Jersey charity aims to build on success of Recent Anti-HIV Initiative
A recent initiative that challenged people in Jersey to
'get protected' against HIV has resulted in a 200% increase in the
number of Islanders who are now 'protected' from the
illness.
As part of the 'HIV in Jersey it is real, it is
here. Take responsibility' campaign, run by local charity AIDS
Care Education and Training (ACET) Jersey and supported by Standard
Chartered Bank, representatives from both organisations took to the
streets of St Helier last month offering the public the chance to
take a quiz designed to dispel common myths about HIV and
AIDS. As a result of the initiative, a total of over 300
Islanders have now completed the quiz, an increase of over
200.
Everyone who successfully completed the quiz as part of
the initiative was entered into a draw to win an Apple iPad,
donated by Standard Chartered. Richard Ingle, Chief Executive of
Standard Chartered in Jersey randomly drew the lucky winner, 18
year old Anthony Regan, an apprentice electrician.
We were delighted with the response to the
campaign:
"We had such a positive response from those who undertook
the quiz and it is extremely encouraging that Islanders,
particularly young people, are willing to learn about HIV. HIV
is in Jersey and we cannot afford to be complacent, I am delighted
that so many people took time out of their day last month to have a
chat with us and learn the simple facts about HIV. We will
continue to build on the success of this campaign throughout the
year and hopefully continue to increase the number of those who are
protected."
Richard Ingle commented:
"ACET Jersey has done a fantastic job of reaching out to
Islanders, helping them to consider HIV and understand the facts.
HIV awareness is an issue that Standard Chartered takes very
seriously and I was delighted that our staff were able to assist
with this great initiative. Congratulations also must go to
Anthony for winning the Apple iPad, we are pleased to donate such a
fantastic prize in recognition of his participation in this
campaign."
The 'HIV in Jersey' quiz is still available to take online
at www.acet.je.
Updated
September 2011