Experience Africa in the heart of Canterbury

Kiwis will get the chance to experience Africa in central Christchurch by visiting World Vision's interactive, walk-through exhibit, One Life Experience, from 10-15 September, at Spreydon Baptist Church, Corner Lyttelton & Cobham Streets, Christchurch.

The 150 sq metre exhibit provides a unique inside view of the pandemic from the hardest-hit region: sub-Saharan Africa, where about 25.8 million people are now HIV positive. Visitors don headphones and listen to the story of an African child affected by HIV, as they walk through the exhibit.

Lisa Cescon, World Vision's CEO, says the One Life Experience takes people on an extraordinary journey. "We're highlighting a problem – one of the biggest health problems in the world today – but we're also showing how easy it is to be part of the solution.

"These days, people are more aware of global issues and more able to do something about them. This is their chance. We'll take them to Africa, show them the problem, and then give them a way to help – by sponsoring a child."

One Life Experience debuted at Parachute Music Festival in January and over 5,500 walked through the exhibit there.

THIS IS A FREE EVENT
Open to the public:
Monday 10 September – Saturday 15 September, 10am – 9pm

·Please allow up to 30 minutes for your experience
·Audio portion of the experience contains situations that may be disturbing to those under 16. Parental discretion advised
·Not suitable for prams or pushchairs

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