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children. Worldwide,
women make up half of
all people living with HIV.
Let the CHURCH stand up Let the CHURCH stand up Let the CHURCH stand up Let the CHURCH stand up
and be counted on this and be counted on this and be counted on this and be counted on this
important day.important day.important day.important day. Jesus
didn’t stand by while peo-
ple suffered. He got in-
volved. Today, through
His Word, He asks us to
do the same. There are
those in every community
who need to hear about
and feel the love of Jesus
in the midst of their suf-
fering. Encourage your
church to get involved!
On 1 December 20101 December 20101 December 20101 December 2010,
Worlds AIDS Day Worlds AIDS Day Worlds AIDS Day Worlds AIDS Day will be
celebrated. Why not plan Why not plan Why not plan Why not plan
ahead now to do some-ahead now to do some-ahead now to do some-ahead now to do some-
thing special in your thing special in your thing special in your thing special in your
church to celebrate this church to celebrate this church to celebrate this church to celebrate this
very important day.?very important day.?very important day.?very important day.?
World AIDS Day is impor-
tant in reminding people
that HIV/AIDS has not
gone away. There are
many things still to be
done. Many are suffering
and need compassionate
care.
This special day began on
1 December 1988 as a
time to increase aware-
ness, fight prejudice and
improve education.
There are now a total of
33 million people living
with HIV/AIDS. Two mil-
lion of them are under the
age of 15. Every day Every day Every day Every day
7,397 people contract 7,397 people contract 7,397 people contract 7,397 people contract
HIVHIVHIVHIV————----308 every hour308 every hour308 every hour308 every hour.
More than two-thirds
(67%) of all people living
with HIV, 22 million, live
in sub-Saharan Africa—
including 90 percent of
the world’s HIV-positive
A Positive Muslims’ Approach A Positive Muslims’ Approach A Positive Muslims’ Approach A Positive Muslims’ Approach totototo Stigma, HIV/AIDS Stigma, HIV/AIDS Stigma, HIV/AIDS Stigma, HIV/AIDS & & & & PLWHPLWHPLWHPLWH
The Positive Muslims’ Ap-The Positive Muslims’ Ap-The Positive Muslims’ Ap-The Positive Muslims’ Ap-
proach to stigma, HIV,AIDS proach to stigma, HIV,AIDS proach to stigma, HIV,AIDS proach to stigma, HIV,AIDS
and PLWHand PLWHand PLWHand PLWH is written by
Jeanette Westh and Fatima
Noordien. It is an article that
presents a theology of com-
passion translated into non-
judgmental support for HIV-
positive Muslims in South
Africa.
The South African organiza-
t ion Posit ive Muslims Posi t ive Muslims Posi t ive Muslims Posi t ive Muslims
(posi t ivemuslims.org.za),
based in Cape Town, resulted
from one of the founding
members’ experience of
being stigmatized. When
Faghmeda Miller discovered
her HIV+ status, she noted
that there were no support
structures for Muslims living
with HIV in South Africa.
One the contrary, stigma
surrounds infected and af-
fected persons in Muslim
communities. Since HIV is
associated with pre– and
extramarital sex and drug
usage, the widespread concep-
tion is that ‘good Muslims’ are
above contracting the virus as
they are not supposed to in-
dulge in these activities.
A survey on Asian Muslims’
opinions on HIV and AIDS, con-
ducted by the Asian Muslim
Action Network, found that ap-
proximately half of the respon-
dents viewed AIDS as God’s
vengeance on immorality. An
almost similar percentage con-
sidered AIDS a ‘disease of sin-
September 2010 Volume 1, Issue 6
Cry Africa Newsletter
1 DECEMBER 2010
Theme: Universal Access & Human
Rights
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ners’ and almost as many re-
garded people living with HIV
(PLWH) as “devoid of morality’.
Although the study focused on
South East Asia there is valid
reason to presume similar ten-
dencies in the attitudes of
many African Muslims’ atti-
tudes towards AIDS and PLWH.
The entire article can be
viewed at http://www.kit.nl/
net/KIT_Publicaties_output/
Showfile2.aspx?e=1450.
to keep one hygienically to keep one hygienically to keep one hygienically to keep one hygienically
safe. If that is the case, safe. If that is the case, safe. If that is the case, safe. If that is the case,
why not use water and why not use water and why not use water and why not use water and
bath?”bath?”bath?”bath?” said Prince Mangal-
iso, head of King Mswati’s
advisory council, called the
Liqoqo. Prince Mangaliso is
Swaz i land’s h ighes t -
ranking traditional author-
ity.
The prince blamed “profit-
hungry drug and condom
makers” for misleading the
public about the extent of
the AIDS epidemic in his
country. In addition, he
stated that he would not
take an HIV test because
he was not scared of HIV.
With 42 percent of its sexu-
ally active adults HIV posi-
tive, Swaziland was failing
to change attitudes and
sexual behaviour that lead
to AIDS, said public health
officials who expressed
dismay at Mangaliso’s re-
marks. Siphiwe Hlope,
head of Swaziland Positive
Living, a support group for
HIV-positive women, said,
“The statistics about AIDS
in Swaziland speak for
themselves. We must take
the disease seriously.”
This is just another exam-
ple where government
leaders are giving confus-
ing signals. Let the Church Let the Church Let the Church Let the Church
speak with a loud, clear speak with a loud, clear speak with a loud, clear speak with a loud, clear
voice! We are here and we voice! We are here and we voice! We are here and we voice! We are here and we
care! care! care! care!
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Swazi AIDS epidemic is exaggerated by drug companies, says royal leader
TB and AIDS Go “Hand in Hand” So what are the dangers of
the TB-HIV combination:
1. A HIV positive patient
with a deficient immune
system is 10 times more
likely to develop TB or have
their old TB infection reacti-
vated.
2. The mortality rate
(death) from TB is as much
as four times higher in peo-
ple who are HIV+.
3. TB can shorten the time
it takes for HIV to become
final-phase AIDS and it can
worsen the condition of
someone suffering from
AIDS
4. TB can diminish the
number of CD4 cells in the
body while, at the same
time, increasing the HI viral
load.
5. There is a higher chance
of TB treatment failure if
someone is infected with
the HI virus..
Although treatment is
somewhat unpleasant (1st
course is 6 months, 2nd
course is 8 months), it is
important that patients fol-
low through with medica-
tions all the way to the end
of their course treatment. If
they don’t, they are likely to
contribute to multi drug re-multi drug re-multi drug re-multi drug re-
sistant TB (MDR TB)sistant TB (MDR TB)sistant TB (MDR TB)sistant TB (MDR TB) and
extremely drug resistant TB extremely drug resistant TB extremely drug resistant TB extremely drug resistant TB
(XDR(XDR(XDR(XDR----TB). TB). TB). TB). XDR TB is resis-
tant to almost all drugs avail-
able and can require up to
22 months hospitalization
along with some very expen-
sive medicines.
So encourage testing for
early treatment and cure!
Tuberculosis and HIV go hand-
in-hand in Africa. It is esti-
mated that 50% or more of the 50% or more of the 50% or more of the 50% or more of the
HIV positive people in Africa are HIV positive people in Africa are HIV positive people in Africa are HIV positive people in Africa are
cocococo----infected with TB. infected with TB. infected with TB. infected with TB. In sub-
Saharan Africa, where the
greatest impact has been felt,
those statistics are closer to
70%. In fact, TB is TB is TB is TB is the most the most the most the most
common cause of death in AIDs common cause of death in AIDs common cause of death in AIDs common cause of death in AIDs
patients. patients. patients. patients. What most people
don’t understand is that about
a third of the world’s population
carry latent (non-active)
tuberculosis infection.
Researchers are deeply con-
cerned about
the high inci-
dence of TB in
HIV-positive
people in Af-
rica. In one In one In one In one
community in community in community in community in
South Africa South Africa South Africa South Africa
(Hlabisa in (Hlabisa in (Hlabisa in (Hlabisa in
Kwazulu Natal) Kwazulu Natal) Kwazulu Natal) Kwazulu Natal)
the percentage the percentage the percentage the percentage
of adults with of adults with of adults with of adults with
TB increased TB increased TB increased TB increased
from 8.7% in from 8.7% in from 8.7% in from 8.7% in
1991 to 70% in 1997.1991 to 70% in 1997.1991 to 70% in 1997.1991 to 70% in 1997. Most of
these TB patients were co-
infected with HIV.
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Cry Africa Newsletter
A microscopic view of the TB germ
A picture of a lung that has been
damaged by long-term tuberculo-
sis.
In a recent newspaper
article written by James
Hall (Cape Times, 18
August 2010), a senior
royal leader dismissed royal leader dismissed royal leader dismissed royal leader dismissed
the severity of the AIDS the severity of the AIDS the severity of the AIDS the severity of the AIDS
epidemic in Swaziland—
the country with the
world’s highest HIV
prevalence rate—and
ridiculed programmes
that promote circumci-
sion and condom usage
as ways to combat AIDS.
“Circumcision only helps “Circumcision only helps “Circumcision only helps “Circumcision only helps
In August of this year,
AGWM missionary Brenda
Strysko trained home-
based caregivers in the
rural village of Ntalale Zim-
babwe. Brenda relates
that it was rough going...no
water, no electricity and
sleeping in a room at the
local clinic, but there are
now 36 caregivers to lend
a compassionate hand to
those suffering in this re-
gion of rural Zimbabwe.
Also in-
volved in
the teach-
ing were
the Dis-
trict
Nurse,
Mrs.
Moyo,
and a
local pas-
tor, Pas-
tor Nyathi. Pastor
Nyathi effectively ad-
dressed sexual abuse and
domestic violence using
the story of Tamar and
Amnon in II Samuel 13.
His lessons were provided
through a new contextual-a new contextual-a new contextual-a new contextual-
ized Bible study on the ized Bible study on the ized Bible study on the ized Bible study on the
topic of gender based vio-topic of gender based vio-topic of gender based vio-topic of gender based vio-
lence. lence. lence. lence. The materials are materials are materials are materials are
available for free available for free available for free available for free (internet
download) at the following
website: www.ukzn.ac.za/
sorat/ujamaa/
default.htm . Look under
“Resources” and then
“Tamar Campaign”.
CHECK IT OUT!CHECK IT OUT!CHECK IT OUT!CHECK IT OUT!
HomeHomeHomeHome----based Care Training in Ntalalebased Care Training in Ntalalebased Care Training in Ntalalebased Care Training in Ntalale
Book Highlight: Book Highlight: Book Highlight: Book Highlight: Called to Care Series gious leaders living gious leaders living gious leaders living gious leaders living
with or personally af-with or personally af-with or personally af-with or personally af-
fected by HIV/AIDS.fected by HIV/AIDS.fected by HIV/AIDS.fected by HIV/AIDS.
2.2.2.2. Making It Happen: A Making It Happen: A Making It Happen: A Making It Happen: A
guide to help your con-guide to help your con-guide to help your con-guide to help your con-
gregation do HIV/AIDS gregation do HIV/AIDS gregation do HIV/AIDS gregation do HIV/AIDS
work.work.work.work.
3.3.3.3. Time to Talk: A guide to Time to Talk: A guide to Time to Talk: A guide to Time to Talk: A guide to
family life in the age of family life in the age of family life in the age of family life in the age of
AIDSAIDSAIDSAIDS
4.4.4.4. Pastor Action on HIV Pastor Action on HIV Pastor Action on HIV Pastor Action on HIV
and AIDSand AIDSand AIDSand AIDS
5.5.5.5. Community Action on Community Action on Community Action on Community Action on
HIV and AIDSHIV and AIDSHIV and AIDSHIV and AIDS
6.6.6.6. The Child Within: Con-The Child Within: Con-The Child Within: Con-The Child Within: Con-
necting with children necting with children necting with children necting with children
who have experienced who have experienced who have experienced who have experienced
grief and lossgrief and lossgrief and lossgrief and loss
7.7.7.7. Call to Me: How the Call to Me: How the Call to Me: How the Call to Me: How the
Bible speaks in the age Bible speaks in the age Bible speaks in the age Bible speaks in the age
of AIDS.of AIDS.of AIDS.of AIDS.
These books are well written
and filled with creative ideas
that will motivate your church
and community to take action.
In this article I’d like to take a In this article I’d like to take a In this article I’d like to take a In this article I’d like to take a
look at Volume 1 and Volume look at Volume 1 and Volume look at Volume 1 and Volume look at Volume 1 and Volume
2 (pictured). 2 (pictured). 2 (pictured). 2 (pictured).
Volume 1 Volume 1 Volume 1 Volume 1 (Positive Voices) is
a wonderful compilation of 14 compilation of 14 compilation of 14 compilation of 14
personal testimoniespersonal testimoniespersonal testimoniespersonal testimonies from
Africans (12 Christian and two (12 Christian and two (12 Christian and two (12 Christian and two
Muslims)Muslims)Muslims)Muslims) who are either living
with HIV or are personally af-
fected by HIV/AIDS. Eleven of
the people in the book tell
their stories and are them-
selves HIV positive. The other
three have been tested and
found to be HIV-negative, but
their lives have been pro-
foundly affected by caring for a
close relative, friend or col-
league who has died of AIDS-
related illnesses.
This book gives ideas for using
these stories in a small group
to get people discussing AIDS
in a constructive way.
Volume 2 Volume 2 Volume 2 Volume 2 (Making It Happen)
is a veritable treasure trove of
ideas to help you get your
church or community group
motivated and involved in
helping those in their commu-
nity with HIV/AIDS. It has five
chapters which have various
topics such as planning, deci-
sion-making, putting it on pa-
per, keeping up the momen-
tum and frequently asked
questions. It even shares a
Sometimes in my travels across
Africa I run across a “tool” that
would be of wonderful help to
those working with HIV/AIDS on
the continent . The ‘Called to
Care’ Series, which is published
by Strategies for HopeStrategies for HopeStrategies for HopeStrategies for Hope, is one of
those tools. This is a series of 7
books which examines all of the
various aspects of HIV/AIDS in
Africa. The books offer guid-
ance and ideas for ministry
that the pastor and/or church
can do in their desire to minis-
ter to AIDS victims in their own
communities. The books have
various titles including :
1.1.1.1. Positive Voices: Reli-Positive Voices: Reli-Positive Voices: Reli-Positive Voices: Reli- Page 3
Volume 1, Issue 6
A picture of the 36 people 36 people 36 people 36 people who comprised the HBC graduating class in Ntalale, Zimbabwe. Every graduate receives their own “bucket” of care
supplies to begin their ministry. This is the Zim-babwe ‘church in action’ in the time of AIDS!
Compassion ministry at workCompassion ministry at workCompassion ministry at workCompassion ministry at work.
sample workshop and has a
section on additional resources.
If you would like to order these
y o u c a n v i s i t
www.stratshope.org or you can
contact the Christian Literature Christian Literature Christian Literature Christian Literature
Fund Fund Fund Fund i n Sou th A f r i c a
(info@clf.co.za) and order each
book for R39.50 (+/- $5.75).
For those of you in French For those of you in French For those of you in French For those of you in French
speaking countries, these books speaking countries, these books speaking countries, these books speaking countries, these books
are available in French...are available in French...are available in French...are available in French...but only but only but only but only
through the Strategies for Hope through the Strategies for Hope through the Strategies for Hope through the Strategies for Hope
website. website. website. website. Next newsletter we’ll
look at Volumes 3-4.—Emily
Johns
Brenda Strysko (AGWM), District Nurse Mrs. Moyo,
and Pastor Nyathi involved in training at Ntalale.
We will be on the web in December
2010!
http://www.cryafricanetwork.org
out sessions for each of the out sessions for each of the out sessions for each of the out sessions for each of the
five ministries. five ministries. five ministries. five ministries. These break-
out sessions will allow you to
ask questions and get ac-
quainted with those who are
directly involved in the facili-
tation of those ministries.
Check out the details of this
event today. Registration is Registration is Registration is Registration is
limited and can be done onlimited and can be done onlimited and can be done onlimited and can be done on----
line through line through line through line through
www.TheLongAfricanDay.comwww.TheLongAfricanDay.comwww.TheLongAfricanDay.comwww.TheLongAfricanDay.com
Hoping to see some of you Hoping to see some of you Hoping to see some of you Hoping to see some of you
there!there!there!there!
sonal.” If you are a pastor,
this event would be an ex-
cellent opportunity to ex-
pose your Missions Commit-
tee members to ministries
in Africa.
Five of the major African Five of the major African Five of the major African Five of the major African
ministries will be high-ministries will be high-ministries will be high-ministries will be high-
lighted during this event lighted during this event lighted during this event lighted during this event
including Africa Tabernacle
Evangelism, Africa’s Chil-
dren, Africa’s Hope, Africa
Oasis Project and Cry Africa.
In addition to the main
event, there will be break-break-break-break-
Your Cry Africa ContinentYour Cry Africa ContinentYour Cry Africa ContinentYour Cry Africa Continent----Based TeamBased TeamBased TeamBased Team: (l-r, back row) Kwame Wumbee Kwame Wumbee Kwame Wumbee Kwame Wumbee (Ghana),
Stan DrewStan DrewStan DrewStan Drew, (Swaziland), Elaine Caswell Elaine Caswell Elaine Caswell Elaine Caswell (Mali), Brenda Strysko Brenda Strysko Brenda Strysko Brenda Strysko (Zimbabwe) ,
Emily Johns Emily Johns Emily Johns Emily Johns (Team Leader): (l-r, front row) Suzanne Hurst Suzanne Hurst Suzanne Hurst Suzanne Hurst (DRC) , Rhonda Allen Rhonda Allen Rhonda Allen Rhonda Allen
(Malawi), Aaron Santmyire Aaron Santmyire Aaron Santmyire Aaron Santmyire (Madagascar) and Don Tucker Don Tucker Don Tucker Don Tucker (USA). Absent: Larry Larry Larry Larry
Allen Allen Allen Allen (Malawi)
Will you give Africa one Will you give Africa one Will you give Africa one Will you give Africa one
day to change your life? day to change your life? day to change your life? day to change your life?
On 28 March 2010, the re-
gional Africa office of the
Assemblies of God USA will
be presenting a one day a one day a one day a one day
eventeventeventevent entitled “The Long
African Day” at the Grand
Hyatt Hotel (Dallas/Ft. Worth
Int’l. Airport).
This is a special event for This is a special event for This is a special event for This is a special event for
pastors and those interested pastors and those interested pastors and those interested pastors and those interested
in African missions. in African missions. in African missions. in African missions. In one
day, they will experience
Africa “up close and per-
THE LONG THE LONG THE LONG THE LONG
AFRICAN DAYAFRICAN DAYAFRICAN DAYAFRICAN DAY
DateDateDateDate: 28 March 2011: 28 March 2011: 28 March 2011: 28 March 2011
Place: Place: Place: Place: Grand Hyatt Hotel, Dal-Grand Hyatt Hotel, Dal-Grand Hyatt Hotel, Dal-Grand Hyatt Hotel, Dal-
las/Ft. Worth International las/Ft. Worth International las/Ft. Worth International las/Ft. Worth International
AirportAirportAirportAirport
Cost: Cost: Cost: Cost: $25.00 Registration fee $25.00 Registration fee $25.00 Registration fee $25.00 Registration fee
plus housingplus housingplus housingplus housing
Website for Event Registration Website for Event Registration Website for Event Registration Website for Event Registration
and Hotel Reservations:and Hotel Reservations:and Hotel Reservations:and Hotel Reservations:
www.TheLongAfricanDay.comwww.TheLongAfricanDay.comwww.TheLongAfricanDay.comwww.TheLongAfricanDay.com
Contact Details:Contact Details:Contact Details:Contact Details:
Dr. Emily Johns, Team Leader
PO Box 11066
Bloubergrant 7443
South Africa
Phone: 079 481 6925 or 021-558-9514
E-mail: CryAfricaNetwork@gmail.com
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