World AIDS Orphans' Day Campaign :7th May 2007

[Guest guest]

Dear All,

Greetings from FXB India Suraksha!

Association François- Xavier Bagnoud (AFXB). AFXB is an international

organization dedicated to the memory of François- Xavier Bagnoud, helicopter

rescue-pilot, who lost his life at the age of 24 during a rescue mission in

Mali. His mother, Albina Boisrouvray along with her family members founded

Association FXB to keep alive the values of generosity and compassion that

guided his life.

Active in 18 countries, FXB runs 87 programs which aim to reduce the

consequences of HIV and AIDS in societies in general and on vulnerable children

in particular.

FXB India Suraksha is the Indian arm of AFXB. FXB has been working in the

country since 1991. With a broad focus on the control and prevention of HIV/AIDS

among vulnerable section of society, the FXB India team has been implementing

programmes in 28 States and 4 Union Territories of the country. Interventions

are mainly targeted at specific ‘high risk’ groups such as migrant workers,

fishermen and street children, as also on the general population.

As you are aware, globally over 15 million children under the age of 18 had lost

one or both parents to AIDS by the end of 2005. To bring the plight of these

children to the forefront, and to mobilize much-needed attention of governments

and communities, Countess Albina / Founder President of AFXB- launched a global

movement in the year 2002, to commemorate 7th May as World AIDS Orphans’ Day and

presented an appeal to the then UN Secretary General Mr. Kofi Anan with 2

billion signatures . Since then the observing of 7th May as the World AIDS

Orphans’ Day has gained support from various countries, prominent leaders and

communities from several states in India.

Providing comprehensive care to AIDS orphans and vulnerable children has been a

key message emphasized by the movement all over the world.

In the above backdrop, may we request you to kindly demonstrate your support to

AIDS Orphans and Vulnerable Children by joining the World AIDS Orphans' Day

Campaign through the event of candle light vigil at India Gate (proposed venue)

on 7th May at 7:00 p.m.

Your participation and support would significantly strengthen the global

solidarity network which is committed to provide love, care and support to the

vulnerable community of AIDS Orphans.

We look forward to your support for this worldwide coalition of solidarity and

shall appreciate your early response and confirmation for the same.

Sincerely,

Dr. R. P. Sinha

Director Coordination

FXB India Suraksha

A-8, Sector 19, First Floor, NOIDA

Gautam Budh Nagar – 201 301, India

Tel : +91 120 4259901 to 4259906

Fax: +91 120 4259902

e-mail: <rsinha@...>