HIV/AIDS: From Alabama to Africa Part 3
by Sherri Jackson
CBS 42 News
2007-11-01 19:53:39.0
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There are 40 million people living with AIDS around the world. A virtual audio tour presented by World Vision’s traveling exhibit is designed to put a face on at least some of those people.
"We can have an impact on one person but we know we can't touch 40 million, but if we start with one then that's where change is going to come," said Jonathan Brown with World Vision.
I got my ipod shuffler and headphones and stepped into the life of 12 year old Kombo from Kenya. He lives along a highway known as the AIDS Highway. While on assignment I traveled that same highway in Nairobi.
Some of the drivers are considered a major source of the spread of HIV/AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa because of the commercial sex trade. Back in Kombo's village I see articles from his life at his grandmother's truck stop. Both his parents are dead from AIDS.
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When you tour the village, you'll see an HIV clinic and a chapel. In the shadow of the cross you see many other faces affected by AIDS, and scripture. That explains why Christians should be involved in helping those suffering because of aids.
"The church has been the sleeping giant in this. It is so clear that Jesus says in as much as you it to the least of these you do it to me," said Pastor Bill Elder of Mountaintop Community Church.
You’ll see prayers written by people who have stepped into the exhibit. You'll have an opportunity to choose a child to help. Vestavia Hills Mayor Scotty McCallum chose a child named Junior to sponsor for a year.
"So many days we don't realize that there are people out there suffering, not just in Africa but here in this city who can use our help," said McCallum.
For more information on World Vision, click here.
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