Lovers of the radio serial drama, Merundoi, can catch up on missed episodes and listen to the entire series thus far at the National Library.Adding to the many gifts that have begun to pour in for the library’s centennial observance, yesterday Margaret Lawrence,China Jerseys, Director of Merundoi, and her team presented 275 episodes of the radio serial drama to Chief Librarian,NFL Jerseys China, Gillian Thompson, as a prelude to releasing the 300th episode in August.Handing over the compact discs, Lawrence, who says a listenership assessment is to be done in a month’s time, expressed the hope that as many persons as possible will take the opportunity to listen to the exciting episodes in the National Library over the August holidays and beyond.The National Library has more than 25 branches, centres and service points that provide information and fill recreational needs of its users nationwide and copies of the anecdotal hit in offices will soon be available at most library outlets.Celebrating tool in the war against HIV/AIDS spread: National Library staffers and some of the characters of the radio serial drama Merundoi at the national Library yesterday.The radio serial drama is also aired in Suriname with plans for further expansion. A PEPFAR-funded project, the donation forms part of the Merundoi outreach programme to inform the public on behavioural changes that can reduce the risk of HIV infection transmission.Expressing gratitude for the collection, Chief Librarian Thompson said that there is no talk yet of the disks being available to be taken away from the library but she noted that her staff will ensure that the public makes full use of them on the premises.True to life,Cheap Jerseys Free Shipping, the radio serial drama has become a major hit that has set many tongues wagging through scripted characters in a village some 15 miles outside Georgetown. It presents life’s facilitators and barriers to influence ‘choice and change through Life’s realities.In Guyana the radio serial drama teaches through innovative methods, delayed initiation, abstinence, parent-child communication,Wholesale China Jerseys, monogamy,Cheap Nike NFL Jerseys, faithfulness,Discount NFL Jerseys, access to services, alcohol prevention, reduction, correct and consistent condom use and reduction of stigma and discrimination.The local serial drama demonstrates to listeners the struggle characters face in adopting positive behaviours.“Modelling” is used to show the audience how characters can successfully prevent transmission of HIV and support those already infected.Through listening to the programme, Lawrence said that it is hoped that the audience would learn how to change negative attitudes and behaviours and adopt positive ones.She added that Merundoi also demonstrates the consequences of each behaviour and impact that these behaviours can have on individual life.Modelling and reinforcement to combat HIV and AIDS project is being implemented in various countries including Botswana, Ethiopia, Ghana and Zambia as well as Guyana. In Guyana it is an initiative of the US Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, Guyana Aids Programme.The MARCH projects aims to promote behavioural changes that reduce the risk of HIV infection and transmission and changes that increase the care and support provided in communities for people living with HIV/Aids and their families.The project was started in 2006 after public consultations and a scriptwriter’s workshop.