World AIDS Day - the 20th Anniversary

Today, December 1st, is World AIDS Day, and this year marks its 20th anniversary. The theme, this year, is Deliver, Empower, and Lead. Here is a list of resources to find out how you can help with this, still, devastating global disease.

• UNAIDS is the place to start. Read about the history of World AIDS Day, what progress we've made on this disease, and what still needs to be done.

• The USA TODAY Faith & Reason blog offers links to news stories and discussions of important questions about AIDS and the battle to contain it.

• The HIV/Aids Awareness Days web page at the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services provides facts, resources, and a list of other HIV awareness days throughout the year.

• The World Aids Day Campaign site provides promotional materials, links to campaigns around the world, and a calendar of events. You can also download posters, postcards, and other campaign materials.

• Not sure which AIDS charity to support? Charity Navigator, an organization that rates charities, is featuring a list of AIDS charities that rank highly on its metrics. See the upper right hand corner of the homepage.