1 World AIDS Day Ballet 2003 (North Indian Classical Dance -KATHAK -) 2 Fighting Stigma in the impressionist minds & HIV/AIDS A
Organisation
MUSICRAFT
Project Focus
To reach out to the masses taking a recreational /cultural route as against didactic preaching on the issues. To work with school youths in spreading awareness about HIV/AIDS adopting the cultural route and motivate them in becoming peer educators for multiplier effect.
Background
Target Groups/Participants
Project Activities
Drama performance Ballet Classical Dance
Outcomes
Individual Impacts: Family Group Impacts: Community Impacts: Awareness and sensitisation towards the causes of HIV/AIDS reached the masses through the initial round. Through performance and the media coverage. There was improved understanding of the causes, prevention and care aspects of HIV/AIDS Other Impacts: Lessons Learned: Problems Encountered: The subject needs a more in-depth handling to make a presentable and enjoyable experience. Breaking the stereotypes as classical dance forms normally draw from mythology, so this was an experiment though successful. Beneficiary Comments: Stakeholder Comments:
Evaluation
Donors
WAD was under the aegis of UNESCO and the project with school youths was under UNAIDS
Project Cost
$5000
Project Start Date
1 February 2004
Project End Date
1 April 2004
Creative Exchange Projects
HIV/AIDS: The Creative Challenge
Subjects
HIV-AIDS/Reproductive Health
Creative Activities
Music/Voice, Dance/Movement, Theatre/Drama
International Region
East/South East Asia
UK Region
Date Entered
15 September 2004