Every year on 1st December, the World AIDS Day is celebrated. It is an international day of unity to raise awareness and promote the fight against AIDS. People across the globe unite in support of people suffering from and impacted by HIV/AIDS.
In the last decade, the attention of the World community has been centered on the pandemic caused by HIV and AIDS. With the help of new technologies, new treatments and preventive measures, many people around the globe have survived the disease. However, thousands of people still die each year due to AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases. Due to this epidemic, there are a lot of events that the public have to attend so they can learn more about the disease and its effect.
There are so many things to do on World aids day like organizing and throwing a big party to celebrate the day and give people the opportunity to be with each other, share their views and their experiences about the disease. People also plan to distribute various materials such as posters, pamphlets and brochures on the day of AIDS.
Other than planning for a special event, there are so many things that one can do on the day of AIDS, which makes it a very important day. There are so many organizations that organize fundraising activities during this period so that they can buy various materials for their cause such as condoms and pills.
You can even organize some special activities by organizing a bowling tournament for the people who want to keep their HIV-positive status a secret. However, it is essential to note that most people don’t have enough funds to host such an event so instead they hire professional companies to organize these events.
If you have not yet heard about the World aids day, then you should plan on joining any of the AIDS groups that have been organized throughout the year to spread the message and raise funds to provide medical care and cure AIDS in its early stages. There are many AIDS organizations all over the globe and you should check the different ones out so that you will know which ones are going to be your allies during the AIDS celebrations in the coming year.
As mentioned earlier, there are a lot of events that people have to attend on this World aids day. Since there are so many activities to do and so many things to buy and donate, it would be advisable to go online and search for the best World aids day activities that you can do or join one of the many local groups that are organizing activities around the country or the world. In addition, you should also make sure that you have a budget in place for the events you are going to attend so that you don’t overspend.
Last but not least, if you are really passionate about the disease and want to help those who are still fighting to find a cure for AIDS, then it would be best if you join an HIV/AIDS support group and join hands with people suffering from this disease. The more people you know, the better chances you have of finding a cure for this disease.