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------------------------------------------------------ Welcome to the FRIDAY BALCAO Read the Balcao Synopsis on the website http://www.goadesc.org/balcao/ ------------------------------------------------------
Dear Cybergaokars on GoaNet, Friday Balcao the fortnightly discussion event to be held on 28th October will focus on the National AIDS Control Program in the context of Goa. Dr. J. J. Dias Project Director and Dr. Jose D'Sa Dy. Director Blood Safety of the Goa State AIDS Control Society (GSACS) will lead the discussion on the National AIDS Control Program. The HIV/AIDS scenario urgently requires a community response so as to contain its spread. To achieve this objective it is imperative that the AIDS Control Program needs to be decentralised. Will the awareness programs be limited to the so called "High Risk Groups" ? Will sex education in schools and colleges be an effective tool to control HIV/AIDS ? Do religious leaders have a specific task in such a program ? What strategies can Trade Unions, Women's groups and Youth Organisations contribute ? What kind of a role can the tourism trade play in view of Goa being an International tourist destination ? What additional information must be made available to people planning to work overseas ? Can the Primary Health Centre be an effective nodal agency to monitor the effectiveness of the program at the local level ? Do Village Panchayats and Municipal Councils have their tasks cut out for them in the program ? The Balcao discussion will cover these questions and also evolve an agenda for action by citizens on the issue. Friday Balcao will be from 4pm to 6pm at the Goa Desc Resource Centre No.11 Liberty Apartments Feira Alta, Mapusa and is open to members of the public. We invite you to express your viewpoint by attending the Friday Balcao event but if you cannot attend, then please send your views and action plan suggestions by post to FRIDAY BALCAO Post Box 78, Mapusa 403 507 or by email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] best wishes, Roland Martins ================================================== GOA DESC RESOURCE CENTRE Documentation + Education + Solidarity 11 Liberty Apts., Feira Alta, Mapusa, Goa 403 507 Tel: 2252660 mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] website: www.goadesc.org ------------------------------------------------- Working On Issues Of Development & Democracy =================================================
