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As the International AIDS Conference prepares to meet in Austria, CNNGo reader and author Shelley Seale looks at the impact of AIDS on one Indian family, that of 12-year-old Yesu Babu. Read full story >

Lisa & Sister Mary Beth are running 50 miles in 50 states to raise money for AIDS orphans worldwide. Read full story >

There are days when Olga Thimbela thinks it was a mistake to take in the orphaned children of her sister and her aunt. Life before the arrival of these six children – whose mothers both died of AIDS – was not easy. But after their arrival, Olga says, her life became impossible. Read full story >

Soweto, South Africa: Lora Doman sees more human drama, suffering, and courage in a single morning than most South Africans ever see. Read full story >

May 1, 2010

(Los Angeles, CA) – Narrated by Danny Glover, “Tiny Tears,” an uplifting and inspiring documentary about children living with HIV/AIDS is being released on cable (video on demand) starting May 1st, 2010 for a 90 day run. “Tiny Tears” had it’s world premier at The United Nations and has had screenings in Cannes as well as many other film festivals. This picture is director Robert Corna’s third documentary. The release coincides with

World AIDS Orphans Day May 7th. Read full story >

On May 7, 2010, in recognition of World AIDS Orphans Day, the FXB Center for Health and Human Rights at Harvard University is hosting a screening of “Home is Where You Find It.” The film will run from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in Room FXB-G12. A panel discussion of FXB Center Programs Related to HIV/AIDS Affected Children will be held following the screening. Read full story >

By MARTA HEPLER DRAHOS mdrahos@record-eagle.com

TRAVERSE CITY — Every 16.6 seconds, someone is infected with HIV/AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa. That's enough people to fill Michigan Stadium every 21 days, Brad Harrison said. Read full story >

Dimapur, April 30 (MExN): Nagaland joined the rest of the world in observing World AIDS Orphans Day at the State level on May 7, 2008. Nagaland joined the cause with a view to provide care and support for children who have been orphaned and abandoned and in order to enable them to enjoy the basic human rights, dignity, development and empowerment. Read full story >