World AIDS Day Reflection

Think about what we did on World AIDS day.

What are your reactions?
- I was surprised that we were able to raise so much money. At first I thought we would raise about 2,000 rm or so, but it was really surprising when Mrs. P announced that we had raised 4,000. Also during the assembly when they said that medicine for AIDS for one day costs 1.70 rm, it made me realize how much money we raised was worth.

What did our actions mean to you / other students at ISKL / the world around us?
- For me, it meant that I had something to be proud of. This was the first time I ever really participated in an action that raised money for a good cause. Before I have donated some money, but this time I contributed much more by going around with the basket of ribbons, asking for donations.

What were your highlights from yesterday?
- My highlight was going around the school asking for donations and giving ribbons. Although at times I got slightly frustrated for people didn't seem to care and kind of ignored us as we asked for donations, in the end, the result was good. Some teachers made big donations which made us feel good, and later on every time someone gave us money it felt really proud to know that we could make some kind of change with that money.

What will you remember about the day?
- I will remember the fact that I made a change on World AIDS Day. This year, I wasn't a bystander. I even tossed in 50 rm, which probably made somebody's day better.

What do you think GI students should do next year on World AIDS Day?
- I think next year's Global Issues' students should think of some new ideas to promote AIDS Day other than the ones that already exist.

What did you learn after taking part in an action project like this?

- I learned that children can make a difference after all. Before whenever I saw ads where they say anyone can make a difference and have an example, I always used to think, 'Oh well, that's a special case' and didn't really think it was possible for just anyone to make a difference. After World AIDS Day, now I truly do believe that anyone can make a difference in the world, that they can do something to make the world a better place. Also, I realized how much effort was needed to prepare a day like World AIDS Day. When I was just a part of the audience, I didn't quite realize how hard it would be to put together a project like this.

Search the web and find out what happened in other places around the world on World AIDS day. Find something that inspires you and post it to your blog and discuss it. (Ensure that you source correctly :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTUYs0WV_eM This is a video about how in Niketown London supported World AIDS Day. They supported RED on World AIDS Day. They set up there store, and they sold red laces, and products made out of red laces. Their slogan is: Lace up. Save lives. It's a short video and it's pretty sweet so check it out :). It is a good example of how people like us can simply contribute to such a big event.