World AIDS Day Celebration

The World AIDS Day celebration was a cool and cloudy day in Vuvulane.

 

About 300 people came out to take part in the celebration, it wasn't as many as we had hoped, but still a good turnout. 

 

There were many organizations represented who help in the fight against AIDS. 

Ian and Jabulane are manning the booth.

For the first time, Chips was asked to be a part of the celebration as an organization on the ground in this area. This was an honor to be included. We had information at our booth about what Chips does in the fight against AIDS, including HIV testing/follow-up, education about Parent 2 Child transmission of HIV(and how to minimize that), and positive living strategies.  

 

While the partnering organizations may have a different approach, we are all united in our desire to have no new HIV infections here in Swaziland by the year 2030. 

 

The people are waiting the start of the ceremony. There were speeches, drama groups, and traditional dancers telling the story of HIV through their dance. 

We pray that the message of HIV and the seriousness of it would continue to impact the community at large and that we would be able to see an AIDS Free Generation by the year 2030. While there is a lot of progress that has been made in the fight against AIDS, there is still much more to be done. 

So, for now, we will get up again tomorrow and continue our work in the community. Please continue to pray for us and the people that we serve. Wisdom, direction and provision for us; coming to know God, positive lifestyle changes and the common goal to see no new infections for the Swazi people. 

 
P.S. - If you want to support our ministry, the fastest way is to make an Online Donation via www.WorldOutreach.org
Go to "Donate" and select our name, Stephens, Ian and Jenn SWAZILAND. The system can process USA and International cards.


Or simply mail your gift to World Outreach Ministries, PO Box B, Marietta, GA 30061 and designate for Ian and Jenn, Fund Code #97.