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TechnoratiThe WCC has a four-pronged approach to addressing AIDS.
First, it develops policies. In 1997, the WCC published Facing AIDS study document. The document became the backbone of many church's AIDS policies.
Secondly, the WCC has advocacy efforts to both churches and other stakeholders, such as this recent event in Switzerland. The Ecumenical Advocacy Alliance, a broad alliance of Christians established in 2000, is currently focusing on greater advocacy efforts.
Third, the WCC seeks to transform the current theology so that clergymen might be better equipped in AIDS ministry.
The methodology facilitates the discussion, dialogue and the publication of documents and texts, which promote a more holistic understanding of the issue. The greatest benefit has been to the churches in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Lastly, the WCC serves alongside the churches in different regions to help them minister to those with HIV/AIDS.
The WCC is a fellowship of 347 churches in over 120 countries.
In his interview, Kobia wished to remind the church that, “The people who are living with or are affected by HIV/AIDS and the communities which are vulnerable to the disease are not and should not be perceived as passive recipients of handouts and help.
“They are vibrant resource persons and co-workers with us in this struggle to overcome not only this epidemic,” he said, “but also to overcome the fundamental flaws in our societies which make us all vulnerable to HIV/AIDS.”
