Take the Lead and be a part of Shanker Foundation Darjeeling Network of Positive People and Friends by proactively participating in a discussion on 24th November 2007 at 3: 00 pm at:
COCKTAILS AND DREAMS,
B4/223, Safdarjung Enclave, near Safdarjung Flying Club, New Delhi.
HIV/AIDS is an integral part of Darjeeling society with a significant number of people infected and affected by the virus.
Various myths and misconceptions on HIV/AIDS persist in our society resulting in the discrimination of people and families living with HIV/AIDS. There is stigma still attached to HIV/AIDS. One constantly finds the rights of positive people denied by all sections of society in our Darjeeling Hills.
The Shanker Foundation Darjeeling Network of Positive People (DjNP+) is a forum addressing the concerns of people living with HIV in the Darjeeling Hills. It has evolved as a network of Positive People in the Darjeeling Hills since its inception as Shrist in 2005. It is part of the Bengal Network of Positive People and the Indian Network of Positive People.
It believes and promotes the dignity and right to life of persons living with the disease. It provides care and support to Positive People.
The foundation has members from all walks of life: mothers, young adults, children…the list is endless and increasing rapidly. The disease is yet to be accepted due to lack of awareness. Increasing number of women and children living with HIV is adding challenges to the Network.
The foundation has been reaching out to other people with HIV/AIDS, mostly economically disadvantaged, with very little means of support. The challenge of constant care and support of the increasing number of people living with the disease is a daunting task.
TAKE THE LEAD
This year the theme of “TAKE THE LEAD” builds on last year theme of accountability to stop AIDS by keeping the promise. All of us are called to be leaders of our family, friends, colleagues and community. Take the lead and talk about HIV/AIDS with your family, friends, colleagues and community. Open your welcoming arms of love to people and families living with HIV/AIDS. Be a partner in providing care and support to PLWHA. Advocate proactively for the rights of PLWHA.
Be the change you want to see in the world - Mahatma Gandhi
Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle and the life of the candle will not be shortened. - Lord Buddha
COCKTAILS AND DREAMS,
B4/223, Safdarjung Enclave, near Safdarjung Flying Club, New Delhi.
HIV/AIDS is an integral part of Darjeeling society with a significant number of people infected and affected by the virus.
Various myths and misconceptions on HIV/AIDS persist in our society resulting in the discrimination of people and families living with HIV/AIDS. There is stigma still attached to HIV/AIDS. One constantly finds the rights of positive people denied by all sections of society in our Darjeeling Hills.
The Shanker Foundation Darjeeling Network of Positive People (DjNP+) is a forum addressing the concerns of people living with HIV in the Darjeeling Hills. It has evolved as a network of Positive People in the Darjeeling Hills since its inception as Shrist in 2005. It is part of the Bengal Network of Positive People and the Indian Network of Positive People.
It believes and promotes the dignity and right to life of persons living with the disease. It provides care and support to Positive People.
The foundation has members from all walks of life: mothers, young adults, children…the list is endless and increasing rapidly. The disease is yet to be accepted due to lack of awareness. Increasing number of women and children living with HIV is adding challenges to the Network.
The foundation has been reaching out to other people with HIV/AIDS, mostly economically disadvantaged, with very little means of support. The challenge of constant care and support of the increasing number of people living with the disease is a daunting task.
TAKE THE LEAD
This year the theme of “TAKE THE LEAD” builds on last year theme of accountability to stop AIDS by keeping the promise. All of us are called to be leaders of our family, friends, colleagues and community. Take the lead and talk about HIV/AIDS with your family, friends, colleagues and community. Open your welcoming arms of love to people and families living with HIV/AIDS. Be a partner in providing care and support to PLWHA. Advocate proactively for the rights of PLWHA.
Be the change you want to see in the world - Mahatma Gandhi
Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle and the life of the candle will not be shortened. - Lord Buddha
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