Worldwide, it is estimated that more than 15 million children under 18 have been orphaned as a result of AIDS. Around 11.6 million of these children live in sub-Saharan Africa. In countries badly affected by the epidemic such as Zambia and Botswana, it is estimated that 20 percent of children under 17 are orphans - most of whom have lost one or both parents to AIDS (avert.org).(HT: Michael Kelley)
Jason Kovacs also writes:
Today is World AIDS Day.
Did you know, approximately 6,000 children are orphaned by AIDS every day! That is staggering!
By 2010, there will be 15.7 million children orphaned by AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa and 20.2 million children orphaned by the disease globally.
What can we do? Click here for some suggestions from World Vision.
If you have suggestions please comment!
1 comment:
Hello
I just wanted to stop by and tell you thank you for caring for orphans and thank you for taking time out to write about World Aids Day. As I have read through your blog I was encouraged that I am not alone in this fight to help orphaned and abandoned children. Even the mere mention of how terrible and tragic lives those children lead (leading inevitably to HIV/AIDS) is so encouraging to me. thank you:) I am the Director of Public Relations for a non-profit organization called World Orphans. We build church based orphan homes all over the world and our mission is simple E3 to reach each church…each child…each community. I would love for you to take a look at our website and let me know if you have any questions. (www.worldorphans.com) thank you again for your heart and words that you have written. I hope you will have a glorious blessed day!
Jenna M. Howard
-Director of Public Relations
www.Worldorphans.org
Jennah@worldorphans.org
www.JennaMarieHoward.com
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