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Michelle Vidro’s jewelry line “14 Cows” is comprised of necklaces, bracelets and earrings made entirely of African beads. Half of the line’s proceeds are donated to benefit AIDS orphans in Kenya.

The Orphan Trust in the Murewha District of Zimbabwe directly benefits children orphaned by AIDS.

TROUSSELIER AND L'OISEAU DE PARADIS SUPPORT FXB :

For the purchase of a Purple Rabbit, “3 Euros” are given by Trousselier to help FXB to pursue its mission on the field.

Denis and Annita have both lost their parents to AIDS. Denis and Annita sent us their stories of suffering and hope from their home in Uganda where they receive assistance from the Nyaka School. Read their stories.

Austin Guttwein, age 14 from Arizona is the founder of Hoops of Hope, an annual basketball shoot-a-thon to raise awareness and funds for children who have been orphaned by HIV/AIDS. Hoops of Hope events are held across the country involving thousands of young people and families.

Albina du Boisrouvray, Founder of World AIDS Orphans Day, tells her personal story of how and why she has dedicated her life to supporting the children left behind by AIDS and poverty at the Clinton Global Initiative.  Read more speeches by Countess du Boisrouvray.

It is said that more than 40 million people in the world are infected by HIV. To confirm this with my own eyes I traveled to Africa, the problem had not yet come to Japan, and there I was presented with another reality: the children left behind by AIDS… the existence of AIDS orphans.

Narrated by Danny Glover, Tiny Tears is a documentary on the AIDS epidemic and its impact on children. This beautiful film offers a glimpse into the lives of children living and dying from this disease and the people and organizations working to save and improve these innocent lives.

The Ubuntu Education Fund's Jana Zindell tells of their work to support, Neliswa a nine-year-old girl orphaned by AIDS living in South Africa's Eastern Cape Province. Neliswa is also HIV positive.

Watch Andrew perform an original song about AIDS orphans. We were moved by his motivation and heartfelt support for AIDS orphans.

Help spread the word about World AIDS Orphans Day by clicking the YouTube link and rating this video.