1. PROJECT
The TRUTH about HIV/AIDS
Hand up
HIV is a virus that, left untreated, becomes
a disease known as AIDS - but there are
many ways you can protect yourself from
the virus and/or stay healthy if you are
infected. Let’s learn how!
This booklet and the Project HAND UP program are brought to you by:
One2One
FREE Sexual Reproductive Health Hotline for Youth
SMS: 1190
Call: 800 720 121
Web: one2onekenya.org
My Mind My Funk
FREE Mental Health SMS Helpline: 22214
mymindmyfunk.com
2. 1 10
NOT be transmittedHowHIVcan
AIDShas no face...
• AIDS is not a curse or punishment.
• Any kind of person can contract AIDS.
? ?
•AIDS is a problem that we all need to
tackle together
THEREFORE
AND SO
•We will encourage friends and family to get tested!
• We will not judge anyone for carrying or using a condom.
•We will treat HIV+ neighbors and orphans with kindness.
?
It’s okay to give a SMILE,
HANDSHAKE, or HUG to a
person living with AIDS! It’s SAFE!
It’s KIND!
NO CHANCE
of
transmission
Being
Close
Daily
Activities
Touching
Riding on
the Bus
Sleeping
Near
Holding
Hands
Hugging
Bathing
Sports
Kissing
Laundry
Swimming Sharing
Dishes
Coughs or
Sneezes
Urine,
Feces or
Toilets
3. 9 2
How HIV can be
transmitted
There are FOUR ways to become infected with HIV from an HIV+ person!
Here’s how to avoid HIV infection:
“Who should get tested?”
Everyone! Knowledge is power!
“Why should I get tested?”
It’stheonlywaytoknowifyouhaveHIV
“But I’m a little afraid!”
Ifyoutestnegative,youwillgeteducated
on how to stay HIV negative.
If you test positive, you can begin treat-
ment to feel better and live a long life!
There is no cure for HIV/AIDS, but modern
medicine makes it possible for people who
are infected to live long and happy lives.
Getting tested is the ONLY way to be sure
if one needs treatment. Going to a clinic is
safe and confidential.
HIV+ Mother
to Child
High*
Chance
of
Transmission
Open
Wounds
BLOOD
During
Pregnancy
Breast-feeding
During
Birth
Unprotected Sexual Activity
Sexual Fluids
from Boys
Sexual Fluids
from Girls
1. From Blood:
• Avoid blood contact
• Don’t touch open wounds on others
• Do not share a needle with anyone
2. From Sexual Fluids of Boys
3. From Sexual Fluids of Girls
To avoid transfer from sexual activity:
• You can abstain from sex.
• Remain faithful to one partner.
• Use a new condom every single time.
4. From Mother to Child
Here are the steps to avoid transfer:
I. If a woman is pregnant, she should
get tested for HIV right away.
II. If she is HIV positive, she should
receive medicine (known as antiret-
rovirals) to keep from transmitting to
the baby!
III. She should give birth at a clinic - a
doctor can help make sure she has a
safe delivery!
IV. An HIV+ woman should then follow
doctor’s instructions for
breast-feeding.
Transfusions *ways of
transmission
from an HIV+
person
Used Needles/
Sharp Objects
4. 3 8
MYTH vs FACT
BOYS
awEso !mE
are
Both Girls and Boys are talented!
Both Girls and Boys are strong!
Both Girls’ and Boys’ opinions matter!
Both Girls and Boys deserve respect!
Girls and Boys can achieve their dreams!
GIRLS&
We all can be LEADERS!
Boys and Girls should NEVER hurt
each other and should respect
physical boundaries!
Boys who respect
girls grow up to be
STRONG MEN!
I HEARD you can get HIV from
deep kissing!
That is NOT TRUE! There is
not enough HIV in saliva alone to
transmit the virus.
But if you have a sore, wound are
bleeding in the mouth,
kissing is not safe.
I HEARD that HIV can live on a
table, a fork, or a plate.
NO WAY! HIV does not live on
things at all. You can share a
nice meal with an infected
person without worry.
I HEARD that AIDS can be in clothes and towels.
NOT AT ALL! HIV only lives in blood and male and fe-
male sexual fluids. It can also be transmitted to babies
during birth and breast-feeding. BUT THAT’S ALL!
I HEARD you can get AIDS from mosquitoes.
Malaria comes from mosquitoes. Not HIV or AIDS!
I HEARD that playing games, swimming, and hugging is very risky.
No, sir, those are ZERO RISK activities. We should play and
have fun with all of our friends and families and neighbors -
even those who are living with HIV!
5. 7 4
Wajua nini kuhusu
Ugonjwa wa
Ukimwi?
hiv
Mmejifunza nini kuhusu ugonjwa wa Ukimwi?
1. Taja majina yote unayoweza ya Katuni wa onyesho hii.
2. Nani ndiye muhimu na mwenye maana zaidi?
a) Msichana tajiri b) Mvulana Tajiri c) Msichana maskini d) Mvulana
maskini e) Wote
3.Je, ungefanyaje ukipata kujua kuwa rafiki yako ana Virusi vya
Ukimwi?
4. Je, ni vitu gani unaweza kufanya na mtu aliye na Ukimwi?
a) Kutumia choo moja naye b) Kumkumbatia c) Kutumia vyombo
pamoja d) kutumia sindano pamoja e) Kubusu mtu kwa muda mrefu
5.Ukimwi unaweza kuambukizwa kwa kuish na mtu aliye na Ugonjwa
huo? ni Ukweli ama si Ukweli
6. Msichana anaweza kukataa mvulana kumbusu? Ndio au Sivyo
7. Taja njia zote ambazo mtu anaweza kusambaza Ugonjwa wa Ukimwi
na Njia zote ambazo mtu hawezi kusamabaza ugonjwa wa Ukimwi.
Inaweza Kusambaza Ukimwi Haiwezi Kusamabaza Ukimwi
8.Mtu anayeenda Hospitalini anaweza Kupata Virusi vya Ukimwi?
Kweli au si Ukweli
9. Taja Kitu mmoja umejifunza kwa onyesho letu.
1. Taja majina yote unayoweza ya Katuni wa onyesho hii.
2. Nani ndiye muhimu na mwenye maana zaidi?
a) Msichana tajiri b) Mvulana Tajiri c) Msichana maskini d) Mvulana
maskini e) Wote
3.Je, ungefanyaje ukipata kujua kuwa rafiki yako ana Virusi vya
Ukimwi?
4. Je, ni vitu gani unaweza kufanya na mtu aliye na Ukimwi?
a) Kutumia choo moja naye b) Kumkumbatia c) Kutumia vyombo
pamoja d) kutumia sindano pamoja e) Kubusu mtu kwa muda mrefu
5.Ukimwi unaweza kuambukizwa kwa kuish na mtu aliye na Ugonjwa
huo? ni Ukweli ama si Ukweli
6. Msichana anaweza kukataa mvulana kumbusu? Ndio au Sivyo
7. Taja njia zote ambazo mtu anaweza kusambaza Ugonjwa wa Ukimwi
na Njia zote ambazo mtu hawezi kusamabaza ugonjwa wa Ukimwi.
Inaweza Kusambaza Ukimwi Haiwezi Kusamabaza Ukimwi
8.Mtu anayeenda Hospitalini anaweza Kupata Virusi vya Ukimwi?
Kweli au si Ukweli
9. Taja Kitu mmoja umejifunza kwa onyesho letu.
