One of ten short stories of PWRDF and partner projects.
"In El Salvador, the issues of HIV, adolescent sexual health and gender-based violence are rarely discussed in public. PWRDF partner CoCoSI (the committee against AIDS) gives youth the opportunity to plan workshops in schools and the local prison on inequality, gender-based violence, discrimination and bullying. Team members provide transportation and food costs for those who wish to attend the workshops and help with medication and health care costs. In 2010 CoCoSI's amazing work earned them a Red Ribbon Award from the United Nations HIV and AIDS program". [Text of entire article.]
One of ten short stories of PWRDF and partner projects.
"In Mtatha, they pronounce hope 'Temba'. In 1999 Lulu Boxoza founded Temba House in South Africa, originally a place where those in the final stages of HIV could died with dignity. However, the purpose quickly changed when Temba House realized that with the proper care, people began to recover and could resume living their lives. The centre became known as the place to live, rather than the place to die. Temba house is supported by its volunteers, they help run educational programs, hospice care and counselling services and make home visits to those in need". [Text of entire article.]
Dr. Peter Jepson-Young, a physician with AIDS, told about 125 people that he was impressed that the Anglican Church would sponsor a conference on AIDS. "I think (the event) sends out a message that the church cares and is prepared to get involved, Dr. Jepson-Young said. "Rev. John Bailey, rector of St. Martin's Church, which arranged the conference, said he wanted to change people's image of the church. "I felt it was important not only to raise awareness about AIDS, but also to make a public statement that the church is here to serve those in need, not to judge them".
"Across the Diocese of Montreal, parishes learned about the need that AIDS patients in Africa have for nutritious food to eat when they take their anti-retroviral medicines. Their Basket Fund, which focused on providing food baskets to AIDS patients for the first few months after they are diagnosed with the disease, raised $10,000, enough to provide 125 people with food to get themselves back on their feet and providing for their families again". [Text of entire article.]
That the National Executive Council request the Executive Director of Program together with appropriate staff and other local resources:
1. To catalogue the Church's present response to AIDS especially in relation to:
- a) educational material which builds awareness and equips clergy and laity in ministering to the victims and families with AIDS;
- b) ethical material which addresses human sexuality and suggests responsible behaviour for those of high risk and those who may not be of high risk;
- c) practical guidance to Canadians visiting overseas with available safeguards; to equip our PIM representatives with messages of support to assist the overseas churches facing a heightened crisis, such as the provision of sterilized medical supplies.
2. To indicate to our partner churches who are concerned that we wish to stand with them in facing this common crisis.
3. To enquire of appropriate committees and groups including and not restricted to:
- Medical/Doctrinal Sub-Committee of the Doctrine and Worship Committee of the Doctrine and Worship Committee
- Human Rights Unit
- House of Bishops
- Youth Unit
- Marriage and Related Matters
- Committee on Ministry
- Partners in World Mission Committee
- Primate's World Relief and Development Fund
as to what further initiatives they plan to undertake. CARRIED #42-10-87
Detailed article about the support to those with AIDS in Vancouver provided by Christ Church Cathedral, St. Paul's Anglican Church and St. Paul's Hospital.
Editorial describing the devastation of AIDS, especially in the Third World, and calling on Anglicans to observe AIDS Awareness Day, on Sunday October 3.