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It's "the social network generation’s solution to put a stop to the millions of deaths from HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis, and to improve maternal and child health in the developing world. If social media has revolutionized the way in which we interact, why can’t we harness its power to change the way we think about humanitarian aid? Is it possible to use the reputed “network effect” to raise awareness and increase funding for some of the most pressing global health issues in the 21st century? MASSIVEGOOD does both, by creating a worldwide community based on a simple and easy act—the 'micro-contribution'.”

A Public-Private Partnership to Reduce HIV/AIDS

North Star Alliance sets up roadside wellness clinics for truck drivers. Established in 2006, it currently has more than 60 partners, including governments (the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands), private companies (TNT) and non-governmental organizations (the Global Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria - GBC), all working together across different countries to reduce HIV/AIDS.
North Star's vision: "a world in which mobility and dynamic workplaces do not fuel the spread of disease, sexual abuse and human trafficking"
North Star's mission: to "provide transporters, sex workers and related communities sustainable access to basic healthcare and safety"
This large partnership is an excellent example of how a public-private alliance can tackle an important global health challenge. Partners include the Federation of East and South African Road Transport Associations (FESARTA), PharmAccess Foundation, the Southern African Development Community (SADC), the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF), UNAIDS and system developer ORTEC.

Helping AIDS Children Reach Their Full Potential

One of the consequences of the AIDS pandemic is the estimated 15 million or more children worldwide under the age of 18 who have been orphaned as a result of the disease. In response to this huge problem, in 2000 Dr. Sunette Pienaar Steyn founded Heartbeat. Heartbeat is a non-profit organization whose stated missions is: "To empower orphaned and vulnerable children to reach their full potential through quality service provision, development and capacity building." This translates into helping children access water, electricity, housing, schooling and government grants. Since its inception, Heartbeat has cared directly or indirectly for 54,000 orphans and vulnerable children.
Consider making an in-kind donation to Heartbeat in the form of new or used clothing or household goods, toiletries and candy, as well as school supplies as it's back-to-school time. Contact Heartbeat's Karina Swann at karina@heartbeat.org.za regarding in-kind contributions.

Using the Power of Soccer in the Fight Against HIV and AIDS

"Founded by former professional soccer players in 2002, Grassroot Soccer (GRS) trains African soccer stars, coaches, teachers, and peer educators in the world’s most HIV-affected countries to deliver an interactive HIV prevention and life skills curriculum to youth."