Global Health Club

Twenty years ago, a summit of health ministers realized that a united global effort was required to halt the spread of HIV and AIDS. As a result, World AIDS Day emerged as the first international health day in December 1988.

The aim of World AIDS Day is to bring to people's attention the worldwide challenges and consequences of the epidemic-ultimately, preventing the spread of HIV and improving the lives of people living with the virus.

Each year the campaign is an opportunity for organizations throughout the world to highlight the HIV pandemic in order to raise awareness and bring about change.

Events:

December 1, 2009 - IMU Documentary Showing: I am Because We Are 7pm Illinois Room IMU

December 3, 2009 - Couture for a Cause, 7-10pm at the Industry

Featuring: Paperback Rhino Improv Comedy, Anything but Clothes Fashion Show, & music by Bean Greens and Slip Silo

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Have a passion for fashion AND care to support AIDS/HIV victims?

We need people, men and women, to design AIDS awareness inspired outfits, and models to wear them down the "runway". This is a great opportunity to unleash your creativity while raising awareness about AIDS/HIV.

Not only will you be supporting AIDS/HIV awareness, but you do not have be an experienced designer to participate-anyone can do it! All outfits should be made from any material BUT clothes. Prizes will be awarded to the winning designers and models.
More information about entry and contest guidelines can be found HERE

Presented by: UI Global Health Club, College of Public Health Student Association, UI Association of Nursing Students, & World Health Initiative