Condoms For Africa
this is a good subject
kailin coombes, 15 June 2010 08:57
y africa yu spazz
Sara, 10 June 2010 11:47
ABOUT
Condoms For Africa
Troy Kennedy
In Sub-Saharan Africa someone dies from AIDS every 16 seconds.
My campaign
AIDS is a serious problem. In Sub-Saharan Africa someone dies from it every 16 seconds. Getting condoms to Africa is one of the simplest ways of tackling this issue. For my campaign, I want every company and organisation that distributes products to Africa to take condoms along with them. This huge scale distribution could help reduce infection rates and save lives.
My Campaign highlights
-Going to a public speaking workshop with Jack Morton Worldwide
- Speaking about my campaign at a Channel 4 Battlefront event
- Going to Cola Life event and meeting Simon Berry
- Getting so much positive feedback for my campaign from YOU
- Getting the support of Raef from The Apprentice
- Meeting and sharing ideas with fantastic campaigning group, Cola Life
- Planning a big awareness-raising stunt for the campaign
- Interviewed by the Evening Standard
How can you help?
- Support my campaign by adding a comment – here or on my Bebo page
- Do you know a company that takes goods or services to Africa?
YOUR COMMENTS
AROUND THE WEB
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SHINE UNCONFERENCE 2009, bebo-posts
"Hi guys, This is a quick blog to mention my attendance at the Shine 2009 UnConference which will be tomorrow, I and my fellow campaigner Tom Robbins (Random Acts of Kindness) will be speaking at Shine at 2:30pm. We'll be sharing our experie..." Bebo14 May 2009 -
MOLTON HOUSE: LONDON CLUB, bebo-posts
"Hi everyone, Unfortunately, we've had to postpone the event we were throwing at the Roof Gardens for a date later in June. But this could be a blessing in the disguise as we now have more time to make it as good as it can possibly be. A cou..." Bebo08 May 2009 -
THE KENSINGTON ROOF GARDENS, bebo-posts
"Hi all, Thought of letting you guys know how everything is progressing on the event. We decided on having a nice, little soiree in Kensington- which is a really nice part of London. We've been lucky enough to secure an amazing venue. The Ke..." Bebo24 April 2009 -
STUNT FORMULATED JUST IN TIME FOR EASTER, bebo-posts
"Hopefully everyone has had a great Easter Sunday or at least a restful break for those to don't celebrate Easter. This is a quick message to say we finally got a stunt strategy in place. Now it;s time to beg, borrow and beg some more to get..." Bebo12 April 2009 -
BATTLEFRONT MONDAY, bebo-posts
"Hey guys, Sorry I am so late /slow, I've been ridiculously busy for the last couple of weeks and whenever I had some spare, updating my blog kept slipping my mind. Sorry. Anywho, on the 30th I had a great time at a special day hosted Battle..." Bebo11 April 2009
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Thanks everyone for the comments! I do appreciate them. To Ricky: that's not the spirit is it? If other people or countries for that matter are in a position to help others they should, surely? To Barry: Thanks for your kind words and neat idea, I'd like to get in contact with you, but I can't get your email address (privacy policy), email me at condomsforafrica@gmail.com To James: Sorry for the SLOW reply, thanks for the question, though. The Pope unfortunately made those comments, but quickly rescinded of diluted them the next day, if I remember correctly. Many scientific health organisations have said the condom is the most effective way to stop the spread of Aids. The church believes people should stop having sex and stay monogamous, which I'd support, but the fact of the matter is people religious or not are going to have sex, we have to make sure they do it safely. To Jo: our event was postponed it;ll definitely be on in June: stay tuned peeps!
Troy, 14 May 2009 11:18
Explain to me why this Country should help a Country that cant even help itself!? I am sorry but it may be harsh but this Country has its own problems and it should be down to us to sort out another Country! we are not a Charity!
RIcky, 13 May 2009 11:46
Hi Troy. Just wanted to share an idea about how internet providers could be used to get condoms to people in cities across Africa (sorry, this one does exclude rural areas). I have spent a lot of time working in Holland. A couple of years ago, every bar I went into seemed to be displaying racks of postcards with a sealed condom glued to it and a headline "The best anti-virus known to man". Obviously, this advertising campaign was to promote anti-virus software ... but what if we could get the owners of internet cafes etc to push a similar campaign? They could plug their own product but provide a humanitarian message at the same time. Having observed Dutch youngsters pull off the condoms en masse (who said the Dutch aren't optimists?) and discard the postcards, I would suggest a one-postcard per visit to the internet cafe. I could go on but if you're interested at all, please do e-mail me (I won't be offended if you don't). I work with the UK charity sector and hope I might be able to help in some small way. Bless you for your campaign Troy and whether you choose to take on my idea or not, I am and will always be right behind your campaign. Nice one!
Barry, 11 May 2009 00:35
i hear there might be a condom event happening sometime soon... tell us more...
jo, 21 April 2009 15:49
How does it feel knowing that recently the Pope told people in Africa NOT to use condoms. How there are Catholic missionaries who travel over there and preach against them. With the beliefs of the African people being against condoms, it's a near impossible task.
James, 11 April 2009 23:34
Hi Troy, Just read all about your campaign and i think its amazing! Condom suppliea re limited in Africa and i think what your trying to do in your campaign is really good! Would like to chat if thats possible. Speak soon Becca x
Becca, 02 March 2009 11:02
Hi Shelley, thanks for your comment! I think it'd be great to have a chat with you. How's best to get in contact with you?
Troy, 07 January 2009 20:44
Hi Troy I have just been introduced to Simon Schmid who's told me ll about your great campaign. I work for Global Ethics, we sell fantastic condoms, called One condoms (check out www.onedifference.org/uk/condoms/) in the UK to raise fund for HIV/AIDS testing in Africa. I thought it would be good to chat to see how we can help each other out. Please do get in touch. Take care. Shelley
shelley Mason, 07 January 2009 14:06
great blog about your cola life meeting! all sounds like it's going brilliantly! Jo
jo, 18 December 2008 12:01
Hey Give people Condoms, but will people know how to use them? Africa needs education first, that is the only way to break the/all the problems. :) Thomas
Thomas Hedderwick, 04 December 2008 12:28
Hey Katy, thanks for your kind offer of assistance! Let me know the best way to contact you! Thanks, Troy.
Troy Kennedy, 02 December 2008 01:31
HI Troy, Got your message from Mike and have seen your video. Do get in contact with me and see what we can do to assist you. All the best, Katy
Katy Pepper, 01 December 2008 07:33
go see www.condoms4all.org
mike, 28 November 2008 15:11
Great to have you on board, Troy, and good luck with the campaign!
Matt Locke, 28 November 2008 10:24
Great to see your page up! We look forward to working with you! Keep up the hard work! Jo
jo, 28 November 2008 10:22
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