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Millions of AIDS Orphans die each year. Innocent children suffer and have no control over their lives. The hope of getting out of the orphanages is slim for AIDS orphans due to the fact of their severe illness. These children do not have anything and appreciate all the help they can get. People like yourself can make a difference in one of the childrens lives, whether it is donating money or awaring others about this deadly disease.

Some of the ways that you can help the suffering orphans with AIDS is donating, informing others about aids and the effects, become a child sponser, purchase merchandise that beneifits the cause.

Donations are the main way that people have helped AIDS orphans. A little goes a long way. Donated money can help orphans recieve clean water, get an education, clothing, food, school books, and medical care. As little as, one dollar will feed one orphan for a day.

Spreading the word about AIDS orphans and the disease is another important thing you can do to help. Informing people about the illness and the effects can help others to prevent from recieveing AIDS. "No war on the face of the Earth is more destructive than the AIDS pandemic."-Colin Powell. Informing people of the disease and the effects can change the number of people effected each year dramatically because people will be more aware. Whether it is a friend or family member, take two minutes out of your day to inform someone about AIDS and the AIDS orphans they can help.

In 2002, on Wall street a march took place to draw attention to the 15 million children orphaned by AIDS. Activists in the march held signs asking "What is the value of an orphan on the NY stock exchange?" Since this successful march, thousands of people participate in World AIDS orphans day events that take place in more than 20 countries. World AIDS orphans day takes place on May 7th. Spread the word about World AIDS orphans day!



Another easy way to help AIDS orphans is purchasing merchandise sold at stores that donates a percentage of the profit to the elimination and cure of aids. In 2007, Gap paired up with some celebrities like Anne Hathaway, Bono, Dixie Chicks and lauched the (Product) Red campaign. This campaign started off as a line of t-shirts sold in all Gap stores nation wide, benefitting the elimination of AIDS. Now the (Product) Red campaign has been successful and grown over the years, and now have more merchandise available to purchase and help the cause.

As you can see, AIDS orphans need your help. Any help is appreciated! Help us, help others, who cant help themselves!