How to Plan World AIDS Day Activities 2011:
Work Site/Health Care Facility Tips
How to Plan Activities
Selected Resources for World AIDS Day
Hotline References
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How to Plan World AIDS Day Activities 2011 -- Work Site/Health Care Facilities
World AIDS Day is not merely a one-day event, but rather serves as a “kick-off” for the forthcoming year to enable individuals, communities, organizations and businesses to become involved in the issues surrounding HIV/AIDS and for the promotion of new or existing HIV/AIDS awareness, prevention and care programs. It is also a time to reflect, memorialize and show compassion for those infected or affected by HIV/AIDS.
The World AIDS Campaign's Global Steering Committee selects a theme for World AIDS Day in consultation with several agencies involved in the AIDS response. The theme from 2011 – 2015 will be, “Getting to Zero.” Specific localities are encouraged to develop their own relevant activities and messages to help build HIV/AIDS awareness for their local areas in November or December. To help observe World AIDS Day, please refer to the following suggested activities:
- Ask your employer to help establish December 1 as a day to address the issue of HIV/AIDS in your workplace
- Organize a meeting or planning committee to plan for World AIDS Day activities
- Organize a meeting to establish or clarify office policies concerning HIV/AIDS education and awareness
- Educate employees on the protection of people with HIV/AIDS and on non-discrimination laws:
- list fact sheets on company’s web site
- invite guest speakers and exhibitors
- discuss the Americans with Disabilities Act
- Educate employees about the prevention of HIV/AIDS:
- display posters, flyers, brochures
- invite guest speakers and agency displays
- provide information through employee newsletters, payroll stuffers, E-mail messages and web pages
- emphasize family awareness and encourage employees and co-workers to educate their families about HIV prevention
- Make long-term commitment for comprehensive HIV workplace prevention education to include: policy development, training of managers, supervisors, and executives in that policy; employee and family education; and, the development of corporate/community service volunteerism
- Have your company sponsor community events:
- donate products to local HIV/AIDS programs
- organize an AIDS fundraising event (run, walk, bike)
- set up display in a public building
- form a team to participate with a local AIDS walk
- Distribute World AIDS Day information:
- submit a proclamation to your employer stating that your business recognizes World AIDS Day
- develop cards with the World AIDS Day logo, your business logo, and the national and local AIDS hotline numbers
- encourage your office to display posters, flyers, or brochures by company mailboxes or break rooms
- insert World AIDS Day materials or red ribbons in pay check envelops
- Retail businesses:
- place a World AIDS Day poster in your window
- place information pamphlets about AIDS at the checkout counters, waiting areas or lobbies
- donate products and services to groups planning events for World AIDS Day
- Launch the Business Responds to AIDS (BRTA) program or Labor Responds to AIDS (LRTA) program. Obtain BRTA/LRTA materials from the CDC National Prevention Information Network 1-877-242-9760, or http://hivatwork.org Attention: Non-MDH link
- Contact the Minnesota AIDS Project’s Wise at Work program for local resources and support at 1-800-248-2437 www.mnaidsproject.org
Attention: Non-MDH link
Selected Resources for World AIDS Day 2011 and/or HIV/AIDS Material
Spotlight
World AIDS Day: Minnesota
World AIDS Day: National
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