World AIDS Day 2009 Event

From  Southern Tier AIDS Program:

World AIDS Day 2009 Event



Southern Tier AIDS Program, Binghamton University, Africa House, Binghamton’s First Friday Art Walk and The Jifahamu Kenya Foundation will come together to hold a benefit for the women and children affected by HIV and AIDS in Nairobi, Kenya. The event will be held on Friday, December 4th, from 6:00pm until 9:00pm in the Atrium of Binghamton University’s Downtown Center.



The event will be featured as part of Binghamton’s monthly First Friday Art Walk and will feature African art, drumming, dance, and images and stories of the women and children affected by the global HIV epidemic. Jewelry handcrafted by the women of Kenya will be available for sale and all of the proceeds will go directly to the Jifahamu Kenya Foundation. The Jifahamu Kenya Foundation is a Kenyan certified not-for-profit, non-governmental organization that offers counseling, resources and support to those affected by HIV/AIDS in Kenya.



A pre-event Cocktail Reception will be held on Tuesday, December 1st at Africa House, 50 Washington Ave., Endicott, NY from 4 PM – 6 PM.



According to The World Health Organization, the HIV pandemic is a public health crisis with 33.2 million men, women and children infected worldwide. Of that number, 22.5 million live in Sub-Saharan Africa. The epidemic has claimed millions of lives and left hundreds of thousands of orphans with very few resources to meet the overwhelming need.




Organizers hope that this event will raise awareness of the HIV pandemic in our community, demonstrate the impact that HIV and AIDS is having on the world, and offer concrete ways that we can all make a difference.



There is no fee to attend the event, but donations are welcome. Light refreshments will be served. If you are not able to attend the event, but are interested in making a tax deductible contribution, please visit the Southern Tier AIDS Program‘s website www.stapinc.org or call us at 607-798-1706…….