Episcopal Relief and Development celebrates World AIDS Day 2004. Over 32 million people are living with HIV/AIDS and the disease threatens families and communities around the world.
“HIV/AIDS is so complex and devastates entire communities,” said Janette O’Neill, ERD’s Program Director of Africa. “ERD’s programs care for people dying from HIV/AIDS and support those still living with the disease,” said O’Neill. “We help whole communities come together to nurture the growing number of orphans. We make sure they are fed, clothed, educated, and valued as individuals.”
ERD is working in nine of the 11 Anglican provinces in Africa in areas hardest hit by HIV/AIDS such as Southern Africa, Rwanda, Burundi, and West Africa. ERD’s comprehensive programs provide prevention education, home-based care for affected families, and support children orphaned by HIV/AIDS.
Learn more about Episcopal Relief and Development’s HIV/AIDS programs by visiting http://www.er-d.org/.
To help children and families devastated by HIV/AIDS, donate to the AIDS Relief Fund at http://www.er-d.org/, or call 1-800-334-7626, ext. 5129. Gifts can be mailed to: Episcopal Relief and Development, c/o AIDS Relief Fund, PO Box 12043, Newark, NJ 07101-5043.
Episcopal Relief and Development, an independent 501(c)3 organization, saves lives and builds hope in communities around the world. We provide emergency assistance in times of disaster. When the immediate crisis is over, we rebuild devastated communities and offer long-term solutions in the areas of food security, health care, and HIV/AIDS.
