Category - HIV awareness

Archbishop denounces religious 'AIDS punishment' message

Ecumenical News International — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 07:38:47 +0000

Faith leaders "should shout from the rooftops that AIDS is not a punishment from God but a medical condition which is preventable", the former leader of South Africa's Anglican church, Archbishop Njongo Ndungane, has declared.

African churches' leader takes HIV test to encourage others

Ecumenical News International — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 08:28:45 +0000

The general secretary of the All Africa Conference of Churches, the Rev Mvume Dandala, is encouraging mass voluntary testing for HIV by undergoing a personal test for the virus, and encourages other religious leaders to do the same.

Lambeth bishops to be challenged on HIV in Africa

staff writers — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 08:35:46 +0000

While the media focus is on in-fighting over sexuality and gender, the July 2008 Lambeth Conference of worldwide Anglican bishops will be challenged to look outwards at the HIV-AIDS pandemic facing millions in Africa.

Theologians and practitioners team up in HIV prevention struggle

staff writers — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 09:12:03 +0000

An educational institution in southern Africa is hosting a major theological consultation on HIV prevention called by the Ecumenical Advocacy Alliance (EAA), based in Geneva. Participants are expected from across the globe.

Interceders Conference HIV/Aids

Jordan Tchilingirian — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 10:12:02 +0000

Start: 08/12/2007 - 10:00

The Interceders Conference will offer information and help on health and spiritual issues, providing the Church with an opportunity to make itself heard on the subject of HIV/AIDS.

Indian Christian leader warns against HIV complacency

Ecumenical News International — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 00:00:33 +0000

A Christian health organization in India has warned that new official statistics showing a fall in the number of people living with HIV/AIDS in the south Asian country should not lead to people lowering their guard.

Indian churches praised for role in HIV-AIDS struggle

Ecumenical News International — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 00:28:01 +0000

The Indian government and the United Nations has praised the minority Christian community in India for its important efforts in helping to combat the spread of HIV and AIDS.

HIV/ AIDS awareness event

staff writers — Fri, 09 Mar 2007 07:37:51 +0000

Young people continue to bear the brunt of the global HIV/AIDS epidemic, with youth under age 25 accounting for more than half of all new HIV infections each year. Those between the ages of 15-24 are particularly hard hit, especially girls and young women who comprise the majority of young people living with the disease. Click here to find Oxfam charity gifts on the Oxfam website