Worldwide the estimated number of people living with HIV
- is over 33 million.
In the U.S., an estimated over
- one million Americans are living with HIV
World AIDS Day, December 1, is an opportunity for us to work together to help reduce stigma around HIV and promote HIV Testing—here’s how you can join us in Facing AIDS in 3 easy steps:
1. Take a Photo
* Download a Facing AIDS sign and tell why you are Facing AIDS.
* Then take a photo of yourself wearing a red ribbon with your sign.
* Upload it to this Flickr group and/or our Facebook fan page
2. Change your Facebook or other Social Network Profile Status and picture. On December 1 change your social network profile picture to your Facing AIDS photo and your profile status to:
“[Your Name] is Facing AIDS for World AIDS Day. To find an HIV test site, text your ZIP to “KNOWIT” (566948), or visit www.HIVtest.org. Join me and post this to your status today.”
3. Share
* Ask your family, friends, and colleagues to join the Campaign—here’s a flyer you can share.
Looking for more ways to help Face AIDS for World AIDS Day?
•Tweet: Use the hashtag #WAD09 for all your World AIDS Day tweets. Connect with AIDS.gov on Twitter !
•Blogs: Write a blog post on December 1 about why you choose to Face AIDS . Not a blogger? Comment on someone else’s blog post or ask your favorite blogger to join the event.
•Share HIV Testing Stories: Check out the stories in the AIDS.gov HIV testing widget, and watch for a new World AIDS Day video. Click the “share” button on the widget to add it to your website or blog.
•Link People to HIV Testing Sites: To find an HIV testing site near you, text your ZIP to “KNOWIT” (566948) or visit hivtest.org. Post a web badge on your profile, website or blog.
•Attend or Host a World AIDS Day Event: Find a local event , or add your activities.
•Share Information: Over a million Americans and 33 million people worldwide are estimated to be living with HIV. The CDC’s campaign “Act Against AIDS” aims to reduce HIV incidence in the U.S. Visit the campaign site for videos, banner ads, fact sheets, and more.
•Download Posters: Use these to promote your World AIDS Day events! View this poster show from PEPFAR.
