http://aimarshall4u.tigblog.org/ What's on the minds of young leaders from around the globe? en-us http://aimarshall4u.tigblog.org/post/547023
Young people are disproportionately affected in the HIV pandemic: about 40 per cent of new infections worldwide are among youth aged 15 to 24. Every 30 seconds another young person is infected, with young women being more vulnerable.

Young people must face the economic and social impact of HIV/AIDS on families, communities, and nations, and they must be at the centre of prevention actions. Where young people are well informed of HIV risks and prevention strategies, they are changing their behavior in ways that reduces their vulnerability. For example, in several countries, targeted education has led to delayed sexual debut and increased use of condoms resulting in a decrease in HIV prevalence in young people. Yet efforts to increase HIV knowledge among young people remain inadequate.

HIV/AIDS has been a very threatening issue among young people and their future, in the bid to address HIV/AIDS among young people different methodology has been employed by planers, policy makers, etc. IEC development has been one of the best methods identified to address HIV/AIDS among young people. But many will wonder how effective has this method been among young people?

Most of the IEC materials targeting young people have sometimes been unfriendly and have little or not yielded the intended result. Recently as a trainee counseling psychology I have discovered that young people like their freedom, want to exploit, and refuse or hate to be ordered around.

Bearing this nature in mind, most of the IEC Materials produced for young people have fall short of expectation, as they have been viewed from young people perspective as very authoritative (e.g. Do this, don’t do this, and stop this)

I have recently developed a Concept of HIV/AIDS JINGLE targeting young people. That has been tested as been friendly and has the capacity to yield intended results.

Presently, I don’t have the financial power to produce this jingle, hear me! I’M NOT ASKING FOR FUND! I’m willing to give this Concept to any Developmental Agency, Partner and Organization or Individuals to produce but most link me as the developer of the idea.

My name is ALFRED IBULU JR, a native of Kalibiama, Bonny Local Government area in Rivers State of Nigeria . A level 200 student of the University of Port Harcourt studying Counseling Psychology, Presently the Executive Director of a Youth Lead Response to fight against HIV/AIDS called RYLO in Port Harcourt and the Assistant Secretary General of the National Youth Network on HIV/AIDS Rivers State Chapter.

Please feel free to resend this message or contact me if you’re interested.

Ibulu Alfred Jr
Ex Director
RYLO
+ (234)803 775 8612
aimarshall4u@yahoo.com]]> Fri, 05 Dec 2008 07:38:00 EST http://aimarshall4u.tigblog.org/post/547023 4.7891667 6.99861114.78916676.9986111 http://aimarshall4u.tigblog.org/post/262277 HIV has become one of the greatest challenges facing the world today.

As young people participating in the state, national and international response, we have been able to use different means to draw attention to the issues that are most important. Having identified young people as the most vulnerable group, who are part of the productive age of our society, a youth led coordinated response is needed

The HIV/AIDS epidemic has gone on for far too long because we are not doing all we can to stop it.

By “we” I mean our government, yes but I also mean you and me and everybody in this nation.

Working together, we can do something about this ruthless killer, which is why we are writing to you today. You can help reverse the spread of HIV/AIDS among young people and save our productive age by making a special donation to RIV-NYNETHA for the hosting of the Rivers State Youth HIV/Aids Open Forum December 2007.

In recognition of young people’s responsibility in combating the spread of HIV/AIDS, The Rivers State Chapter of the Youth Network on HIV/AIDS intends to drive a grassroots initiative where young people all over rural and water-logged communities in Rivers State will converge to discuss and strengthen youth participation in HIV/AIDS response and pave the way forward.


GOAL
The goal of the Rivers State Youth HIV/AIDS open forum is to integrate young people in Rivers State into HIV/AIDS State and National response.

Purpose
The purpose of the forum is to provide a platform for young people to reflect, share ideas and take actions to affect change.


Specific Objectives

 To strengthen networking across the state among key community-based actors in the HIV/AIDS response.

 To provide a platform for stake holders to make their commitment to the fight against HIV/AIDS.


 Provide an avenue for sharing best practices, lessons learnt and challenges in youth-focused HIV/AIDS programming in the State.

 Enhance young people’s capacity to make safer decision on their sexuality.

 Strengthen youth participation in the state HIV/AIDS response efforts.

 Device an action plan within a frame work that ensures young people’s access to HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, care and support.

 Build consensus on the mechanism for coordinating support and funding for HIV/AIDS programmes targeting young people.

METHODOLOGY

In order to achieve the desired objective, the forum shall be divided into three parts.

1. LIFE-SKILLS SECTION

This section is all about young people learning negotiation skills (NO IS NO) and entrepreneurial skills, sexuality and prevention, human rights, and the relationship between drug abuse and HIV.

2. RAISING AWARENESS

* Paper presentation
* Panel discussion
* Abstract presentation
* Capacity building

3. NETWORKING EXPERIENCE SHARING

• Project exhibition
• Web collaborations

Free HIV/AIDS counseling and testing shall be conducted throughout the forum by Rhema Care Partners international and other CSO’S.

The Rivers State Youth HIV/AIDS open forum will span through five days with plenary keynote conversation, roundtable sessions, oral/poster presentations, and capacity building workshops, special panels, awards, rally, entertainment and web collaboration.

As you decide how much you will give to make the forum a reality, think of young people in the rural and water-logged communities who are out of intervention level migrating to the state capital with HIV.

Young people can still be leaders, instead of target!
This is a battle of our life; we hope and pray you will stand with us to fight it.

Yours truly,
RIV-NYNETHA
6 Njemanze Street,
Mile 1 Diobu, P.H
084-509136, 08039498547
www.nynetha.org
rivers@nynetha.org
]]> Tue, 02 Oct 2007 13:07:00 EDT http://aimarshall4u.tigblog.org/post/262277 4.7891667 6.99861114.78916676.9986111 http://aimarshall4u.tigblog.org/post/223787 feedback from others,
and so much happens in life
to block the road you wish to travel.
But you must dream anyway
and cherish your dreams
as they come from your soul
and are the blueprint
of who you are.
What's more, they represent
the direction you should take on earth.

Let your heart set your goals
and remain dedicated to them]]> Wed, 27 Jun 2007 06:35:00 EDT http://aimarshall4u.tigblog.org/post/223787 4.7891667 6.99861114.78916676.9986111 http://aimarshall4u.tigblog.org/post/165607 Apply now and be part of Rivers State coordinating committee of Global Youth Service Day celebration April 20th-22nd, 2007.

The strategic planning forum is the first section of the awake brainstorming section to identify service project for global youth service day.

The second will be an online forum for distance people to participate.

The third will be stakeholders forum aimed at presenting the proposed service project for global youth service day celebration.

From all indication, the strategic planning forum is going to be a pace setter for others to follow.

For more details, please contact the organizing secretariat by email awake_gysd2007@yahoo.com

Regards
Alfred
]]> Thu, 08 Mar 2007 04:54:00 EST http://aimarshall4u.tigblog.org/post/165607 4.7891667 6.99861114.78916676.9986111 http://aimarshall4u.tigblog.org/post/101933
My experience in takingitglobal is so fascinating and admirable, I joined tkaingitglobal some months ago fired by the desire to build my capacity and make my voice hard in issues that concern and affect me and womanhood, believe me or not my voice has been hard.

When I look at the past, and compare to the present, you all deserve a thank you,
My writing, reading, communicating skills has been improved all for good.

Thank to..... .Takingitglobal
All my friends
Every one.

See you all at the next level.
]]> Tue, 16 Jan 2007 08:23:00 EST http://aimarshall4u.tigblog.org/post/101933 4.7891667 6.99861114.78916676.9986111 http://aimarshall4u.tigblog.org/post/83909 Every day can be a beautiful day.
Just take a look around you
and think about all of the
wonderful things you have
to be thankful for...
the sunshine,
roses,
laughter,
close friends,
family,
music,
and beautiful dreams.
The storm is never
half as bad as it seems.
Don't let the rain ruin your day.
When the dark clouds move in
just smile,
because the good times
are on the way.
Merry charismas and a blissful new year.

]]> Sun, 24 Dec 2006 13:28:00 EST http://aimarshall4u.tigblog.org/post/83909 4.7891667 6.99861114.78916676.9986111 http://aimarshall4u.tigblog.org/post/81609 for love and goodwill to all.
There's no reason to fight
when we're surrounded by
so much beauty and light.

We can all do our part;
we can all care
and quit shedding wasted tears
long enough
to spread love and hope
everywhere.

It's not so difficult to
forget our anger and strife
if we remember the
miracle God gave us
called life.

We can all experience the best
part of living
and inner warmth that only
comes from giving.

Let's pray for
the miracle of peace and love,
and hope our voices reach heaven
upon the delicate wings
of a dove
]]> Tue, 19 Dec 2006 15:16:00 EST http://aimarshall4u.tigblog.org/post/81609 4.7891667 6.99861114.78916676.9986111 http://aimarshall4u.tigblog.org/post/79507 until I learned to like
myself.


I feared failure
until I realized that I only
fail when I don't try.


I feared success
until I realized
that I had to try
in order to be happy
with myself.


I feared people's opinions
until I learned that
people would have opinions
about me anyway.


I feared rejection
until I learned to
have faith in myself.


I feared pain
until I learned that
it's necessary
for growth.


I feared the truth
until I saw the
ugliness in lies.


I feared life
until I experienced
its beauty.


I feared death
until I realized that it's
not an end, but a beginning.


I feared my destiny,
until I realized that
I had the power to change
my life.


I feared hate
until I saw that it
was nothing more than
ignorance.


I feared love
until it touched my heart,
making the darkness fade
into endless sunny days.


I feared ridicule
until I learned how
to laugh at myself.


I feared growing old
until I realized that
I gained wisdom every day.


I feared the future
until I realized that
life just kept getting
better.


I feared the past
until I realized that
it could no longer hurt me.


I feared the dark
until I saw the beauty
of the starlight.


I feared the light
until I learned that the
truth would give me
strength.



I feared change,
until I saw that
even the most beautiful butterfly
had to undergo a metamorphosis
before it could fly.
]]> Thu, 14 Dec 2006 11:16:00 EST http://aimarshall4u.tigblog.org/post/79507 4.7891667 6.99861114.78916676.9986111 http://aimarshall4u.tigblog.org/post/79505 Accept others for who they are and for the choices they've made even if you have difficulty understanding their beliefs, motives, or actions.


B--Break Away
Break away from everything that stands in the way of what you hope to accomplish with your life.


C--Create
Create a family of friends whom you can share your hopes, dreams, sorrows, and happiness with.


D--Decide
Decide that you'll be successful and happy come what may, and good things will find you. The roadblocks are only minor obstacles along the way.


E--Explore
Explore and experiment. The world has much to offer, and you have much to give. And every time you try something new, you'll learn more about yourself.


F--Forgive
Forgive and forget. Grudges only weigh you down and inspire unhappiness and grief. Soar above it, and remember that everyone makes mistakes.


G--Grow
Leave the childhood monsters behind. They can no longer hurt you or stand in your way.


H--Hope
Hope for the best and never forget that anything is possible as long as you remain dedicated to the task.


I--Ignore
Ignore the negative voice inside your head. Focus instead on your goals and remember your accomplishments. Your past success is only a small inkling of what the future holds.


J--Journey
Journey to new worlds, new possibilities, by remaining open-minded. Try to learn something new every day, and you'll grow.


K--Know
Know that no matter how bad things seem, they'll always get better. The warmth of spring always follows the harshest winter.


L--Love
Let love fill your heart instead of hate. When hate is in your heart, there's room for nothing else, but when love is in your heart, there's room for endless happiness.


M--Manage
Manage your time and your expenses wisely, and you'll suffer less stress and worry. Then you'll be able to focus on the important things in life.


N--Notice
Never ignore the poor, infirm, helpless, weak, or suffering. Offer your assistance when possible, and always your kindness and understanding.


O--Open
Open your eyes and take in all the beauty around you. Even during the worst of times, there's still much to be thankful for.


P--Play
Never forget to have fun along the way. Success means nothing without happiness.


Q--Question
Ask many questions, because you're here to learn.


R--Relax
Refuse to let worry and stress rule your life, and remember that things always have a way of working out in the end.


S--Share
Share your talent, skills, knowledge, and time with others. Everything that you invest in others will return to you many times over.


T--Try
Even when your dreams seem impossible to reach, try anyway. You'll be amazed by what you can accomplish.


U--Use
Use your gifts to your best ability. Talent that's wasted has no value. Talent that's used will bring unexpected rewards.


V--Value
Value the friends and family members who've supported and encouraged you, and be there for them as well.


W--Work
Work hard every day to be the best person you can be, but never feel guilty if you fall short of your goals. Every sunrise offers a second chance.


X--X-Ray
Look deep inside the hearts of those around you and you'll see the goodness and beauty within.


Y--Yield
Yield to commitment. If you stay on track and remain dedicated, you'll find success at the end of the road.



Z--Zoom
Zoom to a happy place when bad memories or sorrow rears its ugly head. Let nothing interfere with your goals. Instead, focus on your abilities, your dreams, and a brighter tomorrow.
]]> Thu, 14 Dec 2006 11:12:00 EST http://aimarshall4u.tigblog.org/post/79505 4.7891667 6.99861114.78916676.9986111 http://aimarshall4u.tigblog.org/post/79503 and we stack it up real high,
until we're convinced,
we have no reason to try.

If you feel defeated,
you're absolutely wrong,
for if you follow your dream,
you could never lose for long.

Ignore the minor set-backs
that pile up and trouble you,
or you will build a mountain,
out of the stones hurled at you.

The future holds great promise,
your destiny unknown,
but God is always helping,
and you're never alone.

Soar bravely toward your goal.
Let nothing darken the way.

You can change your tomorrow,
if you seek your dream today.]]> Thu, 14 Dec 2006 11:05:00 EST http://aimarshall4u.tigblog.org/post/79503 4.7891667 6.99861114.78916676.9986111 http://aimarshall4u.tigblog.org/post/76023 That perishes in the soul
And sings a tune without worlds
And never slops at all


And sweetest in the gale, is heard
And sore must be the storm
That could abash the little bird
That keeps so many warm


I have heard it in the chilliest land
And on the strangest sea
Yet, never, in extremity
It asks a crumb of me.
]]> Wed, 06 Dec 2006 09:28:00 EST http://aimarshall4u.tigblog.org/post/76023 4.7891667 6.99861114.78916676.9986111 http://aimarshall4u.tigblog.org/post/73369 that i'll steal you from your mom and take you
somewhere beaut, on a drink or icecream
oh, how beaut this world'll be

oh no no baby, it doesn't go so
someone else lighted my heart
my fireman already rushes me to help
that he extingueshes the fire in me

you don't know what you're missing....
in vain you endeavour, you don't offer enough...

refrain
i'll choose a guy "da big one"
cos "his squirt" gushes the most beautifull
i'll choose a guy "da big one"
it's beaut to me when he yodels

ey my baby you'll always be lonely
cos night and day his duty calls
thunder and lightening are his second home
he'll neglect you

oh no no baby it isn't true
every saturday he takes me dancing
the red machine shines in the sun
he takes care about the safety

you don't know what you're missing...
in vain you endeavour, you don't offer enough

refrain ]]> Thu, 30 Nov 2006 10:13:00 EST http://aimarshall4u.tigblog.org/post/73369 4.7891667 6.99861114.78916676.9986111 http://aimarshall4u.tigblog.org/post/72763 see one of a result of gender inequality in rivers state of nigeria.

Mrs Amina, wife to the late chief Kelly. married April 2000, with 4 children(3 girls and 1 boy).
Mrs amina and family lived a very rich life.......Worthy of wishing for!
her children, faith, Jennifer, eno and Kelly Jr lived as though the world was threes, there wishes were granted like no man business and without delay....,but all this change when chief Kelly died.
immediately after the funeral right, the immediate family claim every belonging of there brother and son, living Mrs amina and children to live in street and feed from remnants of sympathizers....oh what a shame.

Mrs amina in the shame of been living from grace to grace, vow to make it by all means, no wounder she joined prostitution
however not for long, as she was cadged up with HIV and her three daughters ended up in car accident while returning from a delivery service business.

oh.....left to Mon then, was the only son, Kelly Jr, who vowed to kill his uncle and family when he become a man.....what a world.

gender inequality pose a great treat to our society, as it has become increasing clear around the world that investment in women pay off many-fold, when women are given opportunities for in education, access to resource, and a place at the political table, not only is their equality of life improved, but studies have shown that economies are straightened, health care is enhanced, families and marginalized groups are given attention.
all say yes to equality!!!
]]> Wed, 29 Nov 2006 06:11:00 EST http://aimarshall4u.tigblog.org/post/72763 4.7891667 6.99861114.78916676.9986111