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PAAJAF CHIDLREN’S CONFERENCE AND TRIP - CONCEPT PAPER
Paajaf is a young registered NGO with a mission to demonstrate care and concern for Orphans, Other Vulnerable Children and women in Ghana, so that these people can also feel as being part in the world and live in peace.
The first ever children’s conference and trip is to be held in Gbawe Community on 13th to 17th, of April in the year 2009. This conference and trip will serve as platform to network children of school going age in our communities and in schools.
The conference and the on field trip will be under the theme: “Planting the Seed of Unity” Article 15 under United Nations Convention on Child Right streamlined:
1. States Parties recognize the rights of the child to freedom of association and to freedom of peaceful assembly.
2. No restrictions may be placed on the exercise of these rights other than those imposed in conformity with the law and which are necessary in a democratic society in the interests of national security or public safety, public order (ordre public), the protection of public health or morals or the protection of the rights and freedoms of others.
It is necessary that the seed of unity will be planted in them since they are our leaders of tomorrow. Just imagine what would happen to the world, if we allow the seed or spirit of unconformity, unfriendliness, carelessness etc. develop in them. Absolutely, there would be no peace and world would be dull.
In order to plant the seed in them, the conference will introduce participants to Paajaf Children Networking Project. This project is a program that links Paajaf Foundation with children of school going age in our communities. By sharing information and ideas, young people have the opportunity to celebrate their own culture and learn about those of others.
Partner groups exchange letters, email, photos, games, video and audio taps, cultural artifacts and Paajaf Foundation Project ideas. Through children networking, young people discuss issues and offer solutions in a forum that transcends cultural and geographical boundaries.
The conference and the on field trip will be an excellent opportunity for children in our communities and schools to network and start projects on their own to make difference in the world as well as to create one village for all. During the conference and the on field trip, delegates will learn also about climate change and health issues that can jeopardize their future education and other opportunities.
The conference and the on field trip have targeted to accommodate 200 participants within our communities here in Ghana and some from the international communities.
To find more information, or support this event or host, the Paajaf Foundation at: P.O. Box ML 657, Mallam-Accra, Ghana, : Tel: +233 (24) 3703420/ 3540446, Email: paajaf@yahoo.com
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Do you know what hepatitis is?
Hepatitis (hep-uh-TY-tis) is an infection of the liver. There are many causes and different type of hepatitis. Some cases are caused by viruses or bacteria. Other cases are caused by chemicals, poisons, alcohol or drugs.
Types of Hepatitis: A, B, C, D and E. Each of the hepatitis is caused by a specified virus which is labelled e.g: A for HAV and B for HBV etc.
What is hepatitis B?
Hepatitis B is an infection of the liver caused by a specific virus, labelled “B.” Hepatitis B can cause cirrhosis (sir-OH-sis), a type of liver disease. It can also cause cancer of the liver
What are the symptoms of hepatitis B?
Most people with hepatitis B have some
symptoms of the disease. These symptoms may include:
• loss of appetite • tiredness • aching joints • upset stomach and vomiting • lower belly pain • dark-coloured urine • yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice
How can you get hepatitis B?
Hepatitis B virus is carried in semen and vaginal secretions. So the virus can spread through all types of sexual intercourse. It is also found in blood and can be spread through sharing toothbrushes, razors, and needles. Pregnant women who have hepatitis B can give the virus to their babies. Hepatitis B is not spread through casual contact or through the air.
How is hepatitis B infection found?
A hepatitis B blood test is used to find the disease. Most people with hepatitis B get well in a short time (usually 4 to 8 weeks) and are no longer contagious. A small number of people do not get rid of the virus. They can infect others throughout their lives. These people are called hepatitis B “carriers.” This means they have chronic liver disease. Even though they feel well, they remain contagious. About 20 percent of those with chronic liver disease may develop cirrhosis or cancer of the liver.
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