MERRY CHRISTMAS

AIDS is ravaging Africa. It is stigmatised even in rich and educated countries like the UK - so it's not a huge surprise, shocking though it is, that some African leaders try to deny that it exists. While politics rumble on irrelevantly over people's heads, blocking their access to treatment and pharmaceutical multi-nationals dig their heels in to protect precious pennies, people are suffering in silence. The orphans and other dependants they leave behind, many also HIV-positive, have to live too.
As Christmas is almost upon us, maybe it's time we thought of people less fortunate than overselves. This year, Oxfam has an excellent website for those who wish to contribute a gift to help alleviate world poverty. These presents are slightly more practical than wearing a red ribbon. Eating properly, staying warm and keeping clean all have a huge impact on everyday life, even though they're very small things.
It may be too late to order these gifts in time for Christmas, but I'm sure Santa wouldn't mind taking "time out" to deliver them in the new year! If you think you'd like to help, CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE OXFAM UNWRAPPED WEBSITE.

Merry Christmas everybody!!