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Host a World AIDS Day display

World AIDS Day: December 1

The concept of a World AIDS Day originated at the 1988 World Summit of Ministers of Health on Programmes for AIDS Prevention as a means to draw attention to the relatively new epidemic. The idea has since been taken up by governments, international organizations and charities around the world, who create events that together serve as an annual international reminder that we must all work together to bring an end to the AIDS epidemic.

From its inception until 2004, UNAIDS spearheaded the World AIDS Day campaign, choosing annual themes in consultation with other global health organizations. In 2005 this responsibility was turned over to World AIDS Campaign, who chose Stop AIDS: Keep the Promise as the over-arching theme for World AIDS Day observances through 2010, with the option to choose specific tag lines annually.

World AIDS Day & The Quilt

Every year, The NAMES Project mobilizes a display campaign for World AIDS Day that promotes and facilitates displays of The AIDS Memorial Quilt throughout the nation on December 1st.

It is important to know that you yourself have the opportunity to spearhead a display of 1 to 20 sections* of the Quilt! You can bring The Quilt to your own community by working through any incorporated organization, including:

  • non-profit organizations
  • local government
  • for-profit businesses
  • educational institutions
  • faith-based organizations

Displays of The Quilt offer a great opportunity for local AIDS Service Organizations (A.S.O.s) or state or county health departments to promote the message of HIV infection-prevention, and at many displays donations are accepted- all of which come back to a local A.S.O. in your community!

Remember- Quilt displays must be held indoors in a secure environment with a ceiling at least 12 feet high.

Requesting Specific Panels or Themes

You have the ability to request sections of the Quilt that you may find appropriate and meaningful to your organization or community- blocks that represent your region, a major employer or educational institution nearby, etc. Block requests are honored on a first-come first-serve basis though, so we encourage you to send in your application with any special requests as soon as possible.

Appropriate, relevant sections will always be shipped, although we may be unable to meet specific requests due to prior reservations or other scheduling factors (so get that application in early!).

Important Dates for 2008 World AIDS Day Displays:

Friday, October 24, 2008

Applications are due on this date to host World AIDS Day Season Displays of the AIDS Memorial Quilt. Note that display applications for the 2008 World AIDS Day period received after this date are subject to late fees.
Please remember that sections of The AIDS Memorial Quilt are available year round and you can begin planning now to host a display in your community any time in 2008. To begin the process, go ahead and complete a Quilt display application on this web site.
November 19 - December 31, 2008
World AIDS Day Season.
All displays of sections of The AIDS Memorial Quilt occurring between these dates are considered by the Foundation to be World AIDS Day Displays.

Getting Started

The first step in hosting a display of The AIDS Memorial Quilt is always the display application, and filling it out is easier than you think! Download an application today, and host a display of The AIDS Memorial Quilt in your community this World AIDS Day!
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* Displays of more than 20 blocks are welcomed but do carry more strenuous logistics requirements. If you wish to host a display of more than 20 blocks, please call us today.

Page updated 4/12/07

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