KOZHIKODE: World AIDS Orphans Day will be observed on May 7 under the aegis of Francois Xavier Bagnoud (FXB) India Society, Kerala branch, with different programmes.

The weeklong programmes, which started on May 1, include awareness programmes to sensitise the public on the plight of children of AIDS affected parents.

The programmes envisaged are writing letters to the authorities concerned on the problems faced by the section of children in society, conducting awareness classes, interaction with the orphaned children of AIDS affected parents, rallies, poster exhibitions and public meetings.

Poster exhibitions and awareness programmes are being held at all bus stands in the city. A get-together of children orphaned because of AIDS with NCC volunteers will be held on May 6, at the FXB office premises. The objective is to remove the stigma and bias against these children.

The public meeting on May 7 will be conducted at the Government Girls High School, Nadakkave. Mayor M. Bhaskaran will inaugurate the programme.

A candle-lit awareness rally will also be taken out on the occasion.

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