A list of websites you can browse for further information about the background issues, and how you can help.
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HIV/AIDS has killed more than 20 million people in Africa, but it is a preventable and treatable disease. Antiretroviral (ARV) drugs, which block HIV's assault on the body's immune system, can transform the lives of people from near death to health in as little as three months.
Thanks to the work of organisations such as The Global Fund and (RED), the cost of treatment with ARV drugs is now as low as 40p a day.
The Global Fund
The Global Fund is an international financing institution that invests money in order to save lives. To date it has committed 19.3 billion US dollars in 144 countries to support large-scale prevention, treatment and care programmes.
(RED) raises awareness and funds to help the Global Funds fight AIDS in Africa. When consumers buy a (RED) product, part of the profit from that product is used to buy and distribute ARV medicine for those dying of AIDS in Africa. Since launch, (RED) partnerships with American Express (U.K. only), Apple, Bugaboo, Converse, Dell, Gap, Emporio Armani, Flowers (UK only), Hallmark, Starbucks, Nike, Penguin and (RED) events have generated more than US$ 150 million for the Global Fund.
You can watch the (RED) campaign on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/joinred
AVERT
This international HIV and AIDS charity is based in the UK and works to avert HIV and AIDS worldwide via education, treatment and care. The Community Programme supports and builds partnerships with local organisations working directly to avert the spread of HIV/AIDS, also improving the treatment, care and support of people infected with, or affected by HIV/AIDS. Current projects and partnerships are taking place in southern Africa, particularly in areas where there are extremely high rates of HIV infection.
Medecins Sans Frontieres
The MSF Access Campaign works to improve access to existing medical tools such as medicines, diagnostics and vaccines. MSF push for continued improvements in medical practice and support efforts to reshape the way medical Research and Development is funded.
AIDS Alliance
The International HIV/AIDS Alliance is a global partnership of over 30 nationally-based linking organisations, working to support community action on AIDS in developing countries. To date providing support to organisations from more than 40 developing countries in over 3,000 projects in order to reach some of the poorest and most vulnerable communities with HIV prevention, support and improved access to treatment.
The British Red Cross
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) are working to help HIV prevention and care; plus supporting people living with HIV, orphans and vulnerable children.
The Terrence Higgins Trust
Offers a range of services throughout England, Scotland and Wales giving practical support for those affected by HIV.
Email: info@tht.org.uk
