HIV/AIDS Awareness and Education

Millions of Children Are Affected

Africa has been ravaged by HIV/AIDS and children have been severely affected by the epidemic:

• 15 million children have lost one or both parents to AIDS
• "In 2007, some 420,000 children were newly infected with HIV and 290,000 died of AIDS. Sub-Saharan Africa is home to nearly 90% of all children living with HIV"
• Most children are infected with the virus during pregnancy and delivery or while breastfeeding. About 50 per cent of infants who get HIV from their mothers die before their second birthday.

As we were commanded in the Bible, we must look out for all children.

"Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows in their distress" James 1:27

"Let Your Light Shine" a series sharing best practices for caring for children affected by HIV/AIDS

ARCA Partners is working to promote learning of effective solutions for helping children and youth affected by AIDS. Recently, ARCA was selected to distribute "Let Your Light Shine". A landmark video and workbook series that shares successful approaches for addressing the needs of children and youth affected by HIV/AIDS.

Series endorsement:

"Children have been the missing face of the AIDS pandemic. An estimated 15 million children around the world have lost one or both parents to AIDS. These children need support, education and protection."

Ann Veneman
Executive Director
UNICEF

All proceeds from the sales of Let your Light Shine are used to fund not for profit activities that improve the lives of youth and children