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Kids & Teens Resource Centre Commemorates World AIDS Day 2025

Kids & Teens Resource Centre joined the global community to mark World AIDS Day 2025, standing with young people, families, and health stakeholders to strengthen the fight against HIV. This year’s commemoration, organized by the Ondo State Agency for the Control of AIDS (ODSACA), brought together institutions, secondary school students, corps members, community volunteers, and civil society organizations across Akure.

Deputy Governor Dr. Olaide Adelami delivering remarks at the Government House before the HIV Awareness Walk.

Before the walk began, the Deputy Governor of Ondo State, Dr. Olaide Adelami, addressed participants at the Government House. He emphasized the importance of investing in prevention, increasing access to accurate information, and supporting individuals living with HIV without stigma or discrimination. His message set a strong tone for the day and reaffirmed the state’s dedication to protecting young people.

Following the speech, the awareness walk took off from the Government House through key routes in Akure. Students, corps members, NGOs, community groups, and ODSACA representatives participated, drawing public attention to the message of testing, prevention, and collective action in ending AIDS.

Students, corps members, NGOs, and community volunteers walking through Akure to raise awareness for World AIDS Day.

During the event, Kids & Teens Resource Centre focused heavily on youth engagement. Adolescents were guided through essential prevention knowledge, including a practical demonstration on condom use led by our CEO. This session opened valuable discussions about safer sex, responsible decision-making, and reducing myths that often mislead young people.

CEO of Kids & Teens Resource Centre demonstrating correct condom use as part of the HIV prevention education.

Our team also interacted with students, corps members, and volunteers, encouraging regular testing and promoting stigma-free support for individuals living with HIV. These conversations reinforced the idea that ending AIDS requires consistent community participation.

ODSACA continues to lead important initiatives in prevention, testing, and community sensitization. Their commitment, along with the strong turnout from schools, institutions, partners, and youth groups, shows the power of collective action in the fight against HIV/AIDS.

Kids & Teens Resource Centre remains dedicated to this mission. Through partnerships, education programs, and youth-focused outreach, we will continue to advocate for prevention, awareness, and stigma reduction throughout the year and beyond.

World AIDS Day 2025 was not just a walk ,  it was a reminder that the fight continues, and together, we can build a safer and more informed generation.

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