[procaare] Nigeria: National Abstinence Leadership Workshop 2006

["Emmanuel Okechukwu" <actionfamily2000@yahoo.com>]

National Abstinence Leadership Workshop 2006
- Emmanuel Okechukwu, Nigeria
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Dear Friend,  

Sexual transmission accounts for 85-90% of HIV infections in Nigeria . Young people aged 12 to 25 have the highest infection rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) including HIV/AIDS. Every year more than 1,000,000 Nigerian youngsters acquire an STI. Behind these figures are shattered lives and broken promises. There is urgent need for sustained education and witnessing, one that guides youth to make healthy and Godly choices concerning their sexuality.    

The Abstinence Message!  Abstinence education teaches adolescents and singles about the many benefits of saving sex until marriage. Lessons learned from Uganda show that behaviour change in favour of abstinence, partner reduction and marital fidelity is effective in rolling back infection rates. 

Abstinence education:
* helps develop sound character and high self-esteem among youth
* eliminates the difficulties, diseases and deaths that often result from premarital sex. * safeguards against risky behaviours (alcohol, drugs, violence, cultism, etc.).
* fosters successful marriage and family life
* Promotes parent-child communication and bonding. 

Activities for the 3rd National Abstinence Leadership Training Workshop

Day 1(October 10, 2006)
All State Abstinence March & Rally with musical funfair from Maryland to national Stadium
   
  Day 2 (October 11, 2006)
  1.       Update on the global and national HIV/AIDS situation
  2.       Emerging issues in HIV/AIDS prevention and control in Nigeria
  3.       Parental involvement in Abstinence educational programmes
  4.       Position of Children Parliament on Abstinence lifestyle
   
  Day 3 (October 12, 2006)
  1.       Abstinence educational methods: The HOPE Worldwide-Nigeria experience
  2.       Fundraising for Abstinence programmes
  3.       Stakeholders? input to Nigeria Abstinence Coalition curriculum
  4.       Re-launch of ?Project One Million Abstinence/Fidelity Advocates? programme
   
  Faculty members  
1. Prof. M.C. Asuzu, Consultant, Community Medicine Dept, UCH, Ibadan
2. Dr (Mrs.) Obi Ideh, Consultant Obst/Gynaecologist, St. Nicholas Hospital , Lagos
3. Dr. Jasper Gogo, Youngstars Ablaze International, United Kingdom
4. Dr. (Mrs.) O. Abosede, Ag. Director, Institute of Child Health & Primary Care, LUTH
5. Mr. Yemi Osilaja, Country Director, HOPE Worldwide-Nigeria
6.  Miss. Tolulope Adeyemi, Speaker, Lagos Children Parliament
7.  Dr. (Mrs.) Pat Ekoh, Executive Director, Teens Health Initiative
   
Side Attractions with positive messages by:  Jazz 38 (Tunde Kuboye), Farenheit Entertainment Group, Life Initiative All Stars, etc.
   
How to Participate/Register  Registration costs N3, 000 per person only. This covers workshop materials, a certificate, tea break and lunch. Families, schools, religious groups (mosques & churches), town unions, youth and women organizations are encouraged to sponsor as many candidates as they desire. 
  For further information and registration, contact:
   
Action Family Foundation (Coordinating office)
5, Olabisi Close, off Adebowale Street , Mende ? Maryland , Lagos .
Tels: 08034745345, 08060145641, 08029494749, 08065555083

Emmanuel Okechukwu 
Email: actionfamily2000@yahoo.com