The Stigma Project: Neutralize Stigma Associated with HIV Through Education Via Social Media and Networking

If you’re still refusing to kiss someone merely because of their status you don’t know HIV. Saliva alone does not contain a sufficient amount of the virus. So unless both individuals have bloody gums or open sores in their mouth there is no transmission risk from playing a little tonsil hockey. Now pucker up and LIKE The Stigma Project on Facebook!

A grassroots organization that aims to lower the HIV infection rate and neutralize stigma through education via social media and networking.
Mission

The Stigma Project seeks to create an HIV neutral world, free of judgement and fear by working with both positive and negative individuals from all walks of life, regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, race, or background. We aim to lower the HIV infection rate by defeating the stigma that strengthens it.

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It’s (Y)OURS ± We strongly encourage you to not only LIKE our page but SHARE our posts and creative materials!

In order to succeed in our mission (above) we need visibility from both sides of the spectrum. So whether your HIV-positive or HIV-negative, you should to be informed of the constantly evolving state of HIV/AIDS. We’re here to help! We ask that you join us in our attempt to defeat stigma and educate the world. Join the neutral revolution!

Check out more info  www.thestigmaproject.org

Whats is “Dining Out for Life” on Thursday, April 26 All About?

Dining Out For Life® is an annual fundraising event involving the generous participation of volunteers, corporate sponsors and restaurants. In exchange for their financial support, restaurants are listed in a city wide marketing campaign in an effort to increase customer traffic.

In 1991, Dining Out For Life® was created by an Action AIDS volunteer in Philadelphia. Dining Out is now produced in 60 cities throughout the United States and Canada.

More than 3,000 restaurants donate a portion of their proceeds from this one special day of dining to the licensed AIDS service agency in their city. More than $3 million dollars a year is raised to support the missions of 60 outstanding HIV/AIDS service organizations throughout North America. With the exception of the annual licensing fee of $1,150, all money raised in these cities stays locally. Dining Out For Life® International 501(c)4 nonprofit.

How to Participate

Dine Out, Fight AIDS on Thursday, April 26

The special that night … is you!

60 HIV/AIDS service organizations
3,000 restaurants donating a percentage of sales
250,000 dining out for breakfast, lunch and dinner
to raise more than $3 million to fight HIV/AIDS!

Grab your family and friends (classmates, co-workers, yoga instructor, etc.) and make plans to dine out for breakfast, lunch and/or dinner on Thursday, April 26 at a participating restaurant in a city near you. A percentage of sales will benefit an outstanding HIV/AIDS service organization in your community.

Reservations are strongly encouraged at most Dine Out locations. Let your restaurant know that you will be dining with them because of their support for HIV/AIDS services in your community. Dine Out, Fight AIDS!

Hungry for more?

There are a number of ways to participate in Dining Out For Life®. To learn more, click the link most relevant to you:

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THT’s myHIV Site to Let Users Find and Recommend Best HIV Services

The UK’s first service for people living with HIV that allows them to recommend healthcare providers to others and find recommended services themselves has been launched.

The initiative by HIV and sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust and healthcare recommendation siteiWantGreatCare will enable people living with HIV to find and recommend healthcare services that are sensitive to their needs.

A 2008 study found that one in five people with HIV had experienced discrimination in the last year from GPs or other healthcare professionals. Continue reading