June 29

As most of the days here in India, Team India started their day early, starting with a four hour bus ride to the Trichy-Perambular region. While heading southeast, the weather became hotter, and at times- unbearable.

Team India also met their Trichy-Perambular partner, HUT India (Human Uplift Trust – India). HUT India’s mandate is to empower rural people through education and healthcare. A workshop was held with a group of 20 students who were aged 14-16. The goal of the workshop was to empower youth to take on leadership roles in their local communities, relating to HIV and AIDS.

On another note, Children’s AIDS Health Program has graciously been providing several organizations with first aid kits. These first aid kits are at different sizes, depending on the person or organization. About 25 fully-equipped first-aid kits will be distributed before the end of India Mission 2007: Realizing a Vision.

Two of the “Realizing a Vision” members, Denise and Jesse, are heading to Agra, for the AIESEC Conference, to educate and empower Indian university student leaders. Look out for a double-diary entry, from both New Delhi and Trichy.

 






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