Thur Dec 3rd Fundraiser for NextAid.org

YMBK is an affiliate of LOOM, LOOM is part of NextAid’s World AIDS Day Campaign.

Fundraiser for NextAid.org : Proceeds go towards the creation of an ecological multipurpose facility for the "Kawangware Street Children and Youth Project" in Nairobi, Kenya, and for the education of South African children through the loveLife goGogetters program.

Our Efforts

To salute the cause, we're debuting loom's newest resident DJ, Kethro throwing down the world-weaving flavors alongside loom co-creator, Brent Crampton. Percussion by Shif-D.

Kicking off on November 25th and running till the end of the year, the campaign already includes over a dozen events in LA, San Francisco, Charlotte, Boston, Omaha, NYC, and Philly dance music communities (& counting)! Sponsors and partners include Giant Step, Fusicology, The MML, URB Magazine, Wantickets, Rhythmism, Green Galactic, Homemade LA and more.

NextAid channels the positive energy of the dance floor to make a tangible difference in the lives of children halfway around the world, believing that beats can build hope. Learn more about the campaign at http://www.nextaid.org/wad2009.

Check out Funk Aid for Africa: A CD that embodies NextAid’s mantra of “using the beats of our generation to provide hope for the next”! Purchase this charitable compilation produced by Dubspot and DJ OBah at http://www.funkaid.com. 100% of the proceeds benefit NextAid.


AIDS & H.I.V

HIV is a virus that attacks the body's immune system - the body's defence against diseases.

Are HIV and AIDS the same?

No. When someone is described as living with HIV, they have the HIV virus in their body. A person is considered to have developed AIDS when the immune system is so weak it can no longer fight off a range of diseases with which it would normally cope.

How is HIV passed on?

HIV can be passed on through infected blood, semen, vaginal fluids or breast milk.

The most common ways HIV is passed on are:

Sex without a condom with someone living with HIVSharing infected needles, syringes or other injecting drug equipment
From an HIV-positive mother (to her child) during pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding (but with effective treatment and care the risk of transmission can be greatly reduced)

Is there a cure?

NO, but treatment can keep the virus under control and the immune system healthy. People on HIV treatment can live a healthy, active life, although they may experience side effects from the treatment. If HIV is diagnosed late, treatment may be less effective.

How can I protect myself and others from HIV infection?

ALWAYS use a condom when having vaginal or anal sex. You also may want to use a condom or dental dam during oral sex although the risk of transmission of HIV is much lower.

You can get free condoms from at most sexual health clinics.

Never share needles, syringes or any other injecting equipment.

Lets be the generation that controlled AIDS.

Onwards.Upwards. Always !

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