World AIDS Day Comments
Free World AIDS DAY card
The Boomer Muse has created a free World AIDS Day card titled: IMAGINE an AIDS-Free World. This card/poster is free to forward and can be viewed at blog.laylamorganwilde.com
Confession of an HIV Possitive
I wold like to take this opportunity to share my World AIDS Day post (Confessions of an HIV Positive: www.angsawariko.com/2009/12/confessions-of-hiv-positive.html ) we all know that AIDS along with malaria and other diseases is one of the important issues in the world as stated in UN Millennium Development Goals where AIDS and other diseases lands on number 6 (Combat AIDS, Malaria and other diseases). My post is about the present scenario of AIDS/HIV in world where UNAIDS reported that as of 2007 it is roughly 33 -33.4 Million in the worlds population is HIV positive and still living, but those digits are cases that are only reported and undergo HIV test. Here in the Philippines we have rough estimation of 3,911 living and reported cases of HIV as of May 2009 by National Epidemiology Center. Unsafe sex is recorded as 89% and discussed as the major contributor of transmission in the National Epidemiology Center data and since 2007, 72 % of new cases were males who got infected from having sex with other females here in the Philippines. The peek age bracket for males is 25-29 years old as first from the chart followed by 30-34 years old and 20-24 years old is ranked as third.
I had opportunity to have an HIV positive friend to discuss his situation and what he is doing right now, as reported by UNAIDS that the infection cases reduces to 17%, it may be a good news but it doesn't mean we should be lax instead let's continue our battle against AIDS and other diseases and support UN MDG for 2015.
Fight For AIDS
HIV/AIDS hate to heard that..... but many people especially youth got HIV/AIDS.... so let's fight for it make our world better....
Article about it : darryltanod.blogspot.com/2009/06/hiv-serosorting-in-men-who-have-sex.html
Facing AIDS for World AIDS Day 2009: How You Can Take Action with One Photo
If a picture says a thousand words, how much would a picture of you wearing a red ribbon and holding a sign that says you're "Facing AIDS for World AIDS Day" say? Could it help end stigma? Promote HIV testing? We think so - and we need your help.
World AIDS Day, December 1, is an opportunity for us to work together to help reduce stigma around HIV and promote HIV Testing—here’s how you can join us in Facing AIDS in 3 easy steps:
1. Take a Photo
* Download a Facing AIDS sign from www.aids.gov/pdf/facing_aids_sign.pdf and tell us why you are Facing AIDS.
* Then take a photo of yourself wearing a red ribbon with your sign.
* Upload it to our Flickr group: www.aids.gov/pdf/facing_aids_sign.pdf
2. Change your Social Network Profile Status and picture. On December 1 change your social network profile picture to your Facing AIDS photo and your profile status to:
“[Your Name] is Facing AIDS for World AIDS Day. To find an HIV test site, text your ZIP to “KNOWIT” (566948), or visit www.HIVtest.org. Join me and post this to your status today.”
3. Share
* Ask your family, friends, and colleagues to join the Campaign—here’s a flyer you can share: www.aids.gov/pdf/facing_aids_sign.pdf
Want to learn more or find other ways to Face AIDS for World AIDS Day? Check out our AIDS.gov World AIDS Day page: www.aids.gov/world-aids-day/
Faith-based resources for World Aids Day
This is a great faith-based resource page for 2009 World Aids Day. www.hopeandhealing.org/contentPage.aspx?resource_id=252&listWebPage_id=1
Finally
I am glad that all this money for technology is actually going for a GOOD CAUSE! I see so much money forked out and finally less people dying.
I blogged about this
marvelousmasons.blogspot.com
Get Involved Campaigns For World AIDS Day
The World Health Organization (WHO) has campaigns for you to get involved. Here is the link
www.worldaidscampaign.org/en/Get-Involved
One Life Revolution by World Vision
One Life Revolution (OLR) is an interactive experience that allows people to ‘walk in the shoes’ of others who have suffered the plight of social injustice. The life-size exhibition gives people the opportunity to come in direct contact with someone else’s life as they struggle to cope with HIV/AIDS and living in harsh conditions prone to child trafficking.
For a preview of the One Life Revolution exhibit, please visit the link below:
media.worldvision.org/clientpreview/vdo/play_noclinic.swf?Open&lid=aids_exp...
For a virtual experience of One Life Revolution, please visit the link below:
media.worldvision.org/getinvolved/aids_experience/index.html?Open&lid=aids_...
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World AIDS Day
World AIDS Day, observed December 1 each year, is dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV infection.
HIV/AIDS has been a global epidemic for more than 27 years. Most of today's youth have never known a world without it. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently published national HIV incidence (new infections) that showed much higher numbers that previous estimates. The time is now. Together, we can prevent the spread of this pandemic – through awareness, care, prevention, education and research. On December 1st, individuals and organizations will recognize World AIDS Day. This year’s theme is leadership – from all sectors, including government, but also leaders among individuals and families, communities, non-profits and other organizations. The question is not should you participate, but how can you? Both NIDA and AIDS.gov recognize the leadership of Bloggers Unite and invite bloggers to join them in their mission to prevent and stop the spread of HIV/AIDS.
AIDS hit my family
12/01/09
by: readithere
When my cousin Vic died from AIDS, he looked ancient and skeletal. I still have nightmares. He was a kind and loving person who is greatly missed.
Until this happened in my own family, the closest AIDS had gotten to me was the articles I wrote for the newspaper. When it's that far from you, it doesn't have an effect on you.
Since his death, however, I've followed treatments and research in the news and now I blog in events like this in hopes of raising the awareness of others.
I feel the pain of losing him will not be soothed until I know that no other family will have to endure this. Yes, I understand this is unlikely but I must continue to hope and pray nonetheless.
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