World AIDS Day on 1st December 2012

Shanker Foundation in collaboration with the Darjeeling NGO Network and Darjeeling District AIDS Prevention and Control Unit is organising the 2012 World AIDS Day on 1st of December at the Rink Mall Complex in Darjeeling.

The theme for this year's observance is "Getting to Zero" Zero New HIV Infections. Zero Discrimination, and Zero AIDS Related Deaths. The World AIDS Campaign focus on "Zero AIDS Related Deaths" signifies a push towards greater access to treatment for all. Perhaps more importantly, it also calls upon governments to keep the commitments they have made to fight the deadly disease.


The program is targeted at creating awareness on HIV/AIDS and will feature talks by Positive Speakers; the launch of the Positive Calendar 2012; HIV/AIDS bill campaign; street theatre and cultural programs onHIV/AIDS and performances by local bands. Kiosks with informationon HIV/AIDS with seasoned counselors will be available to the public throughout the day.

Get involved and show your solidarity! Come and join us in the World AIDS Day celebration and spread the awareness.

Fund Raising Gala Dinner on 10th December

For most people, difficult economic times put their lifestyles at risk.
For people struggling with HIV/AIDS, these times put their lives at risk.
Low –income group people living with HIV AIDS right here in Darjeeling must now make unthinkable choices: Food or Medicine? Housing or Healthcare?
You Can Help.
Come attend the Shanker Foundation Charity Gala Dinner this December.

We are organizing a Fund-Raising Gala Dinner at Glenarys on the 10th of December with a Ghazal performance by Ajnish. Dinner and a welcome drink is included with the ticket and to make it worthwhile, an automatic entry to a Raffle Draw that will be announced on the night with lots of exciting prizes.
Tickets are priced at Rs. 1100/- for a couple and Rs. 600/- for single.

If you cannot attend yourself please forward this message to people you know in and around the Darjeeling Hills - to your family members and friends. Anyone who feels it worthwhile to save a life and to contribute to a good cause.

You can contact Roshan @ 99320 24812 or Kundan @ 9002308409 for booking tickets or tables. You can also write to friendsofshanker@gmail.com for more details about the event and possible sponsorship. If you know corporate contacts in and around Darjeeling who might chip in a bit as part of their CSR programmes, then please refer them to us. We need as much support as possible to make this event a success and raise some real funds for the Foundation.

Looking forward to seeing you on the 10th of December.

Warm regards
Samir