Recent and Upcoming Events

Recent and Upcoming Events

Summary of Past events and a Calendar of upcoming activities.

2005 AIDS CAMPAIGN AT AGONA SWEDRU

PROPOSED AIDS PROJECT FOR THE YEAR 2005

Although the level of HIV/AIDS is quite appreciable, research has shown that personal risk perception of disease is low. 58% of adults age between 15-49 in the country do not perceive themselves at risk of contracting virus.

In the rural communities some perceive that HIV/AIDS is only a city disease for the social elite. They back this believe that its first came from people who returned from abroad or as a curse from the gods This brings to lights some existing gap in HIV/AIDS awareness. One approach or slogan "IF ITS NOT ON ITS NO IN" cannot reach the populace. There is a demand for group like PYWC and some stata of society to be attended to in themselves.

It also means that more emphasis needs to be placed on the active participation of groups like PYWC in the prevention of HIV/AIDS. Thus the involvement of PYWC in a joint to raise the awareness and further will correct the superficial knowledge of HIV/AIDS being a curse from the gods as known by the rural folks.

GOAL AND OBJECTIVES

The long-term goal of the project is to stop the spread of HIV/AIDS completely in these communities. In the short-term, the project shall help the community to be properly informed about the epidemic so as be able to assess accurately the factors that put them personally or the community at risk of infection and act so as to reduce it. There will also be enough education to reduce stigmatization, discrimination, and isolation of persons living with HIV/AIDS and their families. PYWC will offer counseling aimed at improvement in sexual life style to other members of the extended family and friends. Reference can be made from a recent documentary on HIV/AIDS which was telecast on T.V 3 Network on the work of ADRA where the family of an AIDS Patient had earlier being rejected by the family.

This project will take place at Agona Swedru,Central Region in the Month of December at Agona Swedru.Registeration of Volunteers is in progressive.Join us fight against this epidemic.

The much awaited event which will rock the street of North Ablekuma in Accra will be the lauching of Progressive Youth and Welfare Club.Its slated for 8th August,2005.About 20 youth clubs in Accra and other regions will be invited the grace the occassion.The club has invited many prominent person as special Guest fro the occassion.There will also be lots of activities such as street jams,members nights etc.The programme line-up will be out very soon.

Last month November club marathon was a great success. We were able to raise some money (after expenses) and had a lot of fun in the process.Members had the opportunity to exercise as well as physical demonstrations.The starting point was SOWUTUOM near SANTA MARIA to Christ Mission (KWASHIEMAN) the meeting venue for the club. Special Prizes were awarded to members who proved outstanding during the competition.The organising committee was credited for organizing such event.

PYWC Members in Europe were at the New York Carnival,Nana Quame,musician was there on stage

AIDS CAMPAIGN PROGRAM POSTPONED

The HIV/AIDS Campaign programme scheduled to take place at Agona Swedru has been postponed due to issues which arised at the eleventh hour.However,the president has asked the planning committee to submit its report to the Board of Executives.It is hinted that the statement will include the circumstances leading to the last minute cancellation of the program.The various clubs invited were disappointed,and this undermined the club's credibility.

YOUTH AND JAZZ MUSIC WORKSHOP

Hurray! lovers of jazz music,great event coming off in Accra the city of Ghana for jazz music lovers.PYWC will host five top musicians from Germany,USA,U.K to organise a musical workshop for the youth in Ghana who wants to develop their chosen talent and also experience the culture of the West.The group will be in the leadership of Antonis Anissegos,an international jazz musician.The workshop will comprise all youth organizations,clubs in Ghana.Invitation letters will be sent to all recognised youth organisations.Interested clubs and organisations should call the organising committee for registeration.

ELECTION OF NEW EXECUTIVES 2006

The election of new executives for the club is slated for April,2006.The electoral commission appointed by the club according to constitution has drawn the attention of all interested members who wish to apply fot the various positions must submit their names and pick up a Nomination Form.The various positions include the office of the President,Vice-President,General Secretary,Organiser/Publicity Officer,Financil Secretary and the protocol.The nomination forms is sold at ¢20,000.This month has been declared as "Election Month".Submitted nomination forms must include the Candidate's manifestos.

PYWC GHANA TO BE REGISTERED UNDER CBO

(Community Based Organisation)

PYWC is in the process of registering with Accra Metropolitan Assembly as a Community Based Organisation.The Executive Body is working on the application so that necessary documents required could be made available to office of the A.M.A.This is a step in the right direction to enable the club source funds for its pending projects.

PYWC GHANA TO PARTNER WITH VOLUNTARY WORKCAMPS ASSOCIATION OF GHANA

VOLU Ghana has agreed to go into partnership with PYWC to participate in its voluntary projects and workcamps both local and international.Upon agreement,the office of PYWC will serve as a branch for VOLU activities where the main ofice will still be at its current location.A proposal was sent to Pastor Chris Nyame,the General Secretary of VOLU,he is also the a Pastor of Global Word Ministries locate at South Odorkor near St. Anthony School,Accra.