suggestions to improve the performance of red ribbon club in the schools
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The Red Ribbon is an awareness ribbon, whose symbol is used for preventing illegal drugs, to stop drugs, against drunk driving, as a fight against and as a mark of solidarity for people living with HIV/AIDS, and for people with blood disorders like HELLP syndrome etc.
It is important for schools and educational institutions to start counseling the students from a young age so that they are aware of all the hazardous effects of drugs and other illegal activities.
1. Many schools have started having a Red Ribbon week, wherein the students have face to face meetings, one on one counseling etc.
2. The students can also be encouraged to make posters, charts, hold seminars and have quiz competitions in the school to bring the awareness amongst the students.
3. An open questionnaire where students can ask all the questions without hesitation is important to eliminate the myths around the issues.
4. Holding blood donation camps and having an HIV test done with kits can help the students in overcoming the fear of the test and may help in having precise knowledge about the test and subject.
. Encourage all students to have a membership in red ribbon club.
. conduct programmes, atleast monthly once or twice on burnning issues.