Fighting AIDS in South Africa

My friend Allison just got back from a two week short term mission trip to South Africa. She penned a short post that I recommend to you. Here is a brief excerpt:

I have been researching the AIDS pandemic for over a year now. I have friends who are living with AIDS. Even so, I am constantly amazed at how fighting the effects of AIDS in Africa is far from a simple matter. AIDS is deeply enmeshed with issues of culture, government, and family dynamics, among other things. I feel as if I am only beginning to see what a complex issue it truly is.

This is one gut wrenching issue ... if you read Allison's entire post you'll better understand just how gut wrenching it can be.