With the spotlight firmly on the World Cup in South Africa at the moment, behind the carnival atmosphere the British Red Cross are working hard to battle the daily struggle that many people are suffering through the AIDS epidemic. In a country where 20% of adults are HIV positive, Red Cross volunteers are on the front line in South Africa trying to get their message across to stop the spread of AIDS through drama, music and sports.
The British Red Cross is currently working in an area called KwaZulu Natal, where more than 37% of the people are living with HIV. This is one of the worst affected regions in the country, where one in five children have lost their mother, father or both parents to the deadly disease. Through a combination of care and treatment, the British Red Cross workers are having a big impact in the area through their prevention activities.
With the all the fun and games that the World Cup brings, please take the time to think about the other things that are happening behind the scenes in South Africa at the moment…
with your support the Red Cross is already making a difference, and hope to do even more.
