Spread Trees, Not AIDS is new campaign within LetsStopAIDS which combines educational and advocacy issues relating to two of the world\'s most pressing issues.

1. South Africa 2008: Spread Trees, Not AIDS
Growing a Healthy & Sustainable Future in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

2. Dear Supporter,
Every day 6300 people in Africa die from AIDS. In order to help prevent this LetsStopAIDS is launching a new program: Spread Trees, Not
AIDS. This new campaign is bringing together two critical issues: HIV and AIDS health education and reforestation. The marriage of these two
issues may seem unusual but in reality are a natural fit. Health and the environment are cyclically linked to poverty, both as cause and effect.
LetsStopAIDS aims to educate the youth of HIV affects regions and work in partnership with established environmental organization to
combat environmental degradation. Health and the Environment cripple work forces, sapping resources and removing power from the people
affected. People are looking at the ongoing HIV and AIDS epidemic and demanding action. This is it.
We plan to build upon our successful mission in 2006 by improving our existing reach and results in South Africa through our Spread Trees,
Not AIDS project. As a three-year initiative the goal of the Spread Trees, Not AIDS is to help grow a healthy and sustainable future in South
Africa and specifically in the province of Kwazulu Natal.
Spread Trees, Not AIDS allows for the healing of the planet to be linked to the healing of the people.
Sincerely,
Shamin Mohamed Jr. Yue-Kiu Chan (Nathaniel)
Founder | President Vice President | International
“All it takes is one action to make one dream a reality”
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3. About the Campaign provide treatment and support to those infected or affected by the
disease and encourage youth to become involved with the cause.
Spread Trees, Not AIDS is a new program within LetsStopAIDS. Not only do we strive to improve youths’ lives in terms of their
The aim of this project will be twofold. The Spread Trees, Not health but we also aim to give them the opportunity to live a full
AIDS program strives to address two of the most urgent global childhood; affording them a chance to express their creativity and
challenges our generation in a region of the world where both demonstrate their knowledge and ideas.
issues are of extreme prevalence and severity. These are the
disastrous problems of deforestation and HIV. South Africa The means by which LetsStopAIDS believes is the most effective
continues to be synonymous with the HIV pandemic. in realizing the above goals has been to travel to underdeveloped
countries to create awareness of the current HIV and AIDS
The LetsStopAIDS program aims to enhance the lives of children situation through workshops and media coverage. We improve the
and youth by providing them with the opportunity to engage lives of children and youth through the distribution of nutritional
actively in sporting and arts activities, giving HIV and AIDS educa- supplements, food, and educational materials, sporting equipment
tion and providing them with counseling to develop confidence and and by providing social service support. At LetsStopAIDS we
leadership skills. On this mission we will incorporate community realize that the potential to make a difference in the current HIV
tree planting as a secondary objective of our work overseas to help crisis extends beyond our work in low-income countries. For this
the country of South Africa achieve goal of its national greening reason, we ensure that our international projects also contribute
program. to the wellbeing of citizens of North America and other countries
throughout the world. Our positive impact is created through
The initial preliminary research and in-country logistics prepara- numerous different ways, such as sharing the experiences of the
tion for this campaign will commence in July 2008. international projects with children and youth in local schools and
by continuing to create awareness among youth of all ages.
“All it takes is one action to make one dream a reality”
About Us
LetsStopAIDS is a registered Canadian charitable organization
that aims to educate children and youth about HIV and AIDS,
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4. Spread Trees, Not AIDS Objectives:
• Emphasize the role of sports and the arts as powerful tools for
• Facilitate positive environments of open dialogue on the issues of self-expression and interpersonal collaboration
HIV/AIDS and environmental degradation
• Integrate fun and energy while engaging youth in education!
• Help others appreciate how the notions of ‘normal’ and ‘accept-
able’ are culturally and socially constructed concepts that can
vary based on context
• Raise awareness of HIV/AIDS, and environmental related issues
(including the interplay between them) among both Canadian and
international youth
• Encourage personalized and innovative approaches to sharing
ideas and experiences within youth peer groups and communities
• Empower youth to create positive change for themselves and
their greater communities
• Foster leadership skills development: communication, teamwork,
problem-solving, creativity, the appreciation of diversity and action
• Instill a sense of connectedness
- Globally: not ‘us’ and ‘them’, but ‘we’
- Environment: external (trees) and internal
(health promotion)
- Overall health: personal health and community health
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5. Looking Back LSA’s mission to South Africa has also allowed us to bring our
story back to local schools, thereby enabling us to continue to
The main objective of South Africa 2006 was to develop aware- create awareness among youth of all ages. We have since spoken
ness among children and youth aged 3 to 21 about the situation of to Canadians through televised specials, radio broadcasting, and
the HIV and AIDS crisis. at local schools about our personal stories, differences in lifestyle,
and the culture shock when we were in South Africa. We have
During out time in South Africa, we were able to impact the lives also maintained the strong relationships we have established with
of over 350 youth, allowing each to live their lives to the fullest by: South African organizations, allowing us to continue to help the
communities there.
• Educating others about HIV and AIDS to eliminate myths, rein-
force facts, and clarify local rumours
• Providing over 200 children with necessary sporting equipment
and art supplies such as pencil crayons, sharpeners, and note-
books
• Distributing 500 condoms throughout the country with instruc-
tions explaining proper procedures for use
• Supplying over 19,000 tablets of herbal nutritional supplements
• Befriending children and youth and providing encouragement and
moral support
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6. Sponsorship Pyramid
Silver CAIDSHP CAIDSHP
Platinum Gold CAIDSHP
CAIDSHP Supporter:
CAIDSHP
Mission Sponsor:
Silver Sponsor:
Mission Sponsor:
Platinum Mission Sponsor:
Gold Friend:
CAIDSHP
$500-$999
Supporter:
$5,000-$9,999
Mission Sponsor: $1,000-$4,999
Sponsor:
$20,000+
Mission Sponsor: $10,000-$19,999
Mission Sponsor: $100-$499
Friend:
Benefits
$500-$999
$5,000-$9,999 $1,000-$4,999
$20,000+ $10,000-$19,999 $100-$499
Benefits
Press Conferences
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Press Conferences * includes
Company logo/supporter
* media photo
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includes
name verbally recognized at
Company logo/supporter
opportunities
media photo
mission press conferences at
name verbally recognized
opportunities
mission press conferences
Media Backdrop
Media Backdrop
Company logo/supporter
 
name displayed in backdrop
Company logo/supporter
 
of all media conferences
name displayed in backdrop
of all media conferences
Apparel
Apparel
Company logo/supporter name
  
displayed logo/supporter name
Company on the backside of
  
all CAIDSHP committee member
displayed on the backside of
sweaters, t-shirts, and hats
all CAIDSHP committee member
sweaters, t-shirts, and hats
Promotion
Promotion
Company logo/supporter name
   
on all posters regarding the
Company logo/supporter name
   
mission and on letters to
on all posters regarding the
sponsorsand on letters to
mission and volunteers
sponsors and volunteers
Website
     
Website
Company logo/supporter
     
name displayed on
Company logo/supporter
CAIDSHP website on
name displayed
CAIDSHP website
Funds Nutritional supplements, Sporting equipment, Assistance for
Funds all subsequent Airflight for 4 people Local transportation
Funds condoms for over 100
Nutritional supplements, arts supplies for over programs at local
Sporting equipment, Assistance for
items
Funds all subsequent Airflight for 4 people Local transportation
families for 1over 100
condoms for month 100 youth schools and local
arts supplies for over programs at
items
orphanages
families for 1 month 100 youth schools and
orphanages
For more information, please contact us by e-mail at: info@LetsStopAIDS.org
info@LetsStopAIDS.org Or call us at: 416-231-2333
For more information, please contact us by e-mail at: info@LetsStopAIDS.org Or call us at: 416-231-2333
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7. A Special Thanks
Media Sponsors
To our international supporters
Platinum Gold
Silver
Mr. Paul & Mrs. Mary Goh
Mr. Bob & Mary Simon
In-Kind Lead Supporters
Partners Debbie Yuen (www.digitalyuen.com)
Visionic Arts (www.visionicarts.com)
The Idea Workshop University of Toronto – New College
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8. LetsStopAIDS | ArrêtonsLeSIDA
17 Henrietta Street
Toronto, Ontario
M6N 1S4
Email: info@LetsStopAIDS.org
Phone: 416-231-2333 Toll free: 1-866-530-AIDS (2437)
LetsStopAIDS (Children’s AIDS Health Program) is a registered Canadian charity.
Canadian Charitable No. 86145 2639 RR0001
Designed in-kind by Debbie Yuen.