Action Tips: Spread the Facts About HIV/AIDS in Africa

Educate yourself and spread the information on why people in Africa are more prone to get HIV/AIDS than Americans.

Here are a few reasons:

  • Average life expectancy in South Africa is now 54 years – without AIDS, it is estimated that it would be 64. Over half of 15 year olds are not expected to reach the age of 60.
  • Hospitals are struggling to cope with the number of HIV-related patients that they have to care for. In 2006 a leading researcher estimated that HIV-positive patients would soon account for 60-70% of medical expenditure in South African hospitals.
  • Schools have fewer teachers because of the AIDS epidemic. In 2006 it was estimated that 21% of teachers in South Africa were living with HIV.

Sources:

http://www.avert.org/aidssouthafrica.htm

To find out more check out DoSomething.org's STDs and AIDS tipsheets for more information.


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Gisela1 says:
 

I would like to help all the people in africa with their problems with HIV/AIDS. It is really sad when you hear young girls and guys with aids.

 
mrs.raymond says:
 

HI...MY NAME IS AMANDA!AND I JUST WANT TO SAY THAT MY HEART GOES OUT TO ALL THE PEOPLE IN AFRICA WHO IS STRUGGLIN WITH AIDS/HIV...THIS IS A TERRIBLE BUT SERIOUS DISEASE AND I JUST WANT TO SAY "U ARE NOT ALONE!!"NO," I DONT HAVE THE DISEASE BUT I DO HAVE SOMETHING...A HELPIN HAND AND EARS TO LISTEN TO ANYONE IF THEY WANT SOMEONE TO TALK TO.I AM SO SORRY!!JUST TELL ME WHAT TO DO TO HELP AND I'M THERE.....

 
ishahsavana says:
 

i know, it is really sad. i really want to help and make a difference in there lives, it's really not fair for them, this is so heartbreaking ):

 
ShanikTaylor says:
 

This is heartbeaking. i wanna help. I cant wait to get started.

 
alaneisha 20 says:
 

it sad to know so many people are suffering from this virus i would like to help

 
restituta mwanyasi says:
 

My heart goes to the orphans who are rendered helpless when their parents die of aids,i would love to help.

 
TaneshaL09 says:
 

MY HEART GOES OUT TO ALL THE YOUNG ONES WHO WAS BORN WITH THE DISEASE AND ITS NOT BECAUSE OF THEM BUT BECAUSE OF THE PARENTS DIDNT TAKE THE TIME TO THINK OF WHAT TYPES OF RISK CAME ALONG WITH HAVEIN SEX.

 
disha_11 says:
 

I would love to help all of these people in Africa. It really hurts me to see what these people go through and the fact that hospitals are struggling to cope with the number of HIV-related patients that they have to care for, is really depressing.Even schools have fewer teachers due to the fact of the AIDS epidemic. Come to realize some kids that are in my school take advantage of the teachers we have today. Its disturbing because kids in Africa are hungry for knowledege when others who have it easily are throwin education away. I want to do everything I can to help.

 
DMichelle19 says:
 

i would love to help all african americans who are affected by HIV or any other STD's. I would always have u in my prayers

 
Latiana says:
 

I would like to inform people in a different country about HIV and STD's for they can protect their self and others. Also this will help the deaths of the cause of the HIV and STD's in the world.

 
bolanie says:
 

i wud like 2 help as much as any ppl i can doe am 16 and ma parents are 4rm africa i wanna help

 
dandashrich says:
 

hey I am daniel and I think that a group of us should all raise money and fly to Africa and help out @ clinics and stuff just a thought...

 
ahshaclayton@ym... says:
 

you know this isn't a bad idea. if we can get more teenagers from all over the U.S. then we could probably pull this off by the end of the summer.

 
714bootyfull says:
 

i been informing myself about this deadly virus and i feel people should be more aware and spread awareness amongst the society whether your straight , gay , heterosexual and engaging in risky sexual behavior people should be aware that the virus can be spread and really affect you part of the reason for the spread to these sexual transmitted diseases is because people refuse to wear protection!!!!!!!!
HIV/AIDS infection is the leading cause of death for black women and its becoming a widely epidemic. aside from risky sexual behavior HIV/AIDS can be spread trough out the usage of drugs by sharing needles to conclude my awareness wear protection and spread the knowledge not the infection .