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Related Links Related Links En español ACT UP "Act Up is a diverse, non-partisan group of individuals united in anger and committed to direct action to end the AIDS crisis." AIDS EDUCATION GLOBAL INFORMATION SYSTEM "AEGiS is a comprehensive web-based source for HIV/AIDS-related information, including reference materials and late-breaking information from HIV/AIDS-specific publications and news sources from around the world. AEGiS works to disseminate potentially life-saving information and to archive all files in a permanent virtual library of the AIDS pandemic." AIDS ACTION "AIDS Action’s mission is to advocate on a national level for people living with or affected by HIV/AIDS and the organizations that serve them." AIDS HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION "Los Angeles-based AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) is a global organization providing cutting-edge medicine and advocacy to over 100,000 people in 22 countries. It is the nation’s largest provider of HIV/AIDS medical care." AIDS MEDS "AIDSmeds.com is dedicated to providing people living with HIV the necessary information they need to make empowered treatment decisions. The founder and some of the writers of this web site are living with HIV, and we know first hand the challenges of learning how to fight this virus. By offering complete, but not complicated, up-to-date info, AIDSmeds.com seeks to help those that are both new and old to this challenge, and to remain a powerful resource for years to come." AIDS MEMORIAL QUILT "Founded in 1987, The AIDS Memorial Quilt is a poignant memorial, a powerful tool for use in preventing new HIV infections, and the largest ongoing community arts project in the world. Each "block" (or section) of The AIDS Memorial Quilt measures approximately twelve feet square, and a typical block consists of eight individual three foot by six foot panels sewn together. Virtually every one of the more than 40,000 colorful panels that make up the Quilt memorializes the life of a person lost to AIDS." AIDS PROJECT "AIDS Project Los Angeles is dedicated to: improving the lives of people affected by HIV disease; reducing the incidence of HIV infection; and advocating for fair and effective HIV-related public policy." AMFAR "Founded in 1985, amfAR is dedicated to ending the global AIDS epidemic through innovative research. With the freedom and flexibility to respond quickly to emerging areas of scientific promise, amfAR plays a catalytic role in accelerating the pace of HIV/AIDS research and achieving real breakthroughs. amfAR-funded research has increased our understanding of HIV and has helped lay the groundwork for major advances in the study and treatment of HIV/AIDS. Since 1985, amfAR has invested nearly $290 million in its mission and has awarded grants to more than 2,000 research teams worldwide." BABES NETWORK "BABES Network-YWCA is a peer-based program, a sisterhood of women facing HIV together. BABES reduces isolation, promotes self-empowerment, enhances quality of life and serves the needs of women facing HIV and their families through peer support, advocacy, education and outreach." CDC NATIONAL PREVENTION NETWORK "The CDC National Prevention Information Network (NPIN) is the U.S. reference and referral service for information on HIV/AIDS, viral hepatitis, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), and tuberculosis (TB). NPIN collects, catalogs, processes, and electronically disseminates materials and information on HIV/AIDS, viral hepatitis, STDs, and TB to organizations and people working in those disease fields in international, national, state, and local settings. All NPIN services are designed to facilitate sharing of information and resources on education and prevention services, published materials, research findings, and trends among users." CENTER FOR POSITIVE CONNECTIONS "The Center for Positive Connections (TCPC) is a nationally-recognized, community-based, not-for-profit organization providing HIV health and prevention education, social and emotional support, mental health counseling, holistic health treatments for people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHAs) and their loved one in South Florida. Our mission statement is to provide educational, emotional, holistic and social support to those infected and affected by chronic illness, with a special emphasis on the HIV/AIDS community." ELTON JOHN AIDS FOUNDATION "The Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) was established in the United States in 1992 by Sir Elton John. EJAF's U.S. office is located in New York City. In 1993, Sir Elton also established the Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF-UK) in the United Kingdom, headquartered in London. These two organizations function as separate entities with their own distinct grant-making portfolios, but both pursue similar missions - to support innovative HIV prevention programs, efforts to eliminate stigma and discrimination associated with HIV/AIDS, and direct care and support services for people living with HIV/AIDS." GMHC "GMHC is the world’s first and leading provider of HIV/AIDS prevention, care and advocacy. Building on decades of dedication and expertise, we understand the reality of HIV/AIDS and empower a healthy life for all." HIV INSITE "HIV InSite is developed by the Center for HIV Information (CHI) at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF), one of the world's leading health sciences institutions. Launched in March 1997, HIV InSite's mission is to be a source for comprehensive, in-depth HIV/AIDS information and knowledge. The site has an extensive collection of original material, including the HIV InSite Knowledge Base, a complete textbook with extensive references and related links organized by topic." POSITIVE SINGLES "The best, largest, completely anonymous and most trusted personals network for STD singles and friends in the world. This is a warm-hearted and exclusive community for singles and friends with STDs. Here you can get on with your life and meet new friends, partners or potential spouses. You can also learn about STD medical information, or find someone to talk to or offer help and advice." POSITIVE WOMEN "Positive Women Victoria, a support and advocacy organisation for HIV-positive women, was established in 1988 by women living with HIV/AIDS. In recognition of the special needs of positive women, we provide a safe and comfortable environment that is completely confidential. Within our website you will find: Information on HIV/AIDS, Information on who we are and what we do, Support information and resources for HIV-positive women, Information on our current projects, Personal stories of women living with HIV/AIDS." POSITIVE WOMEN'S NETWORK "Positive Women’s Network offers education, support and resources for women living with HIV and for service providing communities that work with women and their families. As the only HIV organization west of Toronto exclusively serving women, we also provide community development and educational support across the country. For women with HIV, we provide support and advocacy, HIV education, and community connections online, over the phone and in-person. For people working in health care, social service or education, we provide guidance and resources as well as information on HIV health and social justice issues." POZ "POZ magazine and poz.com are the nation’s leading publication and website about HIV/AIDS. Offering unparalleled editorial excellence, POZ and poz.com are identified by our readers as their most trusted sources of information about the disease. Serving the community of people living with and those affected by HIV/AIDS since 1994, POZ chronicles the AIDS pandemic domestically—and around the world." POZ PERSONALS "POZ Personals, the fastest growing online community for HIV positive dating—now with over 93,000 members!" POZITIVE PERSPECTIVES Pozitive Perspectives Inc. is a nonprofit organization based in Springfield Missouri established by members of the community with HIV/AIDS to address the stigma of those infected and affected by HIV/AIDS through proactive support and education. PROJECT INFORM "Project Inform pursues a highly strategic set of programs crucial to improving the health of people with HIV and ending the epidemic. We deliberately focus our efforts on issues that few other agencies address. Our staff is widely respected for having helped speed dozens of safe and effective HIV medications to market, educated hundreds of thousands of HIV-positive individuals about HIV care and treatment, and ensured adequate government funding for health care programs that serve the sickest and poorest people with HIV." THE BODY "The Body's mission is to: Use the Web to lower barriers between patients and clinicians, Demystify HIV/AIDS and its treatment., Improve patients' quality of life, and Foster community through human connection." UNAIDS "UNAIDS, the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS, is an innovative joint venture of the United Nations family, bringing together the efforts and resources of ten UN system organizations in the AIDS response to help the world prevent new HIV infections, care for people living with HIV, and mitigate the impact of the epidemic." WOMEN AT RISK "Women At Risk is a safe and confidential place for HIV+ women to share their experiences and receive support. Fear, depression, denial and isolation can be overwhelming. With knowledge and support we strive to provide new hope and a feeling of well-being."

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