[23 July 2008]

HODEIDAH, July 23 (Saba)- Social Orientation House launched on Wednesday a training course to educate 60 street children for the prevention of HIV infection and reintegration into the society.

The course is funded by UNICEF organization.

It aims to spread awareness among street children on risks of HIV infection and to build their skills that help them to solve their problems.

During the opening of training course, deputy governor al-Hasan Taher pointed out the importance of this session in raising health awareness of the targeted group because street children are often victims of trafficking and extortion.

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Saba