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Be an ambassador for the 15 million children worldwide who have lost parents to AIDS

The statistics say it all:

1) 5800 Africans die every day. Many leave behind children -- the oldest of whom must assume the role of parent and give up their hopes for an education. According to UNICEF -- Uganda is home to the world's largest AIDS orphan population.

2) 7700 African are being infected with HIV every day. Uganda was one of the first and the hardest hit when the AIDS pandemic exploded on the continent. Based on the emphasis of abstinence over risk reduction -- the rate of HIV infection is on the rise in Uganda.

3) An AIDS-affected child dies every minute.

I find these stats hard to digest; however, I refuse to allow the enormity of this pandemic disable my commitment to do whatever I can to help African children most affected.

I have found an organization doing just that -- empowering children who have lost one or both parents to AIDS to have hope for their future.

I hope you join me and become an ambassador of goodwill, compassion and action for the 15 million children worldwide who have lost parents to HIV/AIDS.

This is an ongoing pledge that should be fulfilled as often as possible.

Comments, Suggestions and Stories

Rebecca Fowler Sydney, NSW, Australia @ 07:26PM PT Jul 12
Pledge fulfilled Jul 12!

am a full time activist for the children of Africa, the atrocities they face / have faced, MUST be globally recognised, we must act appropriately to demonstrate to the world WE WILL NOT TOLERATE acts of voilence towards children. THANK YOU ALL for what you do to make this world a better place =)
rosemary rannes Salem, NH @ 11:17PM PT May 21
Pledge fulfilled May 21!

Though innocence be stolen and dignity forsaken the children of Uganda are precious. They deserve the right to be loved, to be educated, to be healed, to be allowed to reach adulthood and contribute in society. These orphans will be 'lifted up' and given hope for a better tomorrow. They will know they have not been forsaken nor forgotten.
Chris Fraser @ 08:37PM PT Jul 24

Shameful in todays world..
Debbie Kreuser Austin, TX @ 05:01PM PT Jul 16

These children DESERVE our help.
Robert Redmon Dayton, OH @ 03:10PM PT Jul 16

African kids have been one of my top causes
Vinod Bodhankar Pune, India @ 01:47AM PT May 07

Africa is my home as much as India, simply because this planet is my Home. I am here for all children, wherever they are.
Mahesh Moktan Kalimpong, India @ 06:55AM PT Jan 24

Great to be a supporter and an ambassador for the 15 million children worldwide who have lost parents to Aids. I hope i can do something to help those children.
Maria Faria Madison, WI @ 09:35PM PT Jan 14

I'm willing to take the voices of the "children without a name" wherever I go, and help them to be heard by as many of I can reach.
Jess W @ 08:01PM PT Jan 10

I am tired of seeing the news saying another tragedy in Africa...a child only 3 years old died of HIV/AIDS..... aren't you?
Michelle W M., AL @ 09:31PM PT Jan 09

I can't sit or stand by with children dying like this. One x One we CAN save LIVES! It is real! Let's write senators and congressmen..Let's get our voices heard! Thanks Dion for getting me here...