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HIV/AIDS - Related documents
Dispelling the stigma of HIV
08 April 2010
UNAIDS estimated that there are 15,000 AIDS orphans in Liberia, and perhaps 3,000 children living with HIV [not pictured]. UNV volunteers like Hanae Aida are involved in the struggle to mitigate the problem. (P. Sen/UNV)
Monrovia, Liberia: Many people in Liberia are poor – and people living with HIV are poorer. UNV volunteer Hanae Aida is helping people to overcome the challenges. Read
Countries:  Japan  Liberia
A vision of a sustainable South Africa
12 January 2010
Limpopo Province, South Africa: "We worked hard," said Halima Chande, one of the organizers. "But with work, songs, drama, local dances and a good lunch with drinks, it was not viewed as a social function by the young generation. I was so moved that after establishing almost one acre of orchard, these young people did not feel tired..." Read
More about: Environment  Youth
Countries:  South Africa
UNV China recognized for AIDS and disaster work
04 January 2010
UNV Head of Programme Development and Operations, Ghulam Isaczai (left), and UNV China Programme Officer, Henny Ngu (centre), receive the 'Outstanding National Volunteer of 2009' award on behalf of Canaria Gaffar from the Deputy Director of the Working Committee of Volunteers, China Association of Social Workers, Chen Kui (right). (UNV)
Beijing, Kunming and Wenchuan, China: UNV volunteers in China have collected a brace of awards for their work on HIV/AIDS and Disaster Risk Management, and for their diligent promotion of volunteerism for peace and development. Read
Volunteering for our Planet in Zambia
30 December 2009
UNV Deputy Executive Coordinator Naheed Haque and Programme Specialist Robert Palmer plant trees at the IVD celebration launch in Gamela. (Sirak Gebrehiwot/UNV)
Gamela, Zambia: UNV Deputy Executive Coordinator Naheed Haque has hailed the volunteer spirit of youth contributing to their communities and resolving problems in Zambia and says she is inspired by their enthusiasm and motivation. Read
More about: Environment
Countries:  Zambia
From slums to students: HIV/AIDS awareness in Kathmandu
01 September 2009
An HIV/AIDS-affected man was asked many questions by the males during the awareness campaign in Kathmandu and was later hailed for his bravery and willingness to come and talk to them. (UNV)
Kathmandu, Nepal: Two people living with HIV/AIDS came to share their experiences with the participants. At the end of the training, more than 200 residents of both genders were directly reached and trained and more are expected to be reached through these informed participants. Read
More about: Youth
Countries:  Nepal
Volunteering begins at home
07 August 2009
Zambian national UNV volunteer Queen Seketi (facing camera) takes part in a march to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS. (UNV)
Kalulushi, Zambia: I have been blessed to have an assignment in the district where I grew up. The beautiful thing about working in such a set-up is that you already have some idea on how things work in terms of geographical setting and people’s way of life. Read
Countries:  Zambia
Tapping into the knowledge
04 August 2009
Botswana is particularly affected by HIV/AIDS. The UNV-supported Community Capacity Enhancement Process (CCEP) is a model geared towards raising awareness through community conversations and other methods. (UNV)
Gaborone, Botswana: The Community Capacity Enhancement Process (CCEP) is a model geared towards fighting HIV/AIDS through community conversations. At its heart is the belief that the community has a vast amount of knowledge and the capability to identify problems that affect them. Read
More about: Children  Youth
Countries:  Botswana
Understanding HIV/AIDS in the public sector
15 June 2009
Understanding HIV/AIDS is key to beating it. (UNDP)
Windhoek, Namibia: Awareness-raising is key to tackling the HIV/AIDS threat. In Namibia’s public sector, UNV volunteer James Etuwat works across the board to ensure combating HIV/AIDS is on everyone’s minds. Read
More about: Governance
Countries:  Namibia  Uganda
UNV volunteers donate to vulnerable in Sinazongwe
30 May 2009
Sinazongwe, Zambia: UNV volunteers in Sinazongwe district of Southern province have procured nine hammer mills meant to assist orphans and vulnerable children. Read
More about: Children
Countries:  Zambia
Setting HIV/AIDS awareness in stone
29 May 2009
A ‘loss bed count tool’ – a collection of stones to symbolize people lost to HIV/AIDS is unveiled. (UNV)
Kang, Botswana: People are asked to pick up stones to symbolize the number of people they have lost to HIV/AIDS. Then seated in a circle and in a solemn mood, an individual is asked to talk to the others about the stones they have collected. Read
More about: Education  Youth
Countries:  Botswana

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