December 1 is world AIDS DAY.This is the day to wear your red ribbon. In support. Of those living with HIV/AIDS. It is also a day to remember. Those who have died. AIDS was IDENTIFIED in the 1980.The first world AIDS DAY was held in 1988.In canada the give a day program asks Canadians. To donate one day' s pay to an AIDS organization on December 1.In Africa soccer stars and coaches discuss AIDS PREVENTION with young athletes. About two million people die of AIDS each year. Many people think AIDS is limited to Africa. This is a myth. AIDS IS AN INTERNATIONAL EPIDEMIC. Statistic suggest that a new person is infected with HIV every 10 -15 seconds the red ribbon campaign began as a grassroots program. Grassroots programs are key to raising funds and awareness a about GLOBAL issues. The organizations working to reserve the global epidemic of AIDS. ....
Hey Maria,
ReplyDeleteThis is an important issue. I think it is especially important because AIDS (in many situations) can be prevented. This requires some knowledge: we need to know about getting tested, and we need to know about safe sex.
There are many places where people can get free HIV/AIDS tests. And there are organizations that help educate about safe sex.
The first thing to do is: share the information about the problem. Thank you for doing that Maria.
What do you think students can to educate people, or raise money for HIV/AIDS charities?
-Eric, NYC