EIL Intercultural Learning E-News, Special Edition focusing on HIV and AIDS - Welcome to a special edition of EIL’s E-Newsletter, focusing on HIV & AIDS. Read here the first hand stories and reactions of Irish volunteers who have come face to face with the reality of HIV and AIDS in South Africa and Nigeria as part of the EIL Global Awareness Programme. In July 4 more volunteers will leave for South Africa and Nigeria in the third year of this programme. Watch out for their updates and details of their awareness raising activities on return to Ireland on www.eilireland.org/deved and in future editions of E-News!
GET THE FACTS! Not sure about the difference between HIV and AIDS? Unclear about how HIV is transmitted?
DID YOU KNOW?
At the end of 2007, there were an estimated 33.2 million people living with HIV or AIDS. HIV affects people in all countries and of all ages, which these statistics highlight...
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WHAT CAN I DO? Ignorance and prejudice are major challenges in the response to HIV and AIDS. There is a lot that you can do to make a difference- and it’s easier than you may think! Here are some ideas to get you started and for more ways to raise awareness get in touch with us today!
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WHAT IS THE GLOBAL AWARENESS PROGRAMME? The issue of HIV & AIDS is one of the greatest challenges facing the world at the moment. It is not just a health concern; it is also a barrier to development. The Global Awareness Programme is our attempt to play a part in the global effort to reduce the spread of HIV through training, volunteering and raising awareness.
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STORIES FROM VOLUNTEERS - In the summer of 2007 Katie Moore and Nogugu Mafu travelled to Nigeria as part of the Global Awareness Programme. James O Connor and Sophie Breuker spent 8 weeks in South Africa and all four had life-changing experiences. Read their stories here!
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LITTLE BATTLES IN A BIG WAR - In the summer of 2007 Katie Moore and Nogugu Mafu travelled to Nigeria as part of the Global Awareness Programme. James O Connor and Sophie Breuker spent 8 weeks in South Africa and all four had life-changing experiences. Read their stories here!
Read Tara's story here
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