7th Annual China AIDS Walk : Beijing

Sunshine and blue skies supplied an amazing day for a steep hike on the Great Wall of China! The 7th annual China AIDS Walk took place on September 15th, 2018, where several hundred people attended to raise money and public awareness about HIV/AIDS, as well as to eliminate stigma and discrimination. Douglas White, Director of Business Development and Social Media for Gay Games Hong Kong 2022 was in attendance saying ‘It is a joy to be even a small part of their great effort.”  

Although medical treatment is paid free of charge by the government, stigma limits social progress. Attendees band together to hike the Great Wall and learn about the vital work that LGBT+ organizations are doing across China to educate and advocate for people with HIV/AIDS.  With a population of 1.4 billion, this is no small task!

 

The goals of the 2018 China AIDS Walk included:

• Reaching out to 2,000 people and sharing with them the updated information on the prevention, treatment and care of HIV/AIDS in China.
• Raising CNY 700,000 for the operation of the project and organizing various activities for the community, including advocacy & public education, small grants and HAILS training, and to support community-led HIV/AIDS initiatives throughout China.
• To motivate at least 200 people to join together to create a memorable and meaningful Great Wall day-hike!

Why do we care about HIV/AIDS and our community?

AIDS has become a controllable, preventable and manageable chronic disease, while HIV can be effectively suppressed in the body. What's more, research on HIV cure and vaccine has shown promising results.

Unfortunately misunderstanding and discrimination is still very prevalent in the Chinese community. People living with HIV experience difficulties every day-- especially when they try to see a doctor, apply for a job, or go to school. These difficulties not only damage the physical and mental health of people living with HIV, but also jeopardize the prevention, treatment and care of HIV/AIDS.

We must work together to raise HIV/AIDS awareness and fight to eliminate social stigma and discrimination in our local communities!

About us:

Hong Kong is the first Asian city to host the Gay Games, the world’s biggest international sporting and cultural event for all, in 2022. Gay Games Hong Kong 2022 will be an empowering experience for LGBT+ athletes and supporters from across Asia, in addition to welcoming visitors from around the world, to participate in a variety of sporting and cultural events.

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