Learning the Real Meaning of Courage

On June 8, we learned about HIV/AIDS. One of the most powerful speakers was a young woman who is HIV-positive. Here, a few students write their reactions to her message.

Dear Sister,
We are very grateful for the talk you gave to us this morning. In fact your speak on the topic HIV/AIDS today has really educated us a lot and all that we say is may God bless you and give more faith and confident so that you will educate the whole world and for that matter Ghana.
Sister, we do not know much about this HIV/AIDS until you educated us and also talk about your own life, we have now know how dangerous it is and we will also extend this education that we have had to every one in our dear communities.
In fact may God bless you so much and give you more courage. Thank you.
-Tia Mary, Wulugu Senior High School, Northern Region

I was moved by Sister’s speech about how she was being infected by the HIV. I do not know anything about VCT until two police officers taught us that, this is necessary for us to go for testing and if the first test is negative we should go for the second time so to be sure whether affected or not.
I also acquire more knowledge about AIDS from Mr. Omar Seidu Sanda Jr., a Young and Wise director, Upper East region. He let us know about value. And he define value as things one have chosen on his/her own without no outside pressure. He also said, we have three types of values and they are Personal, Family and Community values, and we should also value our life time, education and the truth as well.
I am very excited because I can also said something about HIV/AIDS if I am ask to do so. I am very grateful and God richly bless all the Peace Corps volunteers. Thank you.
-Janet Aziamadzi, Akome Senior Technical School, Volta Region