Introduction

AIDS is perceived to have begun in Africa and is many times labeled as an “African” disease.

It effects everyone, regardless of age, gender, or race from every nation.

By learning about and understanding how HIV/AIDS affects us and others from other nations it is possible to begin creating some worldwide solutions.

Structure

• What kind of people are we?

• How did we get here?

• Where do we go from here?

What kind of People are we?

Why do people/nations help?

Are developed countries using capitalism to control other developing nations?

Can you help without gaining anything?

Why should we help?

What kind of people are we? Find out what community wants and

needs and workwith them to achieving their goals.

Positive stories/possible NGO’s

HOW DID WE GET HERE?

Facts/History of HIV/AIDS in South Africa

Has the highest # of people to be living with the disease in the world. (5.7 mill).

In 2008, South Africa’s HIV prevalence rate was 18.1% among 15-49 year olds.

In 2008, an estimated 350, 000 South Africans died.

How did we get here?

Affecting the country’s economic, education and health sectors.

Spread primarily through heterosexual sex in South Africa.

How did we get here?

Prevalence of HIV/AIDS among women in South

Africa Women account for

57% of adults living with HIV/AIDS

Young women ages 15-24- more than twice that of young men

Young women between the ages of 25 & 34- the highest infection rate

Regions impacted: Kwa Zulu, Natal and Gauteng

HOW DID WE GET HERE?

Children with HIV/AIDS in South Africa

HIV/AIDS is also the leading cause of death among South Africa under the age of five.

In 2008, 230,000 children under 14 years of age wereHIV positive.

How did we get here?

In 2008, there are 1.4 million AIDS orphans.

These children are overwhelmingly cared for by relatives.

Capacity of the extended family is stretched and collapsing.

WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE?

The Lost Generation

When has the United States lost a generation?

What did it do for our economy, moral, & vision for the future?

Is the young woman right- does money make all the difference?

Taabusize: “Nothing will touch this small, isolated place where I live”

WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE?

Isolation

Health Belief Model:1. How likely is it will

effect me?2. How bad is this.. Really?3. What’s everyone else

doing?4. Cost/Benefit stage5. Action

Ishi

Zaamanidooru

WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE?

Competence vs. Performance

Social Cognitive Theory: Social, Cognitive, Environmental factors

• Are you capable of helping others?• Do you know what it would take to address this

issue? • Do you possess the skill set required?• Are you aware of the “moral” rules and

regulations involved? • Are you able/willing to change your

behavior/actions accordingly?

Your decision to serve vs. an African woman’s decision to limit her risk to contracting HIV

Zaamanidooru

WHAT CAN WE DO IN CARBONDALE TODAY?

What will you do today?

1. Inform yourself2. Get your place of work involved3. Support an effort or organization 4. Join an effort of organization

What kind of change will you bring about?

Relief Organizations | Band-AidsReligious Charities | FaithGovernment Aid | InfluenceHumanitarian Groups | RightsSustainable Development | Collaboration

HIV/AIDS is bigger than a single approach

Its up to you to make a difference.

The global HIV/AIDS epidemic is an unprecedented crisis that requires an unprecedented response. In particular it requires solidarity -- between the healthy and the sick, between rich and poor, and above all, between richer and poorer nations. We have 30 million orphans already.

How many more do we have to get, to wake up?"

-Kofi Annan