Charlize Theron: Awareness Through Social Media

The AIDS epidemic is devastating southern parts of Africa. Many organizations, such as UNAIDS, are working to end AIDS completely. These organizations are spreading treatment to the adolescents in southern Africa who are at risk for being diagnosed with AIDS. One famous activist who heavily supports this cause is the actress Charlize Theron. Charlize Theron not only uses social media to spread awareness for the AIDS epidemic, but also is very active in ending AIDS through organizations such as .UNAIDS. Charlize Theron often posts to social media to raise awareness for her cause. A large percentage of her tweets and retweets on twitter are to raise awareness. For example, one of her most recent tweets says, “I want an #HIV-free generation to