ACET Belarus was formally registered in 2007, led by Alexander Zibrik.  He and his group of volunteer educators work in HIV prevention in locak schools in a growing number of towns and cities across the country.. Although the numbers with HIV are very low - maybe 15,000 among the 10 million population - neighbouring Russia has seen the explosive spread of HIV and Belarus is at risk of going the same way, particularly through drug abuse..

Plans for the future include starting work in a number of new centres and the launch of a youth magazine, written and produced by students who, after attending lectures run by ACET Belarus, have been inspired to take action themselves.

More information about ACET Belarus can be found on the ACET Belarus website (In Russian and English) www.acet-belarus.net

Emma Zhuromskaya atended an ACET Belarus presentation in 2008 and was deeply moved by it.  She wrote

Greetings Alexander Vladimirovich!

Last Tuesday I was at your lecture about HIV/AIDS, which you conducted at the Byelorussian State Economical University. I have to honestly acknowledge that information you provided really impressed me and statistics just shocked. But even more I was surprised and I got very glad to hear about those recommendations you suggested. In the contrast with all traditional sources of information, which speak about different methods of contraception, you put the accent mark on the moral side of the problem. And you know what I mean.

I wish you success in your work

Sincerely,

Emma Zhuromskaya