SAVE THE YOUTH On FACE OF HIV & AIDS Prerana has been implementing the HIV and AIDS youth awareness and prevention program targetingthe youth in Kathmandu Valley’s schools and communities. The program has been continuouslyimplemented since July 2005 and one of the longest programs of our organization. The programtargets the secondary and higher secondary level students and youth aged 15-35 age in thecommunity. The project also includes HIV/AIDS training and information for health and social subjectteachers for regular dissemination of the learning to the students. Education to community leaders,mother group leaders and other community people were also included as a part of the project. Streetdrama shows and distribution of handouts and IEC materials are also carried out for the widerdissemination of HIV & AIDS information to the larger community. Key Activities under the project are: •Sensitization training to youths on HIV & AIDS •Sensitization training to teachers, school management, community leaders, health personal andmother group leaders•Creative youth led activities for the wider dissemination of HIV & AIDS such as drama show, drawings,poem, songs, writing, essay writing etc. and disseminations •Distribution of Information, Education and Communication (IEC) Materials and HIV & AIDS informationthrough local radios