Do something political this World AIDS Day - take action to make treatment for all a reality!
Charity alone will not and cannot stop AIDS. To tackle the AIDS crisis successfully we got to challenge the rules and regulations set by governments and pharmaceutical companies that block universal access to treatment.
On 29 November, Parliament Square will be transformed by a giant AIDS awareness ribbon made of 8,000 carnations — one for every person who dies of AIDS-related illnesses each day — and used as a visually striking centre-piece to lobby MPs. If you’re in or around London that Day this will be a great opportunity to meet your MP. It is close to Parliament — so not far for your MP to come — and they will also be attracted by the brilliant photo opportunity. There will also be plenty of people and resources there to support you. Find out more about the event
Put the spotlight on AIDS this World AIDS Day
The new government do not seem to be taking their international commitments on AIDS seriously — and this is just at the time when they’re busy deciding what action they’ll take on the crisis over the next three years.
That’s why we need to shine the spotlight on AIDS. We’ll be collecting hundreds of video messages to let decision-makers know how many people care about the issue, and that we’re watching to make sure they keep their promises.
A video message allows us to talk directly to those in power — and a unique, personal message is incredibly effective. By collecting hundreds from across the country we can demonstrate how many people feel strongly, and by posting them on the web we can reach a world-wide audience.
Find out more about our video petition
Book your MP now!
Booking your MP for World AIDS Day is crucial to ensure we get the support we need to make the government fulfil their promise of treatment for all by 2010.
Access to medicines is a fundamental part of the basic human right to health. We have got the tools to ensure everyone receives the medical treatment they need, all that is lacking is political will.
Make sure your MP supports our campaign and helps us to put pressure on the government to act now. It is essential that you book your MP now, even before planning your World AIDS Day event, as their diaries get filled up quickly.
Write to your Mp as soon as possible to invite your MP to your World AIDS Day event. Follow up the letter with a phone call.
Get your MP to sign our Early Day Motion on the action needed in the DFID AIDS strategy, if we are to meet the promise of universal access to treatment. It is crucial that we get as many signatures as possible to ensure the government takes the actions needed to make universal acccess to AIDS treatment by 2010 a reality. Go to our Lobby your MP page for details.
For more info, tips & tricks check out the Lobby your MP section from our online Action Guide
There is also a Frequently Asked Questions Page to help you with some of the questions you might come across.
At The Secret Garden Party festival 2006 Tony Blair ran off with a box of ‘essential medcine’, chased by doctors and nurses.
Put on events & do stunts
A great campaign gets people talking. Catch peopleīs interest with stunts around your school, college or university, so they want to find out more.
Go to our online Action Guide to get you going.
You will find some wicked ideas and information like:
Hold a stall
Holding a stall is one of the best ways to tell more people about your campaign and get lots of action cards signed.
Go to our online Action Guide for ideas on:
- Planning your stall
- Collecting video messages and action cards
- Communicating the campaign
- Making the stall eye-catching - building a pill-bottle
- Making a Phoney Pharmacy
Use the media
Using the media could help you get your message across to thousands of people! Check out our online Action Guide to get you clued up on how to get your World AIDS Day events into the media.
Campaigning Fundraising
Fundraise for Treat AIDS Now
Campaigning is a crucial part of the global fight against AIDS. Through taking positive action student campaigners are challenging the rules and regulations that governments and pharmaceutical companies set which act as barriers to accessing AIDS treatment.
In the short term, giving money to charities and projects where there are immediate visible benefits is both appealing and satisfying. However, this is only a short term solution, charity alone will not and cannot stop AIDS.
People & Planet believe that campaigning is vital to making the necessary treatment and care available to those in need. By campaigning with us you are supporting the fight to challenge the root causes of world injustice. In the longer term this will lead to more sustainable solutions.
It costs Ģ70,000 a year to run our HIV/AIDS campaign. This includes the cost for research, production and distribution of materials. Not to mention all the support, training and inspirational events you help us run, like Shared Planet and the Summer Festival.
We already know the huge impact P&Pīs campaigning can have on an issue like AIDS; just look at the G8’s promise to achieve treatment for all by 2010! Funding from the network is essential to build on this huge success and to make an even bigger difference.