Synopsis:

Six boys from an inner London youth scheme head for the Gambia. One of them, Louis, has parents who come from the Gambia. Louis has never been to the country before so the trip has a special meaning for him. He tells the story of the journey the boys take as they meet a group of young people from the Gambian YMCA to plan, research and make a video about HIV / AIDS.

The programme follows the young people as they research how HIV is affecting people in the Gambia. They go to a rural village and hear how some health messages are shared through songs. And they learn that less than half the population in Gambia can read and write, so video can play an important part in raising awareness. They also visit the only community centre in the Gambia where people meet and are open about their HIV status ­ stigma is a big problem.

The young people decide their own awareness-raising video should focus on stigma, and they make a short drama that is shown on Gambian television.