HIV/AIDS & Global Health - November 2010 Topic

Date: 3rd Week of November 2010

Join the Justice Cafe Near You!

Reflect & Explore (Before the Cafe)

• Reflect on how your spiritual tradition gives you hope in the face of such overwhelming global issues as HIV/AIDS
• Pay attention to news stories related to HIV/AIDS and global health
• Think about how your assumptions or understanding of HIV/AIDS
• Explore the topic further using the "learn more" links below
  
  

Learn More (Before and After the Cafe)

• Visit websites to learn more about the critical issues and real life stories
  • Catholic Relief Services: Interactive website on HIV/AIDS
  • Red Campaign:Using the collective power of consumers to eliminate AIDS in Afica
  • IPJC: More resources and links on HIV/AIDS
• World Aids Day Resources from Catholic Relief Services and World AIDS Campaign
• Watch a video clip about the real life impacts of HIV/AIDS

Continue the Conversation (After the Cafe)

• Visit the HIV/AIDS Conversation Blog
  • Connect with young adults in other cities in the main Discussion Blog
  • Post an update from your Justice Cafe conversation
  • Share action suggestions and continue the conversation
• Watch a video clip and post a comment
  
  

Act for Justice

• Plan a World AIDS Day prayer vigil (December 1st)
• Host a screening/discussion of film about HIV/AIDS such as:
  • I Am Because We Are, Lazarus Effect
• Coordinate an awareness raising activity in your school or community
• Volunteer with a local HIV/AIDS care provider
• Organize a fundraiser for a global relief agency