Small things can make a big difference
December 1 is marked as World AIDS day. Stigmatising attitudes toward people living with HIV lead to fear, misinformation and a reluctance to get tested for HIV. Here are ways you can raise awareness and help prevent HIV in New Zealand
1. Drink coffee
Show your support this ?World AIDS Day? by grabbing a coffee from one of NZAF’s partner cafes around New Zealand. Each cup carries a different HIV fact and is designed to increase knowledge and reduce stigma. Auckland: Garnet Station, Up Cafe, Coco's Cantina, Marcello's Caffé, Blue Rose. Wellington: Flight Coffee Hangar. Christchurch: STAT Espresso, Beat Street Cafe, C4 Coffee, Hello Sunday.
2. Wear a tee
Order and sport special World AIDS Day t-shirts from www.mrvintage.co.nz . In New Zealand, a high level of condom use has kept HIV at very low levels. But this has also made HIV invisible in our communities. HIV still exists—almost 3000 Kiwis currently live with the virus. People living with HIV say that the stigma of HIV is worse than managing the virus. With modern medicines and treatment, people living with HIV can lead long lives. It is important to have this conversation.
3. Go to the theatre
Friday, 27 November is the opening night of the six-day theatre project Puawai,marking World AIDS Day at the Te Pou Theatre. Body Positive and Positive Women Inc are hosting this event. It marks the start of a week of performances that aim to help reduce HIV stigma through laughter and song.
4. Volunteer
Shake a bucket on 27 November at the World AIDS Day Street Collection and help fundraise. Across New Zealand—Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin—collectors will be on the street in their red sashes with red ribbons raising money to support people living with HIV.
5. Donate
If you spot one of NZAF’s volunteers on 27 November, smile, wave and…donate! By making a financial contribution, you'll be helping to take positive action in our work in New Zealand toward UN AIDS targets of 90-90-90: 90% of people with HIV to be diagnosed, 90% of those diagnosed to be on medication and 90% of those on medication with undetectable viral load. Donations can also be made online and in-store at MAC Cosmetic outlets.
6. Wear the iconic red ribbon
The red ribbon is symbol of showing solidarity with people living with HIV and those who have died due to AIDS related illnesses. You can ask our volunteers Street Collectors for one on 27 November.
7. Join NZAF at Aotea Square
For the first time, Auckland will be hosting the World AIDS Day Hub at Aotea Square from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on 27 November. Special guests will be out in the CBD shaking buckets, Atomic Coffee will be bringing their Airstream Coffee Cart from noon to 3:00 p.m., with proceeds from coffee cup sales going to The Wellness Fund, and MAC Cosmetics be doing special World AIDS Day ‘red lips’ from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
8. Post, like, follow and #hashtag
Research and anecdotal evidence shows there is misinformation about HIV, the ways it can be transmitted and how to prevent it in our communities. Access and share accurate information via your social media presence, to help clarifying facts about HIV and dispel myths.
December 1 is marked as World AIDS day. Stigmatising attitudes toward people living with HIV lead to fear, misinformation and a reluctance to get tested for HIV. Here are ways you can raise awareness and help prevent HIV in New Zealand
1. Drink coffee
Show your support this ?World AIDS Day? by...
December 1 is marked as World AIDS day. Stigmatising attitudes toward people living with HIV lead to fear, misinformation and a reluctance to get tested for HIV. Here are ways you can raise awareness and help prevent HIV in New Zealand
1. Drink coffee
Show your support this ?World AIDS Day? by grabbing a coffee from one of NZAF’s partner cafes around New Zealand. Each cup carries a different HIV fact and is designed to increase knowledge and reduce stigma. Auckland: Garnet Station, Up Cafe, Coco's Cantina, Marcello's Caffé, Blue Rose. Wellington: Flight Coffee Hangar. Christchurch: STAT Espresso, Beat Street Cafe, C4 Coffee, Hello Sunday.
2. Wear a tee
Order and sport special World AIDS Day t-shirts from www.mrvintage.co.nz . In New Zealand, a high level of condom use has kept HIV at very low levels. But this has also made HIV invisible in our communities. HIV still exists—almost 3000 Kiwis currently live with the virus. People living with HIV say that the stigma of HIV is worse than managing the virus. With modern medicines and treatment, people living with HIV can lead long lives. It is important to have this conversation.
3. Go to the theatre
Friday, 27 November is the opening night of the six-day theatre project Puawai,marking World AIDS Day at the Te Pou Theatre. Body Positive and Positive Women Inc are hosting this event. It marks the start of a week of performances that aim to help reduce HIV stigma through laughter and song.
4. Volunteer
Shake a bucket on 27 November at the World AIDS Day Street Collection and help fundraise. Across New Zealand—Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin—collectors will be on the street in their red sashes with red ribbons raising money to support people living with HIV.
5. Donate
If you spot one of NZAF’s volunteers on 27 November, smile, wave and…donate! By making a financial contribution, you'll be helping to take positive action in our work in New Zealand toward UN AIDS targets of 90-90-90: 90% of people with HIV to be diagnosed, 90% of those diagnosed to be on medication and 90% of those on medication with undetectable viral load. Donations can also be made online and in-store at MAC Cosmetic outlets.
6. Wear the iconic red ribbon
The red ribbon is symbol of showing solidarity with people living with HIV and those who have died due to AIDS related illnesses. You can ask our volunteers Street Collectors for one on 27 November.
7. Join NZAF at Aotea Square
For the first time, Auckland will be hosting the World AIDS Day Hub at Aotea Square from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on 27 November. Special guests will be out in the CBD shaking buckets, Atomic Coffee will be bringing their Airstream Coffee Cart from noon to 3:00 p.m., with proceeds from coffee cup sales going to The Wellness Fund, and MAC Cosmetics be doing special World AIDS Day ‘red lips’ from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
8. Post, like, follow and #hashtag
Research and anecdotal evidence shows there is misinformation about HIV, the ways it can be transmitted and how to prevent it in our communities. Access and share accurate information via your social media presence, to help clarifying facts about HIV and dispel myths.
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