Understanding HIV and AIDS

Stepping Up: D.C. Wards 7 and 8 Teens to Teach Prevention of HIV, Obesity in Summer Youth Program
Mayor’s Summer Job Program, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Give 40 in District Opportunity to Help Community Prevent HIV/AIDS

California AIDS Death rate Plummets 98 Percent
The California Department of Public Health, Office of AIDS, has released stunning success numbers in the battle against HIV/AIDS. This new revelation continues to reinforce The FAIR Foundation's mission in seeking a reallocation of funding that would redistribute a portion of the government's exorbitant HIV/AIDS research budget to non-AIDS diseases that do not have effective drugs like those that have been developed for HIV disease. "We continue to exhort Congress and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to recognize this success and cease the exorbitant favoritism in funding for HIV/AIDS that has existed for two decades," added Dr. Darling. "Diabetes kills more Americans than AIDS and breast cancer combined incl...

Conference on Eve of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Seeks To Shape New Strategies for Stopping HIV/AIDS Surge Among Blacks in Massachusetts
On Friday, February 6th, the eve of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, the Boston-based Multicultural AIDS Coalition (MAC) will host "Black Communities & HIV" - the first of a four-part Black HIV/AIDS Conference Series developed to highlight local HIV disparities and explore the infrastructure for slowing the surge of HIV among Blacks in the state.

Thousands Sign Petition for Action on HIV/AIDS and Malaria
Initiative demands free malaria prevention and treatment for people living with HIV/AIDS.

Bloggers Unite For 20th Anniversary of World AIDS Day
BlogCatalog is partnering with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of HIV/AIDS Policy's AIDS.gov (AIDS.gov) and the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) for "Bloggers Unite for World AIDS Day 2008" on Dec. 1. This event encourages bloggers from around the world to dedicate their blog posts on December 1, 2008 (World AIDS Day) to issues related to HIV/AIDS. The goal is to leverage the power of the blogosphere to remind people that HIV/AIDS is still a critical issue in the U.S. and around the world, and to promote HIV testing.

HIV/AIDS Testing Market to Exceed $3.9 Billion by 2015, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
Revolutionary developments in the field of HIV disease monitoring and management have had its direct impact on HIV testing market. The report forecasts worldwide HIV/AIDS Testing market to exceed $3.9 billion by 2015.

AIDS Walk Atlanta 2008 "Giving Every Life Hope" Will Benefit Twenty Thousand Affected Atlanta Residents
Nationally 50% of HIV/AIDS are African American, in Georgia 68% of HIV/AIDS are African Americans. Aniz, Inc is the only African American Female Led non-profit agency being a benefiting organization for AIDS Walk Atlanta 2008. Come out, Donate, Make a Real Difference in supporting non profit agencies that are on the Front Lines of helping everyone with HIV/AIDS in need of support and Help

America Ferrara Makes Fool of Herself & Katherine Heigl Donates $8k in Auction for Hot In Hollywood Fundraiser for HIV/AIDS
America Ferrara, Katherine Heigl, TR Night, Neil Patrick Harris, Jaime Pressly and Other Top Celebs Raise Over $350k for Hot In Hollywood III to Fight HIV/AIDS

Vancouver Doctor Becomes President of International AIDS Organization
Dr. Julio Montaner, Director of the B.C. Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS, part of Providence Health Care, will assume the prestigious position of President of the International AIDS Society (IAS) at the conclusion of the XVII International AIDS Conference in Mexico City on Friday, August 8th, 2008.

1st Annual Summer Takeover to Raise Awareness, Education And Counseling for HIV/AIDS in Washington, D.C. July 25-27
EM Enterprises & Antonio Brown & Associates in conjunction with the HIV/AIDS Organization Planned Parenthood & The National Black Justice Coalition unleashes its 1st Annual Summer Takeover event to raise awareness, give education and counseling for HIV/Aids on July 25th -27th 2008. The event, which will combine high fashion and entertainment, is also seeking to raise awareness, educate and offer free testing for HIV/Aids. This event was marketed in several cities throughout the United States including, D.C., Baltimore, Dallas, New York, Atlanta, Philly, and Houston. Celebrity host include BET's Tocarra, B2K former band member Raz B, Deisgner Kenny Flannigan, Family Matters Jaimee Foxworth, Noah's Arc Jensen Atwood and Comedian Mike Brooks t...

Youth Speak Out on HIV/AIDS - HEAR ME Kicks Off Fourth Annual National HIV/AIDS Youth Story-Writing Contest - New Video Contest On Youtube
The HEAR ME Project (www.hearmeproject.org) kicks off its Fourth Annual HIV/AIDS Story-Writing Contest for At-Risk Youth. Hilary Duff, Harold Perrineau (Lost) & Corbin Bleu (High School Musical) Among Celebrity Judges - Morgan Freeman Honorary Chair.

Black Woman's HIV/AIDS Awareness Quiz Helps Women See How Vulnerable They Are to This Disease
For National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, February 7, infidelity expert Ruth Houston's HIV/AIDS Awareness quiz helps Black women identify the gaps in their knowledge and behavior in their lifestyles that put them at risk for HIV/AIDS. It helps them pinpoint any changes they need to make in order to safeguard their health.

National HIV Testing Day
Founded in 1983, National HIV Testing Day (NHTD) is an annual campaign by the National Association of People with AIDS (NAPWA-US). It is the oldest coalition of people living with HIV/AIDS in the world and the oldest U.S. national AIDS organization. It encourages individuals to receive voluntary HIV counseling and testing.

Office of Minority Health and Options: A Benefits Training Foundation Launch Program to Improve Access to HIV/AIDS Healthcare and Health Coverage in M
June 1st marks the launch of an innovative program that will train providers of people living with HIV/AIDS in health benefits coverage. This program, beginning in Louisiana and three western states and to be rolled out nationally, will dramatically improve the lives of people living with HIV/AIDS by helping to connect them with the income and health benefits coverage they may not be have enough knowledge to access.

World Aids Day, December 1, 2007, One Earth Foundation Launches 'Giving The Gift of Education Gift Card'
Giving The Gift of Education Gift Card and help educate nationwide about HIV/AIDS. Order a gift card today and help educate with all proceeds benefiting HIV/AIDS education and prevention programs.