Events
 

Workers of Colour Caucus to Educate and Raise Money

for HIV/AIDS at Caribana 2007

August 4, 2007

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The Workers of Colour Caucus will be setting up an HIV/AIDS information booth at this year’s 2007 Caribana.  The main purpose of this event is to educate our communities about HIV/AIDS and to raise money for the “Live and Live” Fund.  We plan to distribute condoms, pins, educational literature and our “Live and Let Live” wristband for a small donation.   Through this work, we hope to highlight the ongoing need for prevention and awareness of HIV/AIDS locally and internationally.

In Canada, we know that HIV/AIDS can be managed. While there is no cure, a person’s life can be extended for several years. Still, not all Canadians have access to the expensive drugs required or the support they need to overcome alienation and the loss of peer support. At the same time, children and young people still need preventative programs and education.

Internationally, we know that developed countries continue to prevent the affordable sale of those drugs, continue to poach the few health professionals that are left in developing countries and have failed to fulfill their commitments to forgive the debt and commit adequate money to this global health crisis.

Delegates to the 2003 OPSEU Convention voted unanimously to create the Live and Let Live Fund. Since the 2003 Convention, members have embarked on fundraising projects in OPSEU locals around the province.

We know we can make a difference!

The Workers of Colour booth will be located along the parade route.  We invite all OPSEU members to come out to Caribana parade on August 4rth, visit our booth

and assist us in making a difference.