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Every day more than 7,000 people contract HIV—more than 300 every
hour. And, nearly 1.2 million Americans are now living with HIV. That
is why over the next several months I will train to ride the Wriggle
Field Road Tour. The Wrigley Field Road Tour (WFRT) which takes place
August 27th is an annual 100mi bike ride from historic Wrigley Field
in Chicago, IL to Miller Park in Milwaukee WI, benefiting the global
work of World Bicycle Relief, the community work of Chicago Cubs
Charities, the AIDS Foundation of Chicago and other organizations
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Today, on World AIDS Orphans Day, I want to take the opportunity to thank you for your support of FXB International's programs. As a new member of the FXB team, I am inspired by the encouragement FXB has received from partners, donors, volunteers, program participants, and friends around the world. Read full story >

Come to our 2nd Annual World AIDS Orphans Day event planned by FXB volunteers to help raise money for children around the world. Join us for a fun night of board games with drink specials, prizes and a silent auction, all in support of an important cause. Read full story >

International women's day marks an appreciation of women in our society. It should be notable that this year much focus is given to the amount of women affected by HIV and the effectiveness they can have in preventing it in their communities. Here is a letter written by former UN secretary general Kofi Annan on women and HIV. Read full story >

Improving women's rights could boost the battle against AIDS in southern African countries, where women are often forced into risky sex by male partners or economic desperation. Almost 25 million Africans are infected with the HIV virus, giving the continent the worst AIDS burden in the world.

Women make up 75 percent of HIV-positive Africans aged between 15-25. Read full story >

FXB Global Partner Wendy Stapleton Reyes and her Colombrilla jewelry designs have been featured in the article "Give Back!" in Lucky magazine. The Colombrilla campaign, spearheaded by Reyes, raises funds for FXB's programs in Colombia, which help children and families escape poverty permanently. Read full story >

At age 11, Kendall Ciesemier made the decision to help AIDS orphans. Now, just a few years later, Kendall's organization, Kids Caring 4 Kids, and its growing army of young activists is on track to raise $1 million to help vulnerable children in need. Read full story >

The Orphan Care fund will hold a special event to commemorate World Orphans AIDS Day together with the organization From HIV to Home. All proceeds from the walk-athon event “Kids Walking Kids Home” will benefit Haregewoin Teferra's children, many of which are HIV+. Read full story >

To commemorate World AIDS Orphans Day on May 7th, 2010, kids in grades 4-8 are invited to share their stories! Read full story >

PROCLAIM MAY 7 - WORLD AIDS ORPHANS DAY (WAOD)

World AIDS Orphans Day brings together mayors and elected officials, organizations, concerned individuals and the media to advocate for donor governments to dedicate 10% of all HIV and AIDS funding to support children affected by AIDS.

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The death of nineteen-year-old Cecily Eastwood inspires her family to carry on her legacy by helping thousands of AIDS orphans and vulnerable children attend school.

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Reiko Aoyama shares the story of how her travels to Kenya inspired the formation of Japan's first voluntary organization fully devoted to supporting children orphaned by AIDS. Read full story >

Started in 2004, African Orphan Outreach works in Kenya to help address the AIDS orphan crisis, which has left nearly 1.7 million Kenyan children orphaned. 

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Hannah Walker, a college student in Albany, NY, shares an essay about her inspiration for helping AIDS orphans in Malawi and the creative fundraising effort she initiated to raise awareness.

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UNAIDS (2008) estimated that by the end of 2007 there were approximately 6.5 million children orphaned by AIDS in Southern Africa. Millions of additional children in the region feel the triple effects and impact of HIV/AIDS, poverty and conflict. While there is no doubt that all these children have to be provided with basic services like food, shelter, education and healthcare, they also need care and support to cope with the emotional side of these difficult life situations.

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In Thailand, a women's weaving group is selling traditional woven products to raise money for AIDS orphans and their families. The project, selling 100% natural woven products, is working in a collaborative effort with AIDS Orphaned Children's Initiative, to provide orphans with education services and vocational training.

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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A trip to Rwanda last April turned out to be a life changing experience for me. A journey through this beautiful, but often overlooked country is indeed humbling. Read full story >

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.

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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.

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