Sidaction 2023 takes place at the end of March, with a major fundraising campaign aimed at the fight against the AIDS virus (HIV). How to make a donation ? What does the red ribbon mean? Where do the donations go? What objective? Know everything.
Sidaction has been fighting against the AIDS virus (HIV) since 1994. This solidarity association chaired by Francoise Barré-Sinoussi supports research on the AIDS virus. It is also a television fundraising event. “The funds raised will be donated both research and care programs and associative programs for prevention, access to screening and assistance to people living with HIV, in France and abroad“explains the Sidaction association. How make a donation ? What is the meaning of the logo, the red ribbon? What is the date of the next edition ?
What is the date of Sidaction 2023?
The dates of the 2023 edition of Sidaction have not yet been communicated. Nevertheless, the operation always took place at the end of March, so potentially around March 25, 2023.
Definition: what is Sidaction?
The Sidaction designates a solidarity association against HIV/AIDS recognized as being of public utility and listed in the national directory of associations, chaired by Françoise Barré-Sinoussi. It is also an annual television fundraising event for this association which equally funds research programs and patient care and prevention associations, in France and abroad.
What does the red ribbon, symbol of Sidaction, mean?
The Sidaction logo is a Red ribbon representing the fight against AIDS. In 1991, a group of artists from the Visual AIDS Artists Cancus have created “The Ribbon Projectto create a meaningful symbol to raise AIDS awareness. “The color red was chosen for its connection to blood and the idea of passion (anger, love…). the ribbon format was selected in part because he was easy to recreate and wear. Tape has never been copyrighted in the United States, to enable it to be worn and widely used as a symbol in the fight against AIDS” Explain Visual Aidsa contemporary arts organization committed to AIDS awareness.
Objective: what is Sidaction used for? Where do the donations go?
Sidaction selects the actions and programs that still meet today the most urgent needs concerning AIDS. It encourages innovation and pilot projects. Operating on the model of an incubator, it provides technical expertise and funds to enable the implementation of innovative programsand then contributes to the handover to institutional actors. The sums collected by Sidaction are donated to research programs and associative programs for the care, care and assistance of patients, in France and abroad. In 2019, Sidaction supported 111 patient care and prevention projects, carried out by 74 associations throughout France. Sidaction participates in forums for discussion and orientation of public policies in the fight against HIV.
To make a donation to Sidaction, simplygo to the site of Sidactionin the section “Support Sidaction. Make a donation”. You have the option of making a one-time donation or donating on a regular basis. You can also support Sidaction by phone by dialing 110 (freephone number), by mail to Sidaction 228 rue du Faubourg Saint Martin 75010 Paris or by SMSto donate 5 euros, send the word “DON” at 92 110.
Who created Sidaction?
The association of Artists against AIDS, Act Up-Paris, Aids-Federation, Arcat-Sida and one group of researchers melt Together against AIDS the February 17, 1994 whose mission will be to fight on all fronts of the pandemic by financing research and helping the sick. “On April 7, 1994, the major French channels formed a common front and offered a unique programme. Sidaction was born. The impact is considerable: 23 million viewers, 45 million euros collected, testimonials from people living with HIV and a strong mobilization of personalities from around the world, researchers, journalists and activists” can we read on the Sidaction website.
Sources:
– Sidaction 2022 – March 25, 26 and 27, 2022. HIV does not make love disappear, for love, make HIV disappear, March 7, 2022.
– Website, Sidaction.org
– “The Red Ribbon Project“Visual Aids, 2015