Red Ribbon Club (RRC)

The Red Ribbon Club (RRC) aims at harnessing the potential of the youth by equipping them with correct information on HIV/AIDS Prevention, Care and Support and Treatment it also aims in building their capacities as peer educators in spreading messages on positive health behaviour in an enabling environment and increasing voluntary blood donation from among the youth

MOTTO:

The motto of the Red Ribbon Club is “Prevention is better than cure” Red Ribbon Express is an HIV/Aids awareness campaign train by the Indian Railways . The motto of the Red Ribbon Express is “Embarking of the Journey on Life”

VISION STATEMENT OF THE CLUB:

• Envisages to instill charity mind among all the students to extend their able help towards developing healthy life styles of the AIDS/HIV infected patients
• Generate awareness regarding HIV & AIDS through donating blood to all needy by promotion of Regular voluntary blood donation to ensure safe blood transmission and implement preventive programmes
• The symbol of the club Red Ribbon symbolizes the fights against Artificial Immune Deficiency Syndrome

MISSION STATEMENT OF THE CLUB:

• To reduce the occurrence of new HIV infection among youth by raising their risk perception through awareness for Sex, Sexuality and HIV & AIDS
• To induce among youth the spirit to help and support people living with HIV/AIDS thereby reducing stigma and discrimination against the infection.
• To motivate youth and build their capacity as peer educators and change agents by developing their skill on leadership, negotiation and team building.

RRC Activities

Title: RRC- Inauguration

Event Type: Inauguration

Description:

On August 12, 2025, Mrs. Dhakshayani, Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics at Idhaya College, accompanied 36 students from various departments to the Red Ribbon Club (RRC) event. The event, titled “Launch of Intensified Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) Campaign,” was conducted at Kambam Kalaiarangam from 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM.

Title: Awareness Program

Event Type: Others

Description:

The Red Ribbon Club (RRC) participated in a NACO social media campaign on September 19, 2025, to promote HIV/AIDS prevention and health education. The initiative involved encouraging students to follow NACO’s pages and screening an awareness video on health and social responsibility. Over 30 students took part, and the RRC plans to continue similar health awareness programs.