1st December 2011: World AIDS Day

Today is a day to support those suffering with the disease AIDS around the world. By wearing an AIDS ribbon and by donating you show you care about the people whose lives are threatened by the illness.

In Kenya 1.5 million people are currently living with HIV and every year 80,000 people die there due to AIDS. The charity Ripples International works with children and HIV positive adults. In Meru there is an orphanage, hospital and clinic dedicated to improving the lives of HIV affected people.

Today and tomorrow in Grove Academy we are asking you to show your support for AIDS orphans by buying one of the handmade AIDS ribbons. They were made by pupils at Meru School, and all proceeds will be donated to Ripples International. Thankyou.

http://www.saveafricanaidschildren.org
http://www.worldaidsday.org