|
Media Kit
The Red Ribbon
The red ribbon is an international symbol of AIDS awareness that is worn by people all year round and particularly around World AIDS Day to demonstrate care and concern about HIV and AIDS, and to remind others of the need for their support and commitment.
The red ribbon started as a "grass roots" effort, and as a result there is no official red ribbon, and many people make their own. It's easily done - just use some ordinary red ribbon and a safety pin!
What can I do to support World AIDS Day?
There are many ways in which you can support World AIDS Day. For example:
- Raise awareness of HIV and AIDS in your area
- Wear a red ribbon and ask others to do the same
- Protect yourself and your partners - this is the first and best way to stop the spread of HIV
- If you are worried - get tested.
At school or work, you can support World AIDS Day by:
- Having a dressing up, down or fancy dress day
- Putting up some posters (see below) - get people talking
- Selling red ribbons
- Organizing a creative writing/poster campaign
- Setting up a debate or a quiz - there're lots of ideas for topics on our site
- Cooking an international meal or having a cake sale
- Arranging a sponsored three-legged race or balloon release
- Getting your friends, family, colleagues or pupils to express their feelings and expand their knowledge about AIDS
- Using your imagination!
| 
