On April 13th South Portland High School chapter will held its "kick-off" event, entitled "Global Perspectives on Women and HIV/AIDS".

To coincide with other SWA awareness events in New York, Canada and Ghana concerning this pressing global issue, the three panelists for the South Portland event bring global expertise from Haiti, Canada and southern African countries.

South Portland High School's principal Jeanne Crocker welcomed the participant, and chapter officers introduced SWA to the audience before the discussion. Panlesits at the event included Julia McDonald, Executive Director ofMaine AIDS Alliance, Noel Bonam HIV/STD Program, Shelley White the HIV Care Programs Coordinator for State of Maine. The panel followed by a reception catered by Portland restaurants, and laptops will be set up for those attending to visit SWA's website to post on discussion forums.

Click here to view Flyer of the event.