December 1, 2008 marked the 20th World AIDS Day. The dire need to respond to HIV and AIDS continues: worldwide the estimated number of people living with HIV is over 33 million; in the U.S., an estimated one million Americans are living with HIV. To mark this occasion, World Education engaged in several awareness-raising activities.
In support of the aids.gov website—which provides information from the U.S. Federal government about HIV & AIDS prevention, testing, treatment, research, and using new media in response to HIV—World Education encouraged colleagues and friends to join aids.gov in four ways to take action for World AIDS Day:
In support of the aids.gov website—which provides information from the U.S. Federal government about HIV & AIDS prevention, testing, treatment, research, and using new media in response to HIV—World Education encouraged colleagues and friends to join aids.gov in four ways to take action for World AIDS Day:
Join "Facing AIDS for World AIDS Day" - A Social Network Anti-Stigma and HIV Testing Campaign
Participate in "Bloggers Unite on World AIDS Day" - A Blogging Call to Action
Promote HIV Testing - via Text Messaging or Online
Attend the World AIDS Day Event in Second Life - Presentations, Displays, and More
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