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Online training for church leaders in Zimbabwe is helping them find creative, positive theologies to navigate the many challenging facets of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ein am Welt-AIDS-Tag veröffentlichter Podcast des Ökumenischen Rates der Kirchen (ÖRK) erforscht die Auswirkungen der Coronavirus-Pandemie auf Menschen, die mit HIV leben, sowie die Konsequenzen von COVID-19 für die Bemühungen, neuen HIV-Infektionen vorzubeugen.

A World Council of Churches (WCC) podcast released on World AIDS Day explores the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on people living with HIV, as well as COVID-19’s impact on efforts to prevent new HIV infections.

The World Council of Churches (WCC) will host an online prayer service on World AIDS Day, observed this year on 1 December.

The World Council of Churches (WCC) is mourning the passing away of Hendrew Lusey-Gekawaku on 13 October 2020. He was a registered nurse, public health practitioner and ecumenist who contributed enormously to ecumenical and interfaith HIV and AIDS responses.

The Thursdays in Black campaign for a world free from rape and violence has been intensified in Namibia, bringing awareness of the heightened risk of violence against women and children during the COVID-19 lockdown.

How does one discern the will of God in a time of crisis and danger? Such is the question posed by Pauline Wanjiru Njiru in her new reflection on the Prophet Jeremiah’s counsel to exiles in Babylon.

Stories from Uganda are underscoring the resilience and hope that churches and education can bring in the face of stigma. Programmes developed by the World Council of Churches Ecumenical HIV and AIDS Initiatives and Advocacy have helped people eliminate stigma associated with HIV and AIDS by providing accurate information; safe spaces in which to share; and a faith-based, science-backed approach to health and healing.

Mit einer feierlichen Zeremonie wurde das Engagement junger Uganderinnen und Ugander gewürdigt, die im Bereich Gesundheit und Heilung wahre „Botschafterinnen und Botschafter des Wandels“ seien. Pastorin Pauline Njiru, Regionalkoordinatorin für Ostafrika des Programms „Ökumenische HIV- und AIDS-Initiativen und Advocacy (EHAIA)“ des Ökumenischen Rates der Kirche betonte im Rahmen dieser Zeremonie, dass junge Menschen in vielen lokalen Gemeinschaften neuen Schwung in das Engagement für Gerechtigkeit bringen würden.

During a ceremony recognizing how young people in Uganda are true “agents of change” in health and healing, Rev. Pauline Njiru, eastern Africa regional coordinator for the World Council of Churches Ecumenical HIV & AIDS Initiatives and Advocacy programme, said young people are bringing a fresh drive for justice in many local communities.

During a workshop on 29 June-1 July, Pastor Maxwell Kapachawo summed up the inspiration driving the group: “This training has come at the right time! We are facing the challenge of people on antiretroviral therapy defaulting on their medication due to faith healing claims.”

Ayoko Bahun-Wilson is regional coordinator for West Africa for the World Council of Churches (WCC) Ecumenical HIV and AIDS Initiatives and Advocacy programme. She hosted a weekly radio show for churches in Benin called “Zero Rape, Zero Violence.” The show was offered in collaboration by the WCC, Deborah Network, INACES and Hosannah Radio.

Below, Bahun-Wilson reflects on how the radio show, offered every Wednesday for three months, has heightened awareness—but there are many challenges that remain.

The World Council of Churches (WCC) Ecumenical HIV and AIDS Initiatives and Advocacy International Reference Group and the WCC Ecumenical Advocacy Alliance HIV Strategy Group conducted their annual meeting via a series of online video conferences from 25-29 May.

Hillary Nuwamanya, 24, kam HIV-positiv zur Welt und hat sich dazu entschieden, sein Leben so zu leben, dass er ein Beispiel für andere Menschen in ihrem Kampf für mehr Hoffnung sein kann.

Ein wichtiger Teil der Ökumenischen HIV- und AIDS-Initiativen und Advocacy des Ökumenischen Rates der Kirchen besteht darin, dass Menschen wie der aus Uganda stammende Hillary andere darin unterrichtet, wie sie ihre Gemeinschaften nach den Grundsätzen der Geschlechtergleichheit, der Gendergerechtigkeit und mit Null Toleranz für sexualisierte und geschlechtsspezifische Gewalt leiten können. Hillary nimmt ebenfalls oft an generationsübergreifenden Workshops über HIV und Gendergerechtigkeit teil oder moderiert sie.

Hillary Nuwamanya, 24, was born HIV-positive, and has chosen to live his life setting an example for other young people who are struggling to find hope.

As an important part of the World Council of Churches Ecumenical HIV and AIDS Initiatives and Advocacy programme, the Ugandan has trained people in how to lead their communities in gender equality, gender justice and zero tolerance for sexual and gender-based violence. He often participates in or facilitates intergenerational workshops on HIV and gender justice.