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On World AIDS Day, almost 1000 children and adults took part in 'Walk and Talk' 2007 in Knysna, South Africa A display of children's art from this year's schools HIV art competition lined the 3km route.The walk was followed by a balloon release to remember the 1000 people who would die this single day in South Africa of HIV-related illnesses.
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We provide a unique mix of innovative arts-based education and narrative therapy designed to increase children's knowledge of HIV and AIDS, create more open communication and reduce risk-taking behaviour by increasing self-esteem and self-advocacy.
Ultimately our aim is to reduce new HIV infections in children and young people.
This year up to 600 South African children will complete our HIV educational programme that equips them with up-to-date, accurate information about how to protect themselves from HIV and helps them develop life skills and confidence to put this knowledge into practice.
More that a hundred children now come to MADaboutART's after-school MAD clubs in South Africa each day - warming up with 'ice-breakers', holding discussion groups, planning their next art project or community action initiative, singing, acting, playing... just doing what kids do… and at the same time learning and growing stronger and making positive choices for their future.
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MADaboutART is a UK registered charity (no. 1093147)
and a company limited by guarantee registered in England (company no. 4257716)