Sponsored by SIDA (Sweden) PRAJNA organizes aids prevention program on community basic

PRAJNA has organized multiple programmes focused on prevention and care of HIV. The aim of the programme is to inform different sectors in society about the risks and the prevention of HIV.  Through different awareness building programmes, like capacity building of group leaders, workshops and action orientated group activities, PRAJNA has trained and informed members of various social groups. We hold workshops for youth-organizations, medical professionals and women self-help-groups. Professional social workers informed employers in industries and lorry-drivers, teachers and students and have organized awareness programmes for high risks groups like drug addicts and prostitutes. To improve communication and offer perspectives. PRAJNA focuses the building of a positive network inter various benefits and facilities from governmental and private sectors. 

Our ultimate aim is the awareness building of AIDS in the society and the reduction of discrimination against persons living with HIV. The programme involves people in 12 villages and slums, 103 community based organizations, 17 civil society organizations and 26 schools in and around Mangalore.