INTRODUCTION -

HIV/AIDS PANDEMIC IN THE CHURCH.

HIV/AIDS pandemic has left many homes with severe hardship and anguish. In the church, it is more disheartening, shameful and viewed with disdain since the HIV/AIDS mode of transmission is generally attributed to sexual promiscuity. This sinful exploit is an abominable sin before God and never tolerated in the Christian community.

From research, it has been confirmed that there are clergymen, choristers, church leaders who are infected with the deadly virus and as a cover-up have lost their faith, or are highly stigmatized by members. Other members who are infected are not left out.

National Statistical Data proves that youths between the ages of 12 & 25 years record the highest group infected by this virus. However, these age groups comprise bulk of the workforce of the church and are the most active in accomplishing evangelistic objectives.

Given the conviction that INTEGRITY is a critical attribute "UNITED CHRISTIAN ACTION FOR HEALTH" has therefore been designed to capture the biblical approaches in leadership towards attitudinal and behavioral change as an effective and efficient technique in the war against HIV/AIDS with special emphasis on Christian Teenage groups and Christian Youth Leaders.

UCAH PROJECT MISSION

To empower, inspire and build a new generation of Christian leaders for onward crusade against HIV/AIDS.

UCAH PROJECT OBJECTIVES

1.      To Equip Christian Teenagers and Youths with the necessary life skills to make informed decisions about their lives and health.

2.      To Create a community of Christian Teenagers and Youths committed to supporting one another in achieving their goals.

3.      To Provide Teenagers and Youths with the knowledge and tools needed to impact the society on life and leadership skills as well as the dangers of HIV/AIDS in a creative manner.

Participants of The United Christian Action for Health will benefit a great deal in this training Workshop specifically designed to challenge the mindset, and increase their capacity for impact.

TARGET PARTICIPANTS

This programme target Teenagers / Youths b/w the ages of 12 & 25 who:

1.      Possess a genuine passion to learn and enhance their leadership skills

2.      Have respect for Health and their Future.

3.      Desire to become Role Model.