Asian & Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is on May 19, 2008
The GUAHAN Project invites everyone to the Pacific Resource and Training Center (PRTC) in observance of this very special event. The Chuukese Health information Community Alliance (CHICA) program will be formally introduced to the community, along with two new posters celebrating Guam’s Asian & Pacific Islander community in the fight against AIDS, featuring the women of Guam. In addition, the brand-new STD/HIV Satellite Office will have it’s Grand Opening on this day as well. This new and unique program celebrates the continued collaborative success of the Guam Department of Public Health and the GUAHAN Project in the provision of effective and accessible STD/HIV services for the community. This partnership has proven to be a breakthrough in identifying high-risk communities on Guam for STD/HIV infection. The visiting students and faculty of James Madison University from Virginia will also be at this event, making it even more special for the GUAHAN Project. A fiesta lunch will be served so please come and join the GUAHAN Project at the PRTC for the API HIV/AIDS Awareness Day celebration. Please contact the GUAHAN Project at (671) 647-5684, 647-2437, 646-2437 or via guahanproject@gmail.org for the latest information. Photo: Background, left to right, Terry Aguon and David Santos; foreground, John Patis
Rescheduled! New date: Saturday, May 31, 2008 10 AM to 7 PM
Over 1000 toy cars will be displayed from the lifetime collection of GUAHAN Project Executive Director, Al Silverio. The toy cars date back from Silverio’s childhood to the present day. This innovative fundraiser brings in people who might not otherwise visit an AIDS organization, introducing the GUAHAN Project to more people. This will be the second year of this event. Last year, some people who attended Big Al’s Mini Auto Show actually donated toy cars from their personal collection to Silverio. If you like cars or if you want to see a unique collection of treasured and sometimes very rare collectible toy vehicles, this show is for you. Your support will help with GUAHAN Project’s AIDS education programs. Originally, this event was scheduled for
Saturday, April 26, 2008. It has been rescheduled for Saturday, May 31, 2008, 10 AM to 7 PM at the GUAHAN Project Pacific Resource and Training Center, directly across Tamuning Elementary School, Suite 301. Please call 647-5684, 689-4480 or 689-4482 for more information. Tickets: $5 donation.
The GUAHAN Project Pacific Resource & Training Center (PRTC) offers free educational materials for HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis (TB) and Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD). In addition, information on diabetes, tobacco cessation, aging, women's reproductive health and hemophilia can be found in the PRTC. These materials include posters, pamphlets, journals, DVDs, CDs, video tapes, magazines, books and HIV prevention items such as free condoms and personal lubricants provided by the Guam Department of Public Health.
GUAHAN Project Website Launched: Hafa Adai! The GUAHAN Project's first website makes it's debut on December 14, 2007. This is an exciting addition to the GUAHAN Project Outreach Program and is funded by the Office of Minority Health (OMH). The web site is designed by Aeon Web Media Incorporated. The Outreach Program is greatly enhanced by the addition of the GUAHAN Project website. The Pacific Resource & Training Center, also funded by the Office of Minority Health features free internet computer access and a free wireless hotspot. Please take a tour of this exciting new website and see the latest in GUAHAN Project's work in fighting AIDS in the community.
Personality Profile
GUAHAN Project's first Personality Profile is actually made up of 5 uniquely powerful women of Guam. They are the board members of Conscious Living, a health wellness organization that also advocates for positive social change in the community.
Guam Congresswoman
Madeleine Z. Bordallo
Since the GUAHAN Project was established in 2003, Guam Congresswoman Madeleine Z. Bordallo has served as the Honorary Chairperson of the organization. She also strongly encouraged the founders of the GUAHAN Project to serve the community when the organization was being formed and when challenges seemed insurmountable. Despite the shame and stigma still associated with the epidemic, Congresswoman Bordallo has been very supportive of the many people who make AIDS prevention, education, awareness and care a reality. The GUAHAN Project proudly salutes Congresswoman Bordallo in the fight against AIDS on Guam.
Thank You! Three sold-out performances and one very lavish gala event helped the community to become more aware of AIDS and how we need to protect and educate ourselves from this epidemic. Very special thanks to the amazing talents of the RENT cast, Choreographer Margie Dancel, Music Director Dr. Randall Johnson, Director Ernest Ochoco and all of the hard-working and selfless volunteers who made this production possible. Thank you again for your support in the fight against AIDS.
Why is there World AIDS Day? It does seem awkward. Why do we celebrate a disease that has killed over 25 million people since 1981? We really don’t hear much these days about AIDS. There are some people that believe AIDS is curable and that there is nothing to worry about. That fact is, HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, continues to infect more people than ever around the world. True, in some places the infection rates are dropping slightly but they are more than offset by the sharp increases in new infections in Africa, China and Russia.
Guam Congresswoman 
