UNAIDS Report Highlights Successes and Gaps in HIV Treatment
A new report by UNAIDS shows that 19 of the 35 million people living with HIV globally do not know their HIV positive status. While the report highlights how the efforts to increase access to life-saving antiretroviral treatment (ART) are making a difference, there is much more to be done in order to end the […]
US HIV Epidemic a Continuing Reality
While much of the media attention and funding focuses in the global pandemic—particularly on hardest hit sub-Saharan Africa–reality is that the US HIV epidemic is an ongoing reality. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 1.1 million people in the US age 13 and older are living with HIV […]
“It always seems impossible until it’s done” –Nelson Mandela
When the global response to HIV/AIDS began there were 10,000 new infections daily; 50,000 people on treatment in Sub-Saharan Africa; health systems totally overwhelmed; and life expectancy declined more than 20 years in some countries. Comparing the quest to end the HIV/AIDS pandemic to President Kennedy’s challenge to put a man on the moon, new […]
Get Tested this Friday, June 27 – National HIV Testing Day
Remember that this Friday, June 27, 2014 is National HIV Testing Day. Nearly 1.1 million people are living with HIV in the U.S., and one in six don’t know they are infected. HIV testing is a critical first step in taking control and responsibility over one’s health. Under the theme “Take the Test, Take Control” […]
June 27 is National HIV Testing Day
Nearly 1.1 million people are living with HIV in the U.S., and one in six don’t know they are infected. Consider These Facts: -HIV testing is a critical first step in taking control and responsibility over one’s health. -Under the theme “Take the Test, Take Control” National testing day focuses on the importance of HIV […]
Important Step Forward in Treatment for Children with HIV/AIDS
This week the launch of the Pediatric HIV Treatment Initiative (PHTI) marks a critical step toward better and more effective treatment options for the more than 3.4 million children around the world living with HIV/AIDS. The gap between treatment for adults and children has been significant. Of the 3.2 million children with HIV/AIDS—with 700 children […]
Get Dad a Great Gift and Support the Children’s AIDS Fund Too!
In honor of Dad, shop at AmazonSmile through 6/15/14 and Amazon will donate an extra $5 to Children’s AIDS Fund International. Click here to get started This is a great way to get something cool for your dad and help the Children’s AIDS Fund International continuing efforts to assist those families and children impacted by […]
The Hidden Epidemic – May 15, 2014 Brief in Washington D.C.
The Hidden Epidemic of children with HIV was the focus of today’s briefing on Capitol Hill hosted by the Children’s AIDS Fund International, UNAIDS, UNICEF, the Institute for Youth Development and the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation. Of the 35 million people in the world living with HIV, 3.2 million are children. At least 2 […]
Mobilizing Many to Save HIV Impacted Children & Families
For 25 years, the Children’s AIDS Fund International has worked tirelessly for children living with and dying from the ravages of HIV/AIDS. CAFI works around the world with government, faith, business, and community leaders to save vulnerable children and their families impacted by HIV/AIDS. Thank you for awakening our consciences at a time when many […]
Join CAF’s legacy of Compassion and Care
CAFI has been a light house in the storm of HIV/AIDS. Since the beginning of the epidemic, when so many were arguing or strategizing on “what” to do, we came forward with sound policy and action. Reaching out to those infected and affected by this horrible disease. We have stood for twenty five years while the epidemic […]