My name is James Craggs I’m a final year student at The University of Aberdeen in the UK reading for my Masters in Politics and International Relations. I also work within the National Health Service within the emergency services. I volunteer in projects for a local and regional public health charity associated with HIV/AIDS and sexual health issues who have a national presence here in the UK. In my spare time I enjoy mountain climbing, gym, socialising with friends and travelling as much as possible!
James Craggs
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What role do you envision young people playing around the issue of HIV/AIDS?
October 15, 2010 By 1 Comment
Students and young people have the best grasp on a new weapon for conquering HIV and AIDS: social networking such as Facebook and Twitter. Young people are able to share content, blog, tweet and post information fast. But how are students and young people important in international health affairs and do they influence decisions? Well, in circumstances which affect either an individual or a group of people, knowledge is power. Spreading information online allows information to get around, and let's face it; young people need to know the risks … [Read more...]
