16 May: The International AIDS Candlelight Memorial Day

[Guest guest]

16th May The International AIDS Candlelight Memorial Day

[A list of the coordinators and the location of AIDS Candlelight memorial day

activities in India follows the text. Moderator]

On 16 May 2004, thousands of individuals in more than 3000 communities in 85

countries will participate in the world's largest and oldest annual grassroots

HIV/AIDS event.

The International AIDS Candlelight Memorial is designed to honor the memory of

those lost to HIV/AIDS, show support for those living with HIV/AIDS, raise

awareness of HIV/AIDS, and mobilize community involvement in the fight against

HIV/AIDS.

This powerful event is an ideal way to begin talking about HIV/AIDS in your

community.

• Began in 1983 in San Francisco and New York

• Currently, there are more than 1500 Communities in 85 countries

• The largest grassroots AIDS event in the world

• More than 1 million individuals participating in 2002 The purpose is to

remember those who have passed away, support those who are living, educate the

public and community leaders, raise awareness and decrease stigma related to

HIV/AIDS.

The History of the " Memorial "

The original International AIDS Candlelight Memorial was held in 1983, when the

cause of AIDS was unknown and no more than a few thousand AIDS deaths had been

recorded. The organizers wished to honor the memory of those lost to AIDS and to

demonstrate support for those living with AIDS. That remains the focus of the

event today.

Since 1983 the pandemic has claimed more than 22 million lives, with about 34

million now living with HIV and AIDS. As AIDS continues to ravage communities

around the world, the Candlelight has become a way for communities to take

action by publicly mourning loved ones lost to AIDS, and by strengthening local

and national commitments to fighting the pandemic. In small communities, it can

help to increase awareness, understanding, volunteerism, and fundraising. In

large cities, it brings together a diverse spectrum of people who care about

AIDS. In all cases, the event creates a sense of global solidarity, and

generates worldwide media attention.

Purpose

The International AIDS Candlelight Memorial acts as a catalyst for communities

around the world to begin talking about HIV/AIDS in their community. It is a

unique event that promotes discussion, education, awareness and action.

The International AIDS Candlelight Memorial have four main objectives:

• To honor the memory of those lost to AIDS

• To show support for those living with HIV and AIDS

• To raise community awareness and decrease stigma related to HIV/AIDS

• To mobilize community involvement in the fight against HIV/AIDS

2004 Theme

This year, we have selected a two-year theme that focuses on remembering those

who have been touched by HIV/AIDS and keeping these memories alive through

collective action.

The goal of this year's theme is to encourage communities to incorporate

advocacy activities that extend beyond the official candlelight event. It is an

opportunity to discuss the impact of HIV/AIDS within the community as well as

how your community will address issues such as prevention, care, treatment, and

education of the disease. This two year commitment serves to strengthen ties

within the community and empower individuals to take action toward changing the

face of HIV/AIDS.

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list of the coordinators and the location of AIDS Candlelight mmemorial day

activities in India

Dr.Nabeel.M.K.

Puthiyandi House, P O Chovva

Kannur, Kerala 670006

India

Email: nabeelmk@...

AASRA Charitable Trust

Coordinator: Krishner

Road No 8 , Rajiv Nagar

Patna, Bihar 800 024

India

Tel: 91-612 2276049

Email: aasra@...

Website: none

Academy of Medical Sciences

Coordinator: Dr.Nabeel.M.K.

Medical College P.O.

Pariyaram, Kerala 670503

India

Tel: 91-497-2808111

Email: medicomail@...

Website: www.mcpariyaram.org

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE,SSWARD.

Coordinator: CHALLA VENKATA RANGASAI

9-260,GOWRI SANKARA PURAM,

GUDIVADA,, ANDHRA PRADESH, 521301

India

Email: sswardorg@...

Website: www.geocities.com/sswardorg

affus woman welfare association(awwa)

Coordinator: Mrs. khan

10-303,gulzarpet,anantapur-515001,Anadhrapradesh,India

anantapur, andhrapradesh 515001

India

Tel: 9108554-226225

Fax: 9108554-226225

Email: affus_145@...

Website: http://www.affuswwa.org

AIDS Awareness Center for Counseling Education and Training

Coordinator: Namrata Chauhan

Faizabad Road

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh

India

Tel: 91-522-2333793

Email: chauhan_namrata@...

AIDS AYURVEDIC CARE & COUNSELLING CENTERE

Coordinator: DR ANAGHA KULKARNI

SUSHRUT CLINIC , KAGWADE MALA

ICHALKARANJI, MAHARASHTRA 416115

India

Tel: 91 230 426321

Fax: 91 230 2441384

Email: dranagha@...

AIDS DESK, NLHMB

Coordinator: Dr.Sheila Shyamprasad

No.94 Purasawalkam High Road, s

Chennai, Tamilnadu 600010

India

Tel: +91-44-26432454

Fax: +91-44-26431144

Email: guruclin@...

Website: www.aidsdeskuelci.com

All Manipur Rural Services

Coordinator: Th. Haramani

Heirok II bazar

Thoubal, Manipur 795148

India

Tel: 91-385-22602

Email: montuahan@...

ANaRDe Foundation

Coordinator: Sanjeev Ranjan

Plot No- 120, Road No- 21, Sri Krishna Nagar

Patna, Bihar 800 001

India

Tel: +91 09835068040

Fax: +91 612 2237483

Email: sanjeev1970@...

Website: www.anarde.org

AROGYA AGAM

Coordinator: JOHN DALTON

PALAKOMBAI ROAD

AUNDIPATTY, TAMIL NADU 625 512

India

Tel: 91 4546 242306

Fax: 91 4546 244311

Email: aarogyam@...

ASCED

Coordinator: Ms Ranjita Bordoloi

Rukmini Nagar,SK.Barua Road,3rd left by- lane

Guwahati, Assam 781006

India

Tel: 91-361-2225568

Fax: 91-361-2209167

Email: asc_ed@.../ ranjitaz_asced@...

ASSOCIATION FOR INTEGRATED RURAL DEVELOPMENT

Coordinator: MR. V. SATHU

32 - O / D, T.B Road, Kamaraj Nagar,

Vallioor, Tiruneveli District,, TAMILNADU 627 117

India

Tel: 04637 - 221509

Fax: Nil

Email: aird@...

BETHESDA YOUTH WELFARE CENTRE

Coordinator: MR.W.CHENITHUNG HUMTSOE

H/No. 194- DUNCAN BOSTI

Dimapur-797112, NAGALAND 797112

India

Tel: 91-3862-233789

Fax: 95-3862-228505

Email: bethesda2@...

Website: None

Buds Cura Foundation

Coordinator: Jeyapaul Sunder Singh

C/o CTVM, 1/12 Kambar Street, Palavakkam

Chennai, Tamilnadu 600041

India

Tel: 91-44-24481527

Email: budscura@...

Website: under construction

CADA

Coordinator: CHALLA VENKATARANGASAI

3-124,KOSURU POST,MOVVA MANDAL,KRISHNA DISTRICT,

KOSURU POST,, ANDHRA PRADESH, 521150

India

Tel: 91-8674-312211

Email: cadaindia@...

Website: www.geocities.com/cadaindia

CARE FOUNDATION

Coordinator: RONNY WAIKHOM

CHASSAD AVENUE

IMPHAL, MANIPUR 795001

India

Tel: 91-385-445939

Email: care_fdtn@...

CARE- india

Coordinator: Praveen Lawande

byrun bazar, behind SBI zonal office

Raipur, Chhattisgrarh

India

Email: praviman2002@...

CRESA

Coordinator: K.Amirthalingam

22a, Sourastrapuram first lane,Meenakshi nagar,Villapuram

Madurai, TamilNadu 625 012

India

Tel: 91-452-2677008

Fax: nil

Email: krishnaamirthalingam@...

Website: nil

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, GOVT OF W.B.,INDIA

Coordinator: DR.SAIBAL BANERJEE,M.B.S., D.P.H.(CAL)

60/5,NEW H.I.T.ROAD,KADAMTALA,

HOWRAH, WEST BENGAL 711101

India

Tel: 00-91-33-2667-0624

Fax: 00-91-353-2532456

Email: saibal84@...

EMPOWER

Coordinator: SANKAR . A

107 J/ 133 E, MILLER PURAM

TUTICORIN, TAMILNADU 628 008

India

Tel: 91 461 2310151

Fax: 91 461 2310151

Email: ttn_empower@...

Website: www.empowerindia.org

Erode blood donors club

Coordinator: s.g.rajendran

no:- 5, viji complex, periar nagar, erode-1

erode, erode district 638001

India

Tel: 0424-2260175

Fax: nil

Email: rajendransg@...

Website: nil

GLOBAL SCIENCE ACADEMY

Coordinator: Dr. Anil Pratap Singh

Malviya Road

BASTI, U.P. 272 001

India

Tel: 91 5542 285060

Fax: 91 5542 285060

Email: globalaps@...

Website: under preparation

Gramalaya

Coordinator: Mr.S.Damodaran

12, 4th Cross, Thillainagar West,

Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu 620018

India

Tel: 00 91 431 2761263

Fax: 00 91 431 2768436

Email: try_gramlaya@...

Website: www.gramalaya.org

Indian Business Coalition on AIDS

Coordinator: Dr. E. Mohamed Rafique

General Hospital, Tata Tea Ltd.,

Munnar, Idukki District,, Kerala State 685612

India

Tel: 91 4865 231306

Fax: 91 4865 230333

Email: ibca@...

Website: www.ishima.info

INSA INDIA

Coordinator: EDWINA PEREIRA & FLORENCE DAVID

5/1 BENSON CROSS ROAD - BENSON TOWN

BANGALORE, KARNATAKA 560046

India

Tel: +9180 3536633 ; 3536299

Fax: +9180 3536633

Email: insaind@...

INSARD

Coordinator: Mr.Pappu.Manickam

76,Manmalai Medu,K.Pudur

MADURAI, Tamil Nadu 625 007

India

Tel: 91 4562 260431

Fax: not available

Email: insard@...

ISH Project of IMA Munnar

Coordinator: Dr. E. Mohamed Rafique

General Hospital, Tata Tea

Munnar, Kerala 685612

India

Tel: +91 486 531306

Fax: +91 486 530333

Email: emrafi@...

Website: www.ishima.info

Jaihind

Coordinator: Birendra Kumar Soni

412,SYMCA, , Lamington Road

Mumbai, Mharashtra 400 004

India

Tel: 022-23809049

Email: jaihindfound@...

Jyotirmayee Mahila Samiti

Coordinator: Ms. L.das

At.Gualsingh,Po.Thakurpatana

Kendrapara, Orissa 754250

India

Tel: 91-06727-220745

Email: jyotirmayee2000@...

Website: jms-orissa.org

Kurji Holy Family Hospital

Coordinator: Sr. N.I. Sophie rscj

Kurji

Patna, Bihar 830010

India

Tel: 2278626

Email: nisorscj@...

Manipur Network of Positive People (MNP+)

Coordinator: L.LIlabanta Singh

Yaiskul Hiruhanba Leikai, P.O. Imphal

Imphal, Manipur 795001

India

Tel: +91 0385 2440828

Email: mnpplus_145@... ;banta_mnp@ hotmail.com

Mass Action for Social welfare (MASW)

Coordinator: S.Ayyankalai

C 116,Kamarajar street,6th stop,Thirunagar

Madurai, Tamilnadu 625 006

India

Tel: 91-452-2487255

Fax: nil

Email: masw_india@...

Website: nil

Motheteresa Amelioration Service Society

Coordinator: RAJA KUMAR KALAKOTLA

# 18-2-12 Orus Subhas nagar ,Warangal

Andhra pradesh, INDIA 506002

India

Tel: 0870-2430572

Fax: 0870-2420105

Email: raj_mass1@...

Motheteresa Amelioration Service Society

Coordinator: RAJA KUMAR KALAKOTLA

# 18-2-12 Orus Subhas nagar ,Warangal

Andhra pradesh, INDIA 506002

India

Tel: 0870-2430572

Fax: 0870-2420105

Email: raj_mass1@...

MPSACS

Coordinator: YALAVARTHI PRASANTHI

3-75,KOSURU POST,MOVVA MANDAL,KRISHNA DISTRICT,

KOSURU POST,, ANDHRA PRADESH, 521150

India

Tel: 91-8674-311845

Email: mpsacs@...

Website: www.geocities.com/mpsacs

Mussoorie Ashraya Society

Coordinator: Astri Ghosh

Panorama, Oak Road

Mussoorie, Uttaranchal 248179

India

Tel: 911352633950

Email: astri@...

Website: www.panaah.com

North East Calcutta Social Welfare

Coordinator: Sumita Mitra

64 Hem Ch. Naskar Road

Calcutta, West Bengal 700010

India

Tel: 91-33-3508234

Fax: 91-33-3531433

Email: s_mitra2000@...

NORTH EAST INDIA DRUGS & AIDS CARE

Coordinator: Mr.LALMALSAWMA PACHUAU

NONGRIMBAH ROAD:LAITUMKHRAH

sHILLONG, MEGHLAYA 793003

India

Tel: 91 0364 2228241

Fax: 91 0364 2227054

Email: neidac@... ; neidac@...

peopl's development initiatives(PDI)

Coordinator: Ila.Ambalavanan

No.76,Marsingpettai road,Beemanagar,

Tiruchy, Tamilnadu 620 001

India

Tel: 091 431 2410042

Email: pdi@...

Peoples Health Organisation (India)

Coordinator: Dr. I.S.Gilada

Municipal School Bldg., J.J.Hospital Compound

Mumbai, MS 400008

India

Tel: +91-22-23061616

Fax: +91-22-23864433

Email: ihoaids@...

Website: www.aidsasia.info

Project Concern International

Coordinator: Ms.SANCHALI ROY

C-38, Defence colony

New Delhi, India 110024

India

Tel: 91-011-24641623/24

Fax: 91-011-24641625

Email: sanchaliroy@...

Website: www.pciindia.org

Project Concern International

Coordinator: Mrs.Kavita Chandhok

115/1, Shivaya Nagar, 4th Main Road, Reddiyur

Salem, Tamil Nadu 636004

India

Tel: 91427-2336401

Fax: 91427-2336607

Email: kavita@...

Website: www.pciindia.org

PROJECT OFFICE,SSWARD

Coordinator: YALAVARTHI PRASANTHI,

4/52,Y.V.GARAVU,ADAVIPALEM POST,WESTGODAVARY Dt.

PALAKOLLU., ANDHRA PRADESH 534260

India

Tel: 08814224367

Email: ssward_wgd@...

Website: www.geocities.com/sswardorg

Richmond Carey Foundation

Coordinator: K. Richmond Carey

Flat No. 11, Ratna Bhaskara Apartments, Alcott Gardens

Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh 533101

India

Email: krcarey@...

Rotaract Club of Bombay Hills South

Coordinator: Rtr. Lekha Agrawal

Post Box 6200 , Malbar Hill

Mumbai, Mharashtra 400006

India

Tel: 02220533210

Email: Missionhighway@...

Rotaract Club of Panvel Central

Coordinator: Rahul Rajkumar

113,11th Floor,Mittal Court A Wing,Nariman Point

Mumbai, Maharashtra 400021

India

Tel: 0091 22 22882194

Fax: 0091 22 22873767

Email: rahul_rotaractor@...

RRR Industries

Coordinator: Dr. Ganesh P. Rane

A/109, Ansa Indl. Estate

Saki-Vihar Road, Mumbai 400 072

India

Tel: +91-22-28521974 / 28526685

Fax: +91-22-5692 5178

Email: drrane@...

Website: www.rrrindustries.com

RURAL HEAL MISSION

Coordinator: B.BABU RAO

D.NO.1-21-22,NATIONAL SCOOL ROAD,NAZER PET

TENALI, A.P. 522 201

India

Tel: 91-8644-221744

Fax: 91-8644-224560

Email: ruralhm@...

Samraksha

Coordinator: Munichowdappa/ Dr. Anuradha/ Dr. Hema

'Samraksha',17/1, Road, Benson town, Bangalore-560046

Bangalore city, Karnataka State 560046

India

Tel: 080-3546965/

Fax: 3546973

Email: muchow@.../anuradha@...

Website: www.samuha.org

Sankalp Rehabilitation Trust

Coordinator: Eldred Tellis

115 B Belle Vue, Dr. Ambedkar Road,

Bandra, Mumbai,, Maharashtra 400050

India

Tel: 91 22 24901302

Fax: 91 22 26458870

Email: sankalpt@...

SARDI

Coordinator: Ms. Medha Gandhi

CA-1/D, Munirka

Delhi, Delhi 110067

India

Tel: 91-11-26180038

Fax: 91-11-26181578

Email: medha@...

Website: www.mobilityandhiv.org

SETU

Coordinator: Ms. Jaishree Shanghvi

Versa , 21,11th Floor

Mumbai, Mharashtra 400026

India

Tel: 022-34340530

Email: stopaids@...

SEX WORKERS FORUM KERALA

Coordinator: subhash.T.V

PTPN.E.31,PTP Nagar.P.O

Trivandrum, Kerala 680027

India

Tel: 91-471-2368142

Fax: Nil

Email: swfk@...

Website: www.firmkerala.org

Sharan

Coordinator: Shabab Alam

C43 Neeti Bagh

New Delhi, Delhi 110013

India

Tel: 91-11-23867843

Email: kgrc@...

Social Awareness Service Organisation(SASO)

Coordinator: L.Birendrajit Singh

Khwai Lalambung Makhong RIMS.Road(S),Imphal

Imphal, Manipur 795001

India

Tel: 91 385 2411408 , 2310011

Fax: 91 385 2411409

Email: sasoimph@... , sasoimph@...

Social Organization for Research & development/SORD

Coordinator: Pampa Mukhopadhyay

14A Gangapuri, east Putiary

Calcutta, west Bengal 700093

India

Tel: 91 33 24318606

Email: pampamukherji@...

society for social services

Coordinator: manoj kumar

d-463-64 jahangir puri

delhi, delhi 110033

India

Tel: 27632694

Fax: 27637512

Email: manojhindustani@...

Society for Welfare Awakening Training & Health Implementati

Coordinator: Ranadheer Reddy Rondla

# 2-8-362, Raghavendra nagar

N.G.O's Colony Road, Hanamkonda,Warangal, Andhra Pradesh 506370

India

Tel: 91-0870-2553739

Email: ranadheer_reddy2001@...

Website: http://coolcity.coolchannel.com/swathivolunteer

SOUL

Coordinator: S.FRANCIS MARY

RATHNA GARDENS,THACHOOR,

KALLAKURICHI, TAMIL NADU 606202

India

Tel: 91-4151-221241

Fax: 91-44-23772373

Email: tathomass@...

Website: http://business.vsnl.com/nathamtrust

srilakshmipolyclinic

Coordinator: lakshminandakumar

152 malaiNagar,Salai road

Trichy dist, Tamilnadu 620018

India

Tel: 91-431-2761096

Fax: 91-431-2761096

Email: srilakshmi_polyclinic@...

Website: www.trichyworld.com\chinesehospital.htm

srilakshmipolyclinic

Coordinator: DR K NANDAKUMAR

152/65 malaiNagar[E],SALAI ROAD,

Trichy dist, TAMILNADU 620018

India

Tel: 91 44 9840095323

Fax: 91 431 2761096

Email: chinese_hospital@...

Website: www.trichyworld.com\chinesehospital.htm

SSWARD

Coordinator: CHALLA VENKATA RANGASAI

3-124,KOSURU POST,MOVVA MANDAL,KRISHNA DISTRICT,

KOSURU POST, ANDHRA PRADESH 521150

India

Tel: 91-8674-312211

Email: sswardorg@...

Website: www.geocities.com/sswardorg

The Daybreak

Coordinator: Yogesh

214-D(DDA)Motia Khan

New Delhi, Delhi 110055

India

Tel: 91 11 23547495

Fax: 91 11 23555397

Email: int_edu@...

The Kripa Society

Coordinator: H. Dineswar Singh

Lalambung, RIMS Road (South)

Imphal, Manipur 795001

India

Tel: 91-0385-2410749

Email: kristyimphal@...

TREE

Coordinator: R.M. Ravi

1/457-A NGO colony,

Sivakasi, Tamilnadu

India

Email: treeorg@...

UNITY NETWORK OF NGOs ON HIV/AIDS

Coordinator: BOBBA KANAKADURGA

3-74,KOSURU POST,MOVVA MANDAL,KRISHNA DISTRICT,

KOSURU POST,, ANDHRAPRADESH 521150

India

Tel: 91-8674-311845

Email: unnaids@...

Website: www.geocities.com/unnaids

Wide Angle Institute for Research and Social Development

Coordinator: Montu Ahanthem

Keishamthong, Ahanthem Leikai

Imphal, Manipur 795001

India

Tel: 91-385-222801

Email: montuahanthem2001@...

YOU AND I NETWORK

Coordinator: ASEM JITEN

SINGJAMEI PARKING

IMPHAL WEST, MANIPUR 795008

India

Tel: 0385-2240113

Fax: 0385-2241130

Email: youandi_shg@... OR jiteng102003@...

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