WORLD AIDS DAY 2009

Every year I do my best to honour World AIDS Day. I'm a staunch supporter of getting informed, knowing the facts, ending the stigma, and through all of this we all save lives. A lot of people still don't know what they should about HIV/AIDS and it's just one of those causes I'm passionate about. So please join me today in getting passionate about HIV/AIDS, let's all help spread the message and help save lives! I've shared documentaries like this one and have always set aside a post dedicated to this day. 

Alicia Keys will be doing an concert tonight at 8pm est, in NYC at the Nokia Theatre that will be live streamed on Youtube. See the video below for more details. The proceeds go to Keep A Child Alive!

World AIDS Day is held on 1 December every year. It is an international day to raise awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV infection. World AIDS Day is an opportunity for us to work together to help reduce stigma around HIV and promote HIV Testing. This year’s theme is leadership – from all sectors, including government, but also leaders among individuals and families, communities, non-profits and other organizations.

INTERNATIONAL HIV/AIDS STATS

People living with HIV:

* 33.4 million people living with HIV worldwide
* 31.3 million adults
* 15.7 million women
* 2.1 million children under 15

New HIV cases in 2008:

* 2.7 million people
* 2.3 million adults
* 430,000 children under 15

HIV-related deaths in 2008:

* 2 million total deaths

Also visit the following organizations:

Designer's Against AIDS: It's an awesome cause and I've been to several of their charity events in the past, visit and explore the many different designer collections that are produced specifically to benefit the fight against HIV/AIDS.

Brasil has an awesome video about ending the prejudice/stigma that many living with HIV/AIDS face. 

Join {Red} is another organization I support and later check back for a giveaway that will be all about turning the world {RED} for the day and supporting products that help support the fight against HIV/AIDS every day!