The children had chosen to present the show at their own school in Chagoua FDAR, and they presented a program about the dangers of alcohol, tobacco, drugs, and HIV/AIDS to about 500 children and friends from six elementary school classes, and to their parents. They sang songs and did sketches in French, Arabic, and Sara, a local language, which enchanted the public.
They also held up messages for the audience to read such as: “I am a child, I want to prepare my future. I say no to alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. I avoid any form of contamination by the HIV / AIDS virus. I work to prepare my future”.
The performance lasted an hour and a half, and made a big impression on their fellow students as well as the adult audience. They received a standing ovation.
On the International Day Against Alcohol, September 21st, a big show is planned along with a tour of the schools in the area where posters will be hung up to warn children of the dangers of alcohol.
ELOI BEDINGAR
Project Coordinator Blue Cross Chad
CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE PROJECT ACTIVITIES OF BLUE CROSS CHAD…
