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- A = Abstain (from having sex)<\/li>\n
- B = Be faithful (to one sexual partner)<\/li>\n
- C = Condom (wear one) or be Careful (if the teachers don’t want us talking about condoms)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Let’s remember one of the main reasons we’re going out there in the first place, raising HIV & AIDS awareness. \u00a0With this in mind, we have to use these ABC words as often as we can and incorporate them in to as many of our games as possible. \u00a0If we can get children shouting “ABSTAIN!” when we’re out there then we’re doing our job. \u00a0Interestingly, try saying Condom at the top of your voice in a group and you might find it awkward, why is that? \u00a0Consider now Kenya where there is a stigma around people with AIDS\/HIV and think about how much people might share good condom advice…<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\nThen came another little demonstration teaching us how to coach out there, comparing the ECB methodology (and hence mine) with the CWB style. \u00a0Very interesting from my point of view, I take it to involve less talking (particularly technical stuff), simple games, simple instructions, plenty of encouragement and the ability to think outside of the box. \u00a0On a separate note, they mentioned we’re not going to get sued out there which is a lovely change from the UK! \u00a0Coaching rules here are incredibly strict, you have to be careful about giving high-5s and pats on the back, out there we can be a bit more natural which I think is great.<\/p>\n
After a spot of lunch (nice & cheap, not wasting a penny I might add!) we got on to some HIV\/AIDS awareness which was the real thing that I wanted to learn more about this weekend. \u00a0First up, some facts:<\/p>\n
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- 6.3% ofthe population have HIV or AIDS (I think it was 0.2% in the UK)<\/li>\n
- This number is likely to be much higher as there are lots of people HIV positive that don’t know it<\/li>\n
- 80,000 deaths due to AIDS<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Things have been progressing gradually in the past decade (2% reduction in deaths over 5yr period to 2007) but there’s still plenty more to be done. \u00a0Personally I didn’t know much about the disease other than when it crops up in soap operas, and here are some things I learnt in this afternoon:<\/p>\n
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- You can only spread the HIV virus through blood, semen\/vaginal fluid & mother-to-child (this means sweat & saliva are not a risk)<\/li>\n
- HIV is the infection and AIDS is the syndrome when your immune system is destroyed<\/li>\n
- HIV can be controlled with very specific drugs taken at very specific times, it is possible to live happily for years<\/em> being HIV positive. \u00a0This means there is just as much education required for people that have already contracted the virus.<\/li>\n
- Males can reduce the chance of contracting HIV by getting\u00a0circumcised\u00a0as there are HIV receptors on the inside of the foreskin. \u00a0However there is a lack of understanding in this area because immediately after the operation they are much more likely to contract the disease until the area has fully healed<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Interesting stuff. \u00a0Fortunately we have an HIV expert, Deeps, on our team and I’m sure he’ll write a lot more about that in the coming weeks. \u00a0Personally I thought it most interesting that your life doesn’t need to be over if you’re HIV+ and that these people have every right to be included just as much as everybody else.<\/p>\n
After a few more logistical issues surrounding Kenya we left the school and got ready for a night ‘out’ in Belvoir Castle, where we were shown a drinks reception (put on free of charge by the local\u00a0Duchess) and then a meal at a local pub. \u00a0Confidence in our group’s ability to follow directions was not boosted when the convoy of 4\/5 cars all headed in completely different directions! \u00a0Fortunately we won’t be driving\u00a0around Kenya ourselves otherwise we’d probably end up fighting pirates in Somalia.<\/p>\n
We got to know each other better in the evening, with everybody having something in common like this it’s essentially easy to get along with one another. \u00a0My personal favourite moment was coming up with the idea that everybody should have a physical ‘action’ that we perform when introducing the group to the children. \u00a0We have some crackers, but The Moth is pretty much unbeatable!<\/p>\n
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Unfortunately I couldn’t stay around on Sunday and had to dash back to London nice & sprightly to coach my local club. \u00a0The trouble with coaching cricket is that weekends are our busiest time and I have to miss out on experiences like this…perhaps I’m most upset that I’m not in the group photo here, there will be plenty more chance for that I suspect.<\/p>\nThat was my experience, sorry if I’ve bored you, there’s something for everybody and look just how much we covered in one day. \u00a0I’ll badger one of our other team to tell you what happened on the Sunday…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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- Males can reduce the chance of contracting HIV by getting\u00a0circumcised\u00a0as there are HIV receptors on the inside of the foreskin. \u00a0However there is a lack of understanding in this area because immediately after the operation they are much more likely to contract the disease until the area has fully healed<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n