaign 651-796-8636 or rtobii@yahoo.com |
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