Kampala: The U.S. Mission in Uganda is once again sponsoring a series of World AIDS Day events from November 17 to December 18 across Uganda. All Ugandans are invited to participate. These large community events will include a quiz show with the theme “Everybody wins when we know the facts about HIV and AIDS.” The events are part of the U.S. Mission’s ongoing commitment to working in partnership with Ugandans to defeat HIV and AIDS.
The traveling “Everybody Wins!” quiz show first goes to Kasese and Kabale on November 17 and 19. Members of the community will be contestants and could win valuable prizes like free cell phones, MTN airtime cards, Total gas cookers, and aluminum water containers. 1,000 members of each community will take home a free World AIDS Day shirt. Everyone will learn the facts about HIV and AIDS that they can use to keep themselves, and their families, healthier. In addition, U.S. Peace Corps volunteers will lead Life Skills workshops for young people.
The “Everybody Wins!” quiz show then travels to Mityana for World AIDS Day on December 1. U.S. Ambassador Jerry P. Lanier will lead this event, highlighting the U.S. commitment to Uganda’s future. From there, the event travels to Arua and Soroti on December 8 and 11, then Hoima and Masindi on December 16 and 18.
Corporate sponsors of the seven events include MTN, Total, and Coca-cola. The U.S. Mission will again partner with The AIDS Support Organization (TASO) and local district leaders and other civil society organizations in each area. The events will reach an estimated audience of over 37,000 people from all age groups and walks of life.
The U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) is perhaps the largest overseas commitment in health ever made by the United States. The U.S. is committed to support Ugandans in their fight against HIV and AIDS. On World AIDS Day 2010, the American people recommit themselves to the fight.
For additional information please contact:
Eriki Peter,
Media Program Assistant
U.S Mission, Kampala
Tel: + 256- 414- 250-314 x 6418
Cell + 256-752973372,
Email: ErikiPP@state.gov