2. The United Nations Millennium
Development Goals and Beyond
1. Eradicate Extreme Poverty and Hunger
2. Achieve Universal Primary Education
3. Promote Gender Equality and Empower Women
4. Reduce Child Mortality
5. Improve Maternal Health
6. Combat HIV/AIDS, Malaria and Other Diseases
7. Ensure Environmental Sustainability
8. Global Partnership for Development
http://www.un.org/millenniumgoals/
3. Goal 6: Combat HIV/Aids, Malaria and
Other Diseases
Why does this goal resonate for you?
- HIV/AIDS affects many people globally including those in our own community.
- Our community is at an increased risk for HIV/AIDS infections and other blood
borne infections with the increase in IV drug use.
- Malaria and Tuberculosis are treatable and preventable with access to screening
and treatment and measures to prevent/decrease transmissions such as mosquito
nets and medications.
- Many diseases are preventable with access to vaccines.
4. Goal 6: Combat HIV/Aids, Malaria and
Other Diseases
How can your interest be applied locally?
- Volunteering with organizations that work with the community including those
who are homeless.
- Our local health department can use additional individuals to help provide
services and advertise access to supplies, testing and care.
5. Goal 6: Combat HIV/Aids, Malaria and
Other Diseases
Where Can I Make the Biggest Contribution?
- Volunteering my skills as a nurse to organizations who assess and assist individuals
in the community.
- Participate in vaccination drills that provide access to the community.
- Volunteer in mobile health vehicles.
- Get involved in organizations such as the Pierce County Medical Reserve Corps,
Washington State Health Department and other local public health organizations.
On a Global Scale:
- Donate/volunteer to organizations that provide vaccinations and medical treatment
abroad.
6. Goal 6: Combat HIV/Aids, Malaria and
Other Diseases
Is there a feature of social media that can be uniquely applied to this goal?
- The use of the “Hashtag” (#) can be used to help spread information of this
goal and get people more interested.
- The hashtag is found throughout many social media platforms and can be
followed by people with similar interests.
