Members of the Central African Red Cross’s theatre troupe during a performance to heighten people’s awareness about the dangers of HIV/AIDS and how to avoid infection. The troupe is working in cooperation with the French Red Cross which is implementing an HIV/AIDS awareness programme in C.A.R. The show took place under the palm trees in a poor neighbourhood in the country’s capital, Bangui. It attracted a huge crowd, including many children. The show – which included music, comedy sketches, and dance – has been performed all over the country.