OBJECTIVES

- Mobilization of African artists on the campaign message "I love You Positive or Negative" fighting HIV & AIDS related stigmas and discriminations.
- Organization of local exhibitions gathering these artworks, starting with Mozambique and South Africa.


DESCRIPTION

After involving 30 renowned international artists in a prestigious exhibition (Read "Artists4life" action), Designing Hope develops similar concepts in Southern african countries, with local artists:

More than 30 Mozambican and 10 South African artists have already contributed to this project by creating an artwork on the campaign message.
An exhibition will be organised at the Franco-mozambican centre in Maputo and at the Alliance Française in Johannesburg for the World Aids Day, the 1st of December 2006.



DEVELOPMENTS

Designing Hope aims at developping similar events, mobilizing more artists in other african countries, and organizing a tour for an exhibition of these atworks in other african cities.
By involving local artists from several countries on their perception of HIV & AIDS related stigma, Designing Hope will enrich its library of visuals to create more appropriate and accurate awareness tools. Posters, Condom packs, leaflets will be personalized, with texts translated in local languages.




BUDGET

- Packing, transport and insurance of artworks for cross exhibitions
(Joburg - Maputo, Maputo - Joburg, and new cities to be involved)
- Expenses for the exhibitions: invitations, mailing, cocktails...
- International coordination: (return tickets & accomodation)
- Scholarships for artists (Optional)

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