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Resources for "I Care... Do You?"

   Along with others throughout the world, United Methodists observe World AIDS Day on December 1 or a Sunday close to this date. This year's theme, chosen by the World AIDS Campaign is Men Make a Difference: I Care... Do You?. In the United States, the emphasis is "I Care...Do You? Youth and AIDS in the 21st Century." United Methodists are emphasizing the U.S. theme, however materials we also provide resources for "Men Make a Difference."

See also: World AIDS Day 2002.

• Faith-based Resources.
• United Methodist Church Continues Its Commitment to Fight AIDS in Africa by Brenda Wilkinson, November 29, 2001.
• God Cares, I Care... Do You?, World AIDS Day 2001 Worship Resources.
• I Care About AIDS, an affirmation by Kathleen Wilder.

• The Cardinals' Blessing by Nancy A. Carter, a meditation on AIDS, September 11, God's love, and how the author received a blessing from watching the "birds of the air.".
• World AIDS Day 2001 and The United Methodist Church
  The UMC is emphasizing the United States' 2001 emphasis, "I Care...Do You? Youth and AIDS in the 21st Century".
• More Spiritual Resources.
• UNAIDS Resources.
• More on the 2001 UNAIDS theme "Men Make a Difference".
• World AIDS Day 2000 Resources,"Men Make a Difference".
• Other Web Sites.
• HIV and the Voices of Children: A Wake Up Call (Latin America-Caribbean), UNICEF
• Youth and AIDS in the 21st Century, Centers for Disease Control.
• World AIDS Day Campaign 2001, UNAIDS.
• La Campaña Mundial contra el SIDA 2001, ONUSIDA.
• World AIDS Day Campaign 2000, UNAIDS web site.

Facts and Figures

• 20 Years of AIDS Timeline, General Board of Global Ministries, UMC.
• 2000 Global AIDS Statistics Chart (UNAIDS), World Health Organization.
• AIDS Epidemic Faster in Eastern Europe Than in Rest of the World, UNAIDS
• Global HIV Trends, American Association of World Health 2001
  This eight page 300K document has background, charts, and pictures in PDF format. To read it you must have the free Adobe ® Acrobat ® Reader installed on your computer.
• Report on the Global HIV/AIDS Epidemic - December 2001 Also in Español, Français, and Russian.
• Report on the Global HIV/AIDS Epidemic - December 2000 (UNAIDS), World Health Organization. Also in Español, Français, Deutsch, and Russian (PDF format)..

How to Help

• AIDS Orphan Trust: Advance #982842-6.
  Unlike a traditional orphanage, children in Africa whose parents have died of AIDS are allowed to remain in their homes and assigned caregivers regularly visit them and attend to their needs. .
• Enabling AIDS Ministries in the U.S.A.: Advance #982215-6.
  This program facilitates development and strengthening of HIV/AIDS ministries by providing grants for education, compassion, and advocacy for persons living with HIV/AIDS.
• Global HIV/AIDS Program Development: Advance #982345-7.
  Responds to the needs of people living with HIV/AIDS within the context of their communities and assists organizations in Latin America/Caribbean, Africa, Europe and Asia/Pacific to address the prevention of the spread of HIV.
• Healthy Homes, Healthy Families Kit Program: Advance #982315-1.
  Prepare an infection control and basic care kit that contains 22 essential supplies needed to take care of an ailing loved one and prevent the spread of infection. .
• The Mutti AIDS Fund.
  Proceeds from this fund have gone to HIV/AIDS ministries in the United States to assist in the development of new programs of education, outreach, and direct support. .

News

   News and Background

• United Methodist Church Continues Its Commitment to Fight AIDS in Africa by Brenda Wilkinson, November 29, 2001.
• AIDS Epidemic Faster in Eastern Europe Than in Rest of the World, UNAIDS, November 28, 2001.
  Also en Español, en Français, and in Russian.
• Bishops Agree to Be More Involved with HIV/AIDS Issues, UMNS, November 8, 2001.
• AIDS in Africa: Heartbreak and Hope.
• AIDS in Africa: Current News from AllAfrica.com.
• A Generation of Hope: Online Video and Resources.
  About AIDS orphans in Zimbabwe and ways they are being assisted through the AIDS orphans trust program.

Spiritual Resources

   Hymns, Poems, & Prayers

• Amazing Grace by John Newton.
• Balm in Gilead, African American Spiritual (with midi music).
• From Darkness into the Light by Jim Anderson.
• His Eye Is on the Sparrow by Civilla D. Martin (with midi music).
• 'Tis a Fearful Thing to Love What Death Can Touch.
• More Hymns, Poems, & Prayers.

   Stories

• AIDS, Family, Faith: A Force for Change by Richard B. Cory (1998).
  "I decided to promote change through education. Even if I was able to influence only a handful of people, the world would be a better place." .
• The Cardinals' Blessing by Nancy A. Carter, a Spiritual Reflection for World AIDS Day 2001
  New York City has been my home for 25 years. I was living here when HIV/AIDS first gained a toehold in the early 1980s. About 20 years later, I was in my apartment on the upper westside of Manhattan when the World Trade Center collapsed and thousands died.
• Living With AIDS: A Personal Journey by Terry L. Boyd (1989).
  "When we approach the AIDS crisis our first inclination is to search about for money to throw at the problem. I don't underestimate the importance of funds for services and research. But money will not solve, by itself, the problems of suffering, isolation and fear. You do not need to write a check: you need to care. ".
• Simona's Story
  Simona lives in Bucharest, Romania. She is nine years old and HIV-positive. When Simona's mother found out about her illness five years ago, her first reaction was to tell everyone, looking for support.
• More Inspirational Stories of People Living with AIDS.

Worship Resources

• World AIDS Day United Methodist official statement.
• World AIDS Day 2001 Worship Resources: God Cares, I Care, Do You?
• Worship Resources for World AIDS Day 2000: AIDS, Men Make a Difference.
• Worship Resources for World AIDS Day 1999: Listen, Learn, Live!
• Worship Resources For World AIDS Day. Even more materials.