From the SNJM Chapter Acts:
Response to the Devastation of the HIV/AIDS Crisis
"Recognizing that many of our sisters and brothers around the world are dying from HIV/AIDS, and particularly in the continent of Africa, we are conscious of the impact of this disease in Lesotho, where our SNJM Sisters and Associates minister. Inspired by their faith and courage in caring for the children and families affected by HIV/AIDS, we partner with them by: raising the awareness of ourselves and others about the devastating effects of this disease; supporting projects initiated in Lesotho through fund raising and other collaboration; collaborating with other religious congregations and organizations to influence governments, churches, and corporations to provide services and create structural change to address HIV/AIDS."
Interdependence: responding to the
Orphans in Lesotho, attending a Catholic school.
Resource list:
Download World AIDS Day packet
The SNJM on-line lending library. www.educatingforthe21stcentury.org, is a great place to begin your search. Click on their "Chapter Act" button to find out about relevant books, videos, papers, and web links.
Intercommunity Peace and Justice Center (Seattle) has comprehensive links including maps of HIV/AIDS in the world, etc.
UNANIMA International NGO: www.unanima-international.org
Kaiser Family Foundation's global HIV/AIDS timeline (interactive and comprehensive)
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services,
Leadership Campaign on AIDS
National Catholic AIDS Network
Report: Impact of AIDS/HIV on Land (includes Lesotho)
Oxfam pages with links to AIDS/HIV
SNJM Lesotho web pages
