AIDS Day 2005 Observed at the Iganga, Kiboga and Mpigi Epicenters in Uganda

Report by Irene Wasike Muwanguzi, Country Director

Iganga

World AIDS Day here is decentralized at the district level and each district has the responsibility to conduct it at their own convenience. As a result, many of them did not hold it on the very day ( 1st December) but will be doing it in the coming few days. One of our epicentre areas- Iganga conducted this ceremony on 1st December and our partners participated very actively. The theme for the day was "Stop AIDS, Keep the promise" with a slogan "Turning remembrance into action." Our animators and volunteer trainers took part in the day's activities, and participated in exhibitions, a drama which centred on our HIV/AIDS and Gender Inequality Workshop and the actions that we are doing at the grassroots and also presented songs. The district head was the chief guest.

The Iganga team's AIDS booth (above and below).

Above, Iganga Epicenter drama group presents a dance.

Group leader sings for District Officials present at the Aids day celebration

Iganga Epicenter drama group presents a play about HIV/AIDS and Gender inequality during the World Aids day celebrations

Mpigi

Drama group of Mpigi Epicenter presenting a play, followed by a bicycle race.

Kiboga

Hunger Project animators demonstrating condom use, following a play by their drama troupe.