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Where are the funds for MARP activities going?

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written by: Prince Kweku MacDonald, Critical observation within Ghanaian society and among Most-at Risk Populations (MARPs) shows that there is no activity going on in their community. For instance, a recent visit to the National Association of Persons Living with HIV/AIDS head office in Accra proves that funding for MARPs is not being used effectively in the target community. In fact, it seems as though it is a means to allow HIV-negative men and women to enrich themselves whilst the majority of MARPs, namely HIV-positive men and women, continue to suffer unaided with the illness. While some HIV-positive people cannot afford the price of anti-retroviral drugs, other funds recipients are riding in luxurious 4 wheel drives, raising questions as to how funds are being spent. Condoms and lubricants that help prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS among these groups are also being sold, though there is funding allocated for the purchase of these commodities by Global Fund and USAID to be di

EVERYONE HE IS HAVING SEX WITH IS HAVING SEX WITH YOU! USE A CONDOM

EVERYONE HE IS HAVING SEX WITH IS HAVING SEX WITH YOU! USE A CONDOM. Written by: Mac-Darling If you are a man or woman who is sexually active, the risk of getting HIV is always present regardless if you are a man who sleeps with other men or a woman that sleeps with other women. The risk applies to anyone who is having sex so please always keep in mind that any type of sexual activity puts you at risk of receiving HIV… even if it’s your first time. WHAT IS HIV? HIV is Human immunodeficiency virus, this is the virus that causes AIDS. HIV is an infection that is spread through the exchange of blood, semen or vaginal fluids of a person who is HIV positive comes in contact with a cut or infection with the inside lining of the anus, vagina, mouth or urethra. HIV AND AIDS AFFECTS US ALL That’s why it’s important to talk about the risks of HIV infection and how we can reduce them. Let us talk about sex, sexuality, sexual orientation, and safe sex. MAKE SAFE SEX THE RIGHT SEX

Experience with DELTA AIRWAYS and the US CUSTOMS AND IMMIGRATION

Experience with DELTA AIRWAYS and the US CUSTOMS AND IMMIGRATION Written By : Mac-Darling Cobbinah Experience with DELTA AIRWAYS and the US CUSTOMS AND IMMIGRATION In God We Trust is the official motto of the United States , the U.S. state of Florida and the Central American nation of Nicaragua . In the United States, the motto first appeared on a coin in 1864 during strong Christian sentiment emerging during the Civil War, but In God We Trust did not become the official U.S. national motto until after the passage of an Act of Congress in 1956. It is codified as federal law in the United States Code at 36 U.S.C. § 302 , which provide: ‘”In God we trust” is the national motto [i] . The mission of Delta airways is as follows; “ We—Delta’s employees, customers, and community partners together form a force for positive local and global change, dedicated to bettering standards of living and the environment where we and our customers live and work. “ [ii] . If mission sta

The Famous Christian Village in Accra

The Famous Christian Village in Accra Written by: Prince Kweku This famous ‘village’ with a population of almost two thousand is sandwiched between the University of Ghana, Legon and the Achimota Secondary School. Its location is four minutes’ drive from the Legon campus. The inhabitants are predominantly Ewes. The young men are mainly golf caddies while the women are engaged in a variety of activities to support their husbands and family. Interestingly, most of the inhabitants come from Adangbe in Togo which is two hours’ drive from the Aflao border. Recently, there have been huge migrations of Nigerians who are there for several reasons. The ‘illage’ is between Kisseiman and Dome, all suburbs of Accra. Although the village is associated with Christians, the behavior and attitude of the people do not conform to Christian standards. This famous village is known as the “Christian Village.” Let me proceed to justify the position I take that the village does not befit its