Links
This section has links to local association's web sites and
international web sites with important resources for PLWHA.
Local
Dawn of Hope
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.
Hiwot HIV/AIDS Prevention Care and Support Organization
(HAPCSO)
http://www.hapcso.org/
HAPCSO was established in 1999 to fight against HIV/AIDS. It
was founded by Nurse Tibebe Maco (pictured above), who, upon
realizing the seriousness of HIV/AIDS in Ethiopia, stopped her
practice as a nurse and established a local NGO to help prevent
the further spread of the disease. HAPCSO's project area is
in Woreda 23, which is located in the outskirts of Addis, Ababa.
The area represents the city's most impoverished settlements,
characterized by overpopulation, unemployment and destitution.
International
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 web site 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 web site 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.
UNAIDS - Living With HIV - International
http://www.unaids.org/en/GetStarted/LivingWithHIV.asp
UNAIDS promotes the GIPA Principle – the Greater Involvement
of People Living with HIV - and supports organizations in their
work to monitor and promote the greater involvement and active
participation of people living with HIV. This page presents
UNAIDS publications and reports about PLWHA and also lists some
useful resources and website for PLWHA.
I'm Still Here - Venus Perez - USA
http://www.venusperez.com/
A website and book concerning the personal conviction of a young
woman and her struggle to empower PLWHAs. She states "I
share this information for the HIV/AIDS community to sustain
for the long haul! This particular community needs so much empowerment
and encouragement from a person who believes in what you teach
and I would like to be an example to other people so they can
benefit from the information in this book and the blessings
God has shown me".
For additional resources please visit the Ethiopian AIDS Resource
Center website at www.etharc.org.
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