Dawn of Hope - Ethiopia
http://www.dawn-of-hope.org/
Dawn of Hope is one of earliest association of people living with HIV/AIDS,
including orphans due to HIV/AIDS in Ethiopia. It was founded in 1998 by a group
of eleven HIV-positive people with the purpose of educating the people and getting
the rights of HIV-positive persons respected. Now Dawn of Hope counts more than
10,000 members and it has twelve branch offices in Addis Ababa, Nazreth, Debre
Zeyt, Debre Birhan, Awasa, Shashemene, Dilla, Harar, Bahir Dar and Humera implementing
the Dawn of Hope program of education, care and support, and advocacy throughout
the country. The activities are assisted by the Head office in Addis Ababa,
where the members’ Executive Committee and a professional staff direct
the organization.
Mekdim Ethiopia - Ethiopia
http://www.mekdim.org/
Mekdim Ethiopia is a national association established in 1997 by people living
with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) and AIDS orphans. Mekdim believes that PLWHA and AIDS
orphans should play an active role in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Their mission
is to promote human rights for PLWHAs and AIDS orphans; to provide care and
support to those infected and affected by the epidemic; and to educate and promote
behaviour change among the public at large.
International Community of Women Living with HIV/AIDS - International
http://www.icw.org
This is a very good source for information on HIV positive activism, issues
and research, with relevant publications and toolkits. The site provides free
downloadable publications, links to other sites and translations in English,
Spanish, Dutch, Italian and Portuguese.
AIDSchannel.org - International
http://www.aidschannel.org
This comprehensive portal, part of OneWorld.net, offers users a variety of information
on HIV/AIDS, including news, debates, and abundant resources, including a collection
of the latest tools for HIV prevention from around the Internet. Its "Guide
to AIDS" is a good place to visit for a global overview of the impact of
HIV/AIDS and major political issues surrounding HIV/AIDS, though basics on HIV/AIDS
are somewhat sparse. The site provides access to information by topic, country,
or keyword.
AIDSlink - South Africa
http://www.aidslink.org.za
AIDSlink provides a safe and caring environment for destitute HIV+ men and women
in South Africa and trains them in skills that will enable them to produce items
they can sell to generate income. AIDSlink also sponsors a foster care program
for AIDS orphans. AIDSlink functions as a support system for members by providing
information, education, counseling and problem solving sessions. The website
features descriptions of the projects, access to an online newsletter, and links.
The Body: An AIDS and HIV Information Resource - USA
http://www.thebody.com/
The Body is a US-based resource that aims to improve the quality of life of
people infected by HIV/AIDS by helping them understand more about their condition
and take charge of their health. While not particularly user-friendly, this
site contains a wealth of resources and discussion forums to help people who
have been diagnosed with HIV and AIDS cope with their infection. The site also
offers an "ask the experts" function permitting users to ask questions
about a variety of opportunistic infections and precautionary measures for people
living with HIV/AIDS. http://www.thebody.com/learning
is a sub page of this site that is rich in information for people living with
HIV/AIDS (PLWHAs or PHAs) and their caregivers.
AIDS Education Global Information System (AEGIS) - USA
http://www.aegis.org
This information portal unites a number of different electronic bulletin boards,
newsletters, publications, and other references on HIV/AIDS under a single umbrella.
The site features information sheets and full-text publications (journals, newsletters,
and reports) from various sources for people living with HIV/AIDS, clinicians,
policymakers, and journalists.
AIDS Research Information Center - USA
http://www.critpath.org/aric
ARIC is a private AIDS medical information service in Baltimore, MD. It operates
a mail, e-mail, and telephone AIDS Medical Information Hotline that answers
specific HIV/AIDS treatment questions from PLWHAs. The site also features an
online AIDS Information Library as well as a Resource Guide for people living
with HIV/AIDS.
San Francisco AIDS Foundation - AIDS 101 – USA
http://www.sfaf.org/aids101/if_positive.html
This page presents a helpful list of primary approaches on “What To Do If the
Test Is Positive”.
Global Network of People Living with HIV/AIDS (GNP+) - International
http://www.gnpplus.net
This site, designed for PLWHAs, aims to improve the lives of people with HIV/AIDS
through advocacy, capacity building, and communication. The website offers users
access to publications, upcoming conferences, a newsletter, press releases,
and an interactive Web forum.
HealingWell.com AIDS-HIV Resource Center - USA
http://www.healingwell.com/aids
This basic information portal boasts feature articles, organization and support
group directories, book reviews (linked to a bookstore where readers can order
books on AIDS and HIV), medical news, and an online community chat room and
message board for HIV-infected and affected people.
HIVAnonymous.com - USA
http://www.HIVanonymous.com
This site for PLWHAs is a global network offering support to people infected
with or affected by HIV/AIDS. The site offers materials to help PLWHAs and their
families cope, including positive actions they can take, personal stories, humor,
and questions and answers about HIV.
HIVPositive.com - USA
http://www.HIVpositive.com
This site is aimed primarily toward people living with HIV/AIDS, and offers
guidelines on nutrition, treatments, pain, opportunistic infections, and disclosure
to partners and children. The site has a substantial online collection of downloadable
videos (with transcripts) on different topics for PLWHAs, as well as drug advisories,
news, and financial planning guidelines for PLWHAs.
International Community of Women (ICW) Living with HIV and AIDS - International
http://www.icw.org
ICW is an international network active in more the 80 countries, by and for
HIV-positive women. Its goal is to improve the situation of women living with
HIV/AIDS worldwide. The site contains information about ICW's mission, activities,
information on women and HIV/AIDS, and related links.
KIT Libraries and Information, Royal Tropical Institute - Netherlands
http://www.kit.nl/information_services/html/hiv_aids_resources.asp
This KIT library resource center, sponsored by the Netherlands Royal Tropical
Institute, has a collection of materials on reproductive health, STDs, and HIV/AIDS.
The collection features a database of documents, program descriptions, policy
papers, gray literature, newsletters, selected articles from journals, leaflets,
and posters on HIV/AIDS and Sexual & Reproductive Health in developing countries.
Photocopies of selected documents can be sent free of charge to developing countries,
but quantities are limited.
Simple Facts Project - USA
http://www.atdn.org/sf.html
This site is very easy to read. It was designed for people who know they are
HIV-positive, and contains a wealth of information about HIV, treatments, and
medical tests people with HIV often have to assess their health.
YouthHIV - USA
http://www.youthhiv.org
This site is created by and for HIV-positive youth and HIV peer educators. The
site offers resources for sexual and mental health information, community support,
advocacy, referrals, and online peer education, and is based on the premise
that youth have the right to good information about sexuality and the risks
of sexual behavior, deserve respect in their decision making, and must assume
responsibility for the consequences of their actions.