INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEER DAY 2012

INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEER DAY 

DATE: 5^th December 2012

As famously coined by the Greek fabulist Aesop, “No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted”.

Whether it is called “Minga” in Latin America “Harambee” in East Africa or “mikprites” in Albanian, volunteerism is an expression of a core principle of most cultures, as well as a fundamental source of community strength, resilience, solidarity and social cohesion.

Purposeful volunteerism strengthens trust, solidarity and reciprocity among citizens. When everyone contributes their skills and knowledge through volunteer action, this combined effort can be significant towards achieving human peace and capital development. With a large influx of individuals engaged in development initiatives through volunteer actions worldwide, it is these same efforts that come in handy to improve their lives as well as the lives of others.

In recognition of the importance of volunteers, Aktivis Galau joins the world to celebrate all its volunteers on the International Volunteer’s Day. Volunteers should be acknowledged for the important contribution they make to the community. Many not-for-profit organizations would find it impossible to carry out their work without volunteers. Their recognition lets them know that others appreciate what they do. It gives them a feeling of accomplishment and motivates them to continue giving selflessly to the society for sustainment of development.

By enhancing the capacity of youth to exercise the choices they set, participate and contribute to development planning at all levels in society; it is our hope that this empowers them and gives them a stake in the futures of the communities they live in. The enormous potential of volunteerism for development that lies within youth inspires us as an organization and it is our mission to deliver on that potential.

Happy volunteer’s day

Xoxo, admin AG.

WORLD AIDS DAY "GETTING TO ZERO"

WORLD AIDS DAY "GETTING TO ZERO"

DATE: 1ST DECEMBER 2012

Amidst the marginalization, social exclusion and drug abuse, just to mention
but a few, the world today is still witnessing the disastrous AIDS pandemic.
Besides sapping vital forces along, reducing production capacities,
enlarging the enormous gap between the rich and the poor and striking down
populations, this epidemic is synonymous with socio-economic regression. 

An epidemic of the magnitude, complexity and urgency of HIV/AIDS is not
confined to national borders, divisions within society or sectorial
responsibilities, it demands response that is both collaborative and
complementary from all sections of society be it governments, NGO's, media
or private sector. 

Halting and reversing the spread of HIV/AIDS is a key Millennium Development
Goal and a challenge which the World Assembly of Youth (WAY) has given top
priority in all its development undertakings. Adopting a multi-sectorial
approach that solicits committed participation of all stake holders in the
fight against HIV /AIDS has been and remains a high priority for action
throughout all our work from headquarters to the field. 

In view of the disastrous effect of HIV/AIDS, UNAIDS adopted a strategy
"Getting to Zero 2011-2015", which aims to advance global progress in
achieving country set targets for universal access to HIV prevention,
treatment, care and support.

The records of the past decades should confront all stakeholders with new
challenges for the coming few years. Strengthening commitment to prevention,
allied with innovative financing strategies, alleviating the negative
impacts of HIV/AIDS on individuals, families as well as communities, early
delivery of new and additional policies, should create an environment
required to achieve this target. 

On this day every year, the world gets a chance to come together to not only
commemorate the lives of people who have unfortunately fallen victim to the
disease but also come up with strategies that are concrete and practical
towards achieving the theme for this year.

It is the time to take leadership and build defenses to save our future
generations and to protect the people infected and affected from the
epidemic. We, at WAY, acknowledge this challenge and commit to respond with
renewable responsibility, sensitivity and vigor.

On this day, let us speak up and make a difference towards an AIDS free
world!