Academy for Educational Development (AED) - USA
http://www.aed.org/health_hiv.html
AED was one of the first organizations to develop communications and marketing-based
HIV/AIDS and reproductive health strategies grounded in biological science.
International programs are profiled here. Also available are a number of links
to HIV/AIDS prevention programs supported by AED, as well as new health publications
and studies on HIV/AIDS.
Africare - International
http://www.africare.org/at_work/at_work.html
Since 1987, Africare has supported both national
and local initiatives in Africa to combat the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Africare's HIV/AIDS Initiative
includes programs in: HIV prevention and voluntary counseling and testing; care
and support for people already infected with HIV or suffering from AIDS; and
assistance to orphans.
CARE International - USA
http://www.careusa.org/newsroom/specialreports/aids
CARE has recently established an HIV/AIDS Unit to respond to the epidemic. Its
community-based approach, in partnership with the public and private sector
and funding from donor agencies, is helping to alleviate the burden of HIV/AIDS,
particularly in Africa. The site features an AIDS information center, facts,
links, projects around the world, and an HIV/AIDS quiz.
Family Health International (FHI) - USA
http://www.fhi.org/en/aids/naids.html
FHI has pioneered many international best practices related to HIV/AIDS prevention.
Its interventions range from behavior change communication, behavioral surveillance,
and counseling and testing to blood safety, TB prevention, STI management, and
reproductive health integration. This site describes FHI's work and features
links to helpful FHI publications about HIV/AIDS.
Global AIDS Program (Global Health Council) - USA
http://www.globalhealth.org
The Global AIDS Program, operated by the Global Health Council, educates and
advocates on issues concerning those most affected by HIV/AIDS. The Global AIDS
Program includes the Global Fund on AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria. The Global
Health Council also maintains other documents related to HIV/AIDS that fall
outside the purview of the Global AIDS Program.
People To People - USA
http://www.peoplepeople.org/
People to People is a Non Governmental Organization (NGO) governed by a Board
of Directors. It was founded in 1999 and licensed in state of Kentucky as a
non-profit organization. People to People publish the biyearly journal The Horn
of Africa Journal of AIDS. The site also contains news, medial information and
a virtual clinic supported by volunteer medical doctor. People to People aims
to bring hope to those who find themselves in hopeless situations brought about
by the HIV/AIDS epidemic currently sweeping through Sub-Saharan Africa.
Horizons Project (Population Council) - USA
http://www.popcouncil.org/horizons
Horizons is a team of US and international organizations, directed by the Population
Council, working to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS and mitigate its impact on
individuals and communities. Its principal activities are field-based, applied
operations research in developing countries, as well as capacity-building. Available
on this site are program and research descriptions, as well as relevant in-house
publications on HIV/AIDS and behavior change. AIDSQuest, a searchable survey
database, is also available through this site.
International Council of AIDS Services Organizations (ICASO) - International
http://www.icaso.org
The website of this UNESCO-supported international coalition of organizations
contains official position statements and documents on drug availability, human
rights of people living with HIV/AIDS, advocacy, and vaccine development. The
site also contains an AIDS conference calendar, job opportunities, and an e-newsletter.
JHPIEGO (Johns Hopkins University)
- USA
http://www.jhpiego.org/global/hiv.htm
JHPIEGO offers specialized training and education in HIV/AIDS, reproductive
health, and maternal and neonatal health for those in limited-resource settings.
This site profiles JHPIEGO's activities and offers links to multimedia tutorials
on HIV care, distance learning for HIV, and other education opportunities.
Johns Hopkins University Center for Communication Programs - USA
http://www.jhuccp.org/topics/hivaids.shtml
JHU/CCP's HIV/AIDS Programs and Resources Portal describes country programs
across the world, provides access to regional projects and materials, provides
research and evaluation documents, and gives access to additional HIV/AIDS interventions
and tools. The site also supports HIV/AIDS related press releases and a selection
of in-house publications that focus on HIV/AIDS. Also explore the general topics
catalog for pages on AIDS in Africa, AIDS and Youth, and other specific issues
related to HIV/AIDS.
Panos Foundation - UK
http://www.panos.org.uk
The Panos Foundation sponsors a number of international programs to combat AIDS.
A majority of Panos' AIDS Programme activities surround communication issues
related to HIV/AIDS and sexual decision making. Other topics addressed include
men's responsibility, policy formulation, stigma and discrimination, access
to treatment, and resources for the media.
Pathfinder International - USA
http://www.pathfind.org
Pathfinder focuses on improving reproductive health worldwide, and supports
family planning and reproductive health information and services. HIV/AIDS prevention
is thoroughly integrated into its family planning and maternal and child health
projects, including HIV/AIDS education and condom promotion, as well as home-based
care and stigma reduction. The site includes basic facts about HIV/AIDS and
reproductive health, as well as publications on related topics.
Programs for Appropriate Technologies in Health (PATH) - USA
http://www.path.org
PATH offers technologies and program strategies to prevent and control the spread
of HIV/AIDS and STIs. These technologies include non-reusable syringes, condom
quality assurance, and rapid, low-cost diagnostic tests for infection. Programs
include media campaigns, education and counseling programs, quality of care
training, and disease management strategies. Path's publication, Reproductive
Health Outlook, also contains a number of relevant articles on HIV/AIDS - it
can be accessed at http://www.rho.org.
Population Council: HIV/AIDS - USA
http://www.popcouncil.org/hivaids/index.html
The site discusses the HIV/AIDS related activities of the Population Council,
a U.S. based NGO. The Council emphasizes prevention and research into the development
of microbicides.
World Vision HIV/AIDS Hope Initiative - International
http://www.wvi.org/wvi/features/aids/aidshome.htm
This page introducing World Vision's Hope Initiative, providing a global overview
and impact assessment of HIV/AIDS. The three components of this project are
prevention, care, and advocacy. The site offers more information on AIDS in
Africa and other regions.