December 1 is World AIDS Day

HIV/AIDS is a devastating disease that has ravaged communities, killed more than 40 million people, and left 15 million children orphaned.

On World AIDS Day, we share messages of hope, compassion and understanding about AIDS and highlight the seriousness of the epidemic while remembering those who have died from AIDS.

"Leadership" is the theme for World AIDS Day. Strong, committed leadership is essential to reversing the deadly effects of HIV/AIDS. Leaders are often not those in the highest offices. Leadership is demonstrated at every level - in families, in communities and internationally.

Be a part of the fight against HIV/AIDS

Discover

• Learn more about youth and HIV/AIDS on the Youth Net Project Web site
• Earn the WAGGGS HIV/AIDS Badge

Connect

• Identify organizations/groups in your own community working on HIV/AIDS
• Talk to young AIDS activists about HIV/AIDS issues on Taking IT Global or the Centre for the Study of AIDS forums

Take Action:

• Consider designing a Girl Scout Silver or Gold Award project on HIV/AIDS
• Start your own peer education program

Learn what others are doing for World Aids Day and take part.