More than one million people in the United States have HIV, and thousands will die from AIDS-related complications this year alone. Read on relevant hotlines and the resource directory here.
HIV MYTHBUSTING
Myth #1: Only gay men can get HIV.
Although men who have sex with men have historically had higher infection rates, anyone can become infected with HIV – in fact, a growing number of new cases in the United States are heterosexual.
Myth #2: I’d know if I had HIV.
Most people with HIV don’t experience major symptoms, and you can’t tell someone has HIV just by the way they look. 1 in 7 people with HIV don’t even know – which is why it’s important to get tested regularly, especially if you engage with higher risk behaviors like being sexually active or using injectable drugs.
Myth #3: HIV will kill you.
As long as you take your prescribed medication, people with HIV can (and do) live long, healthy lives just like everyone else. HIV only becomes deadly when left undiagnosed and/or untreated.
Myth #4: It’s OK to have unprotected sex if both partners have HIV.
Unprotected sex is still risky, even if all partners involved have HIV. This is because you can still get other STDs like chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis – and even other strains of HIV.
Myth #5: Birth control prevents HIV.
Condoms and medications like PEP and PrEP are the only way to prevent HIV – birth control methods like the pill, IUDs, and implants do NOT prevent HIV or other STDs.
Myth #6: PrEP, PEP, and other medications are too expensive for me.
Many US states and Canadian provinces cover PEP and PrEP for free or have assistance programs to make them free/affordable. Check your region’s laws for detailed information or visit PrEPMAP.
What’s the difference between HIV and AIDS?
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is the final and most severe stage of HIV if unmanaged, which occurs when the body’s immune system is badly damaged because of the virus. In the United States, most people with HIV do NOT develop AIDS because taking HIV medicine as prescribed stops the progression of the disease.
How is HIV transmitted?
You can only get HIV by coming into contact with certain bodily fluids from a person with HIV who has a detectable viral load. These fluids are blood, semen (also known as cum), pre-seminal fluid (pre-cum), rectal fluids, vaginal fluids, and breast milk.
“Viral load” refers to the amount of HIV someone has, essentially. A detectable viral load means they have more than 200 copies of the human immunodeficiency virus per milliliter of blood, which means they will show up on an HIV test and can transmit HIV to others.
In contrast, an undetectable viral load is when someone has fewer than 200 copies per milliliter – and people with an undetectable viral load have a “zero risk,” “effectively no risk,” or “one percent or less” chance of transmitting HIV to other people even without regular precautions like condoms, PEP, or PrEP. You achieve an undetectable viral load by taking your prescribed antiretroviral therapy medication regularly.
HIV can not be spread by kisses, hugs, or sharing food. Some behaviors that put you at a higher risk of getting HIV include anal and vaginal sex and sharing needles, while things like kissing and oral sex have a statistically nonsignificant chance of transmitting the virus.
The only way HIV is transmitted from open-mouth kissing or biting is if both partners have broken skin since HIV is a bloodborne pathogen – which is why it’s extremely rare and considered little/no risk by the CDC. Lastly, while having other STD/STIs or alcohol/drug use doesn’t necessarily increase the risk of getting HIV, they’re risky behaviors that generally correlate with increased HIV transmission.
Can I prevent HIV?
Yes! There are more tools than ever to prevent HIV. By learning methods to prevent HIV transmission, you’re taking the first step to helping end the HIV epidemic. Some methods to prevent HIV transmission include taking PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) or PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis), limiting needle and drug equipment sharing, getting regularly tested, etc. For US readers, visit HIV.gov for official HIV-related care and prevention providers.
Post-exposure prophylaxis, aka PEP, is an anti-HIV drug that is started within 72 hours after possible exposure to HIV. It’s used in emergencies, like having a condom break during sex or sexual assault. PEP is taken for 28 days, and followed up with additional testing and labs for 3 months – and it’s more effective the sooner it’s taken after possible infection. In comparison to PrEP, PEP is like a “Plan B” for HIV meant for emergencies.
Pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP, is an anti-HIV prevention drug that becomes effective after seven days of use. Unlike PEP, PrEP is best for individuals who have regular HIV risk, like people who have casual hookups, share needles, or don’t consistently use condoms. When taken correctly, PrEP reduces the risk of getting HIV from sex by 99% and reduces the risk of getting HIV from sharing needles by 74%. As a metaphor, PrEP is similar to birth control and prevents HIV long-term like how the birth control pill prevents pregnancy. US readers can use the PrEP Locator to find PrEP providers nationwide, and NASTAD has information about whether non-providers (like pharmacies) can prescribe PrEP based on state or territory.
Who is at risk for HIV?
Anyone can get HIV since HIV can affect anyone regardless of sexual orientation, gender, race, ethnicity, age, or where they live. However, certain groups of people in the United States are more likely to get HIV than others because of particular factors.
According to the CDC…
- The majority of new HIV diagnoses occur in the US South, in comparison to other regions like the Midwest, Northeast, West, etc. Nearly half of all new cases in the United States come from the South, while the Midwest and Northeast have the lowest rate of new diagnoses.
- Men who have sex with men (MSM, queer men, bi+ men, and so on) account for 67% of new cases. 22% of cases happen from straight or heterosexual sex today.
- 7% of new HIV diagnoses come from people who inject drugs and share needles.
- HIV disproportionately affects communities of color, too – 37% of new diagnoses are Black and 33% are Latine.
- Most new HIV cases come from people between the ages of 25 to 34, and the second highest age group was those 24 and under – who made up 20% of new diagnoses in 2022.
How can I tell if I have HIV?
The only way to know for sure that you have HIV is to get tested. Despite what some may think, you can’t “tell” if someone has HIV just by looking at them and most people with HIV don’t experience major symptoms. 1 in 7 people with HIV don’t even know they have it – which is why testing is so important. While it may be scary to get tested for HIV, HIV is not a death sentence – people living with HIV can have long, healthy lives just like people without HIV as long as they get connected with the tools and medications needed to keep their HIV managed. For US readers, visit HIV.gov for official HIV-related care and prevention providers.
How do I get tested for HIV?
Getting tested for HIV is just as important as getting a regular check-up – people can only start HIV treatment if they know they are living with the virus. The earlier someone is properly diagnosed with HIV, the earlier they can begin life-saving treatment to manage their HIV. People can (and do) live long and healthy lives with early HIV detection.
Remember: the only way to know for sure that you have HIV is to get tested. A substantial amount of people with HIV report having no symptoms – especially since the majority of symptoms early on in HIV infection are similar to the common flu. The CDC recommends everyone should be tested for HIV at least once in their lives, while individuals with additional risk factors (ex. queer or bi+ men, sex workers, people who share needles) should get tested at least once a year. Most people aren’t recommended to get tested every three to six months unless they’re at extreme risk for HIV. Getting tested is important in ending the spread of HIV, keeping people living with HIV safe and healthy, and protecting those you love from contracting HIV.
There are three types of HIV tests, which use either blood, oral fluid/saliva, or urine. HIV tests look for antibodies and antigens that your body will only produce if you have the human immunodeficiency virus – but it takes time for bodies to begin developing the antibodies and antigens after being infected, which is why there’s a window period between contracting HIV and when it’ll show up on tests. Some tests have smaller windows than others. The three types of HIV tests are…
- ANTIBODY TESTS, which only check for HIV antibodies in your blood or oral/saliva sample. The majority of rapid HIV tests are antibody tests, as well as the only version of HIV self-tests approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration. As a general rule, antibody tests that use blood from a vein have a smaller detection window than those that use saliva or blood from a finger stick.
- ANTIGEN/ANTIBODY TESTS, which looks for both HIV antibodies and antigens in the blood. Antigens are a protein of the virus and show up much faster than antibodies, and antigen/antibody tests are the most common type of HIV test done in US labs.
- NUCLEIC ACID TESTS, also known as NATs or viral load tests, detect the amount of HIV present in someone’s blood – which is useful for monitoring the virus. NATs can detect HIV as soon as 10 to 33 days after infection, but they’re more expensive than antibody tests or antigen/antibody tests – so they’re used for monitoring HIV treatment more than they’re used for general testing and screening.
HIV tests are widely available, and it’s your choice whether you’d prefer to go directly to your normal doctor or healthcare provider – or if you’d rather get tested at a hospital, medical clinic, substance use program, or community health center. Visit gettested.cdc.gov to find an HIV testing site near you. And if going IRL isn’t your style, there are also approved HIV tests you can do on your own at home or mail-in. Rapid self-tests give your full results in roughly 20 minutes, while mail-in self-tests are later mailed to a healthcare provider for greater accuracy. Together TakeMeHome is a program under the CDC to provide free rapid self-tests to anyone at least 17 years old in the United States.
WHAT HAPPENS IF I TEST POSITIVE?
Your at-home or rapid self-test is positive if you have two complete lines – one next to the “C” and another (even a faint line) next to the “T.” The presence of two lines means you may have HIV, and there are a lot of next steps – but first, take a deep breath and remember: you are not alone; medical treatments are available to help people live long, healthy lives; and having HIV does not mean that you have or will get AIDS. Learning that you may have HIV can be distressing, which is why OraQuick has a toll-free support line at 866-436-6527.
A clinic or healthcare provider will have to confirm your results, so you should visit a healthcare professional as soon as possible. If your results are confirmed, you’ll be give resources and information about HIV medication, treatment, and management, as well as counseling, case management, and connections to HIV support organizations and tools. Healthcare workers are duty-bound to keep all your medical information confidential unless you give them explicit permission to share it – so no one (including your family or workplace) needs to know about your test or your test results.
WHAT HAPPENS IF I TEST NEGATIVE?
Your at-home or rapid self-test is negative if you have one complete line – right next to the “C.” To be negative, there should be no line (however faint) next to the “T.” If your result is negative and it’s been at least three months since your possible HIV exposure, you likely do not have HIV. Continue to maintain healthy and safe sexual habits like condoms and PrEP, and get tested as needed.
Remember that a negative at-home or self-test does not mean that you are not infected with HIV. Due to the window of time that it takes for HIV tests to detect HIV via antibodies and antigens, it’s possible to get a false negative HIV test.
What are my rights regarding HIV?
Rights for individuals living with HIV vary drastically depending on where you live in the world. Due to stigma, people with HIV are discriminated against at work, at home, and at the doctor’s office – knowing your rights is the first step in defending them.
In the United States, all individuals with HIV are protected by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, which is enforced by the Department of Health and Human Services and the Office for Civil Rights. These laws prohibit any anti-HIV discrimination by healthcare and human services agencies that receive federal funding, as well as any discrimination by state or local governments – including services, activities, or programs provided by state or local governments. Anyone can file a report with the Office for Civil Rights online or by mail.
While many US states and territories require you to disclose your HIV status, you’re only required to disclose it to certain people. At the time of this article, thirteen states require you to disclose your status to potential sexual partners, while four require disclosure to anyone you share a needle with. Depending on the state, failure to disclose status can lead to life in prison. You do not have to disclose to anyone else – including your family or friends. While most American employers have the right to ask about your health in certain fields, you don’t have to disclose to your workplace in most cases. The Americans with Disabilities Act protects you from anti-HIV discrimination – which means hiring managers can’t ask you about your health and companies have to make reasonable adjustments as needed.
The Fair Housing Act makes anti-HIV discrimination in US renting and housing entirely illegal. No one can be legally denied housing, harassed, or evicted due to HIV status.
Also at the time of this article, people living with HIV cannot be denied healthcare in the United States. Healthcare insurance must cover pre-existing conditions like HIV and cannot cancel your policy because of a new diagnosis. The Affordable Care Act (also known as Obamacare) prohibits such discrimination within healthcare, and HIV medications, lab tests, and counseling have to be covered.
HIV-Related Care Hotlines
GLOBAL
🇺🇳 AIDS Healthcare Foundation @ aidshealth.org / 323-860-5200 / International nonprofit based in Los Angeles that operates a network of HIV services in over 40 countries across Latin America, Africa, Asia, and Europe.
🇺🇳 International Planned Parenthood Federation @ ippf.org / 202-987-9364 / Global healthcare provider that has been a leader in sexual and reproductive health for all since 1952.
🇺🇳 UNAIDS @ unaids.org / 41-22-595-59-92 / International agency that seeks to end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030 and has operated since 1996 to assist the United Nations in combating HIV and AIDS.
NORTH AMERICA
🇨🇦 Canadian AIDS Treatment Information Exchange @ catie.ca / 416-203-7122 / The primary national information and resource center on HIV, Hepatitis C, and substance misuse in Canada.
🇺🇸 CDC-INFO @ cdc.gov / 800-232-4626 / Live support to help Americans find the latest and reliable science-based health information, including CDC guidance and resources.
🇨🇦 HIV and Sexual Health Infoline Canada @ sexualhealthontario.ca / 800-668-2437 / Free anonymous telephone and instant message service available in English and French on sexual health topics. Advice and counseling can be available for any Canadian resident, although services are specified for Ontario.
🇺🇸 HIV/AIDS/Hepatitis C Nightline / 800-273-2437 / US hotline providing support for people living with HIV or Hepatitis C as well as their caregivers.
🇺🇸 HIV Management Warmline / 800-933-3413 / Non-emergency telephone service for questions about HIV, antiretroviral therapy, HIV clinical trials, and laboratory evaluation in the United States.
🇺🇸 LGBT National Help Center @ lgbthotline.org / 888-843-4564 / Free and confidential peer-support, information, and local resources where volunteers help connect you to other groups and services in the US. Also maintains a coming out hotline, youth talkline, and senior hotline.
🇺🇸 National AIDS Hotline / 800-243-2437 / Federal hotline to refer the general American public to relevant state and local resources.
🇺🇸 National AIDS Treatment Advocacy Project @ natap.org / 212-219-0106 / Nonprofit corporations in the United States that educates individuals on HIV treatments on the local, national, and international level.
🇺🇸 National Clinician Consultation Center @ nccc.ucsf.edu / 833-622-2463 / Teleconsultation resource that educates US healthcare providers with information and answers on HIV and Hepatitis C.
🇺🇸 NIH Office of AIDS Research @ hivinfo.nih.gov / 800-448-0440 / Confidential answers to questions on HIV/AIDS clinical trials and treatment in the United States.
🇺🇸 PEPline / 888-448-4911 / Hotline for individuals interested in information about PEP, especially those who have been possibly exposed to HIV while on the job in the United States.
🇺🇸 Perinatal HIV Hotline / 888-448-8765 / Resource hotline available 24/7 in the United States for pregnant people living with HIV to find answers and tools.
🇺🇸 PrEPline / 855-448-7737 / Hotline about how to start, continue, or manage use of PrEP for HIV within the US.
🇺🇸 SAGE x HearMe @ sageusa.org / The United States’ largest and oldest organization dedicated to improving the lives of LGBTQIA+ older people. SAGE now offers supportive services and resources through the SAGE x HearMe app, formerly known as the SAGE LGBTQ Elder Hotline.
🇺🇸 The Trevor Project @ thetrevorproject.org / 866-488-7386 / The leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization centered on LGBTQIA+ young people in the United States. Offers 24/7/365 information and support to those ages 13 to 24 with trained counselors via call, text, or instant message.
🇺🇳 Trans Lifeline @ translifeline.org / 877-565-8860 / Transgender-centered crisis organization that does not use involuntary intervention/forced hospitalization to provide support to transgender people through fully anonymous and confidential calls within the United States and Canada.
LATIN AMERICA
🇯🇲 National HIV/STI Helpline @ hstu.moh.gov.jm / 876-536-9141 / Program under the Ministry of Health and government of Jamaica to implement and support HIV/AIDS response in the nation.
EUROPE
🇩🇪 AIDS-Hilfe Helpline @ aidshilfe.de / 0180-33-19411 / Telephone counseling provided via the telephone that answer provides information in Germany on HIV/AIDS.
🇷🇺 HIV Hotline @ стопвичспид.рф / 8-800-555-49-43 / Hotline operated in conjunction with Russia’s STOP HIV/AIDS campaign to answer questions about HIV.
🇫🇷 Sida Info Service @ sida-info-service.org / 0-800-840-800 / Free confidential telephone service for anyone in mainland France or in affiliated overseas departments to get information regarding HIV. Callers from outside France should dial 00-31-1-41-83-42-77.
🇬🇧 Terrence Higgins Trust @ tht.org.uk / 0808-802-1221 / Telephone and live chat service for individuals residing in the United Kingdom seeking support and information about HIV.
ASIA
🇭🇰 AIDS Hotline / 852-2780-2211 / Counseling staffed by trained nurses for information about HIV and testing in Hong Kong.
🇮🇱 AIDS Task Force @ aidsisrael.org.il / 03-5619900 / Telephone and WhatsApp service for individuals in Israel seeking support and resources about HIV and AIDS.
🇭🇰 Gay Men HIV Testing Hotline / 852-21171069 / Free anonymous and confidential HIV testing service provided in Hong Kong by appointment and telephone.
🇷🇺 HIV Hotline @ стопвичспид.рф / 8-800-555-49-43 / Hotline operated in conjunction with Russia’s STOP HIV/AIDS campaign to answer questions about HIV.
🇮🇳 National AIDS Control Organization Helpline @ naco.gov.in / 1097 / National Indian helpline that provides counseling and awareness on HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, and education.
🇵🇭 National HIV and AIDS Hotline @ pnac.doh.gov.ph / 02-8651-7800 / National telephone support line for HIV and AIDS information in the Philippines, provided by the Department of Health and Philippine National AIDS Council.
🇹🇷 Positive Living Association @ pozitifyasam.org / 0216-418-10-61 / Support line in Türkiye to make up-to-date information about HIV accessible and connect people with relevant testing and prevention services.
AFRICA
🇳🇬 AIDS Helpline / 234-01-772-2200 / Toll-free hotline system for accurate and up-to-date information about HIV/AIDS in Nigeria.
🇺🇬 AIDS Information Centre @ aicug.org / 256-39-3101893 / Healthcare network that leads HIV/AIDS treatment, prevention, and counseling throughout Uganda.
🇿🇦 National AIDS Helpline @ lifelinesa.co.za / 0800-012-322 / Emotional support counseling for HIV/AIDS in South Africa.
🇰🇪 National HIV and AIDS Helpline @ nhcsc.nascop.org / 0726-460-000 / Hotline operated by the National HIV Clinical Support Center to advise individuals in Kenya about HIV/AIDS.
OCEANIA
🇳🇿 Burnett Foundation @ burnettfoundation.org.nz / Free and confidential counseling for people living or affected by HIV in New Zealand, available by appointment.
🇦🇺 National HIV/AIDS Information Line / 1800-451-624 / Advice line that connects individuals to qualified sexual health nurses in Australia for confidential information about HIV, operated by the Sexual Health Info Link.
HIV & AIDS Resources
GLOBAL
🇺🇳 Global Network of People Living with HIV @ gnpplus.net / Network operated by people living with HIV for people living with HIV, regardless of geographic location.
🇺🇳 International AIDS Society @ iasociety.org / Research-based organization that develops holistic approaches to HIV/AIDS treatment and prevention.
🇺🇳 International Planned Parenthood Federation @ ippf.org / Global healthcare provider that has been a leader in sexual and reproductive health for all since 1952.
🇺🇳 The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria @ theglobalfund.org / Worldwide partnership to combat HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria and create healthy, safe, and equitable communities.
🇺🇳 UNAIDS @ unaids.org / International agency that seeks to end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030 and has operated since 1996 to assist the United Nations in combating HIV and AIDS.
NORTH AMERICA
🇺🇸 AIDS Drug Assistance Program@ adap.directory / Patient-centric project that provides HIV-related services and prescription medication to hundreds of thousands of people in the United States by linking individuals with their local state or territory agency.
🇺🇸 Asian Pacific AIDS Intervention Team @ apaitssg.org / Grassroots AIDS service organization centered on Asian and Pacific Islanders with HIV, based in the United States.
🇺🇸 Bienestar Human Services @ bienestar.org / US community-based social services organization that caters to Latino Americans living with HIV, especially LGBTQIA+ Latino Americans.
🇺🇸 Black AIDS Institute @ blackaids.org / Think tank that aims to end the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the Black American community through awareness messaging, information, and robust programs.
🇨🇦 Canadian Aboriginal AIDS Network @ caan.ca / Agency in Canada that provides resources and tools to Indigenous and Aboriginal Canadians.
🇨🇦 Canadian AIDS Society @ cdnaids.ca / Grassroots network that leads community-based HIV/AIDS resources in Canada.
🇨🇦 Canadian AIDS Treatment Information Exchange @ catie.ca / The primary national information and resource center on HIV, Hepatitis C, and substance misuse in Canada.
🇨🇦 Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network @ hivlegalnetwork.ca / Network that promotes the human rights of people living with HIV/AIDS across Canada, which includes legal representation and legislation advisement.
🇺🇸 HIV. GOV @ hiv.gov / Offers information about HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, and resources for anyone in the United States.
🇺🇸 HIV.GOV Service Locator @ locator.hiv.gov / Location-based search tool managed by the United States Department of Health and Human Services to allow anyone to find local HIV testing services, housing providers, health centers, PrEP, PEP, and other related needs.
🇺🇸 Latino Commission on AIDS @ latinoaids.org / Nonprofit organization in response to the critical unmet need for HIV prevention, treatment, and education in the Latino community in the United States.
🇺🇸 National Minority AIDS Council @ nmac.org / Advocacy nonprofit that provides training and resources catered to marginalized communities in the United States.
🇺🇸 National Native HIV Network @ nnhn.org / Indigenous-led network that mobilizes American Indians, Indigenous Americans, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians towards community action.
🇺🇸 Positively Trans @ transgenderlawcenter.org / Program through the Transgender Law Center to support transgender people living with HIV in the United States.
🇺🇸 Positive Women’s Network @ pwn-usa.org / Advocacy and resource organization for women living with HIV.
🇺🇸 Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program @ ryanwhite.hrsa.gov / National services and resources for low-income individuals living with HIV in the US.
🇺🇸 TheBody.com Hotline @ thebody.com / News site based in New York that centers on publishing HIV-related information.
🇺🇸 The Well Project @ thewellproject.org / United States nonprofit that primarily supports women and girls living with HIV/AIDS.
LATIN AMERICA
🇺🇳 RedLA+ @ redlactrans.org / Network of organizations that focus on transgender people throughout Latin America, especially those who are living with HIV.
EUROPE
🇺🇳 AIDS Action Europe @ aidsactioneurope.org / Regional network of over 370 NGOs, national networks, and community-based groups to support legislation related to HIV/AIDS in 47 different countries.
🇺🇳 European AIDS Treatment Group @ eatg.org / Advocacy and research organization that responds to and develops HIV/AIDS-related initiatives.
🇬🇧 National AIDS Trust @ nat.org.uk / The primary HIV rights charity in the United Kingdom.
ASIA
🇺🇳 Asia Pacific Network of People Living with HIV @ apnplus.org / Peer-led organization that improves the quality of life for people living with HIV/AIDS in the Asia Pacific region.
🇮🇳 India HIV/AIDS Alliance @ allianceindia.org / Non-governmental organization that partners with various civic society, government, and community groups to support HIV prevention and treatment programs.
🇺🇳 Middle East and North Africa Harm Reduction Association @ menahra.org / Network of HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment organizations in 20 different countries across the Middle East and Northern Africa.
🇹🇭 MPlus Foundation @ mplusthailand.com / Community-based sexual health and rights organization based in Thailand that works to end HIV discrimination and transmission.
🇹🇭 Thai Red Cross AIDS Research Centre @ trcarc.org / Research organization and health clinic that serves individuals with HIV/AIDS in Thailand.
AFRICA
🇺🇳 African Network for the Care of Children Affected by HIV/AIDS @ anecca.org / Reproductive health organization that serves people living in Uganda, Burundi, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Malawi, Tanzania, and South Sudan.
🇿🇦 Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation @ desmondtutuhivfoundation.org.za / Health organization that partners with various international research groups to develop community programs in South Africa.
🇺🇳 Middle East and North Africa Harm Reduction Association @ menahra.org / Network of HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment organizations in 20 different countries across the Middle East and Northern Africa.
🇿🇦 Treatment Action Campaign @ tac.org.za / Civic society organization based in South Africa that leads campaigns centered on improved healthcare for people living with HIV/AIDS.
OCEANIA
🇺🇳 Australian Federation of AIDS Organizations @ healthequitymatters.org.au / Federation of HIV and LGBTQIA+ organizations in Australia and Oceania that provides policy expertise and resource support.
🇳🇿 Burnett Foundation @ burnettfoundation.org.nz / Formerly known as the New Zealand AIDS Foundation, the Burnett Foundation Aotearoa is a community-led response organization that tackles HIV throughout New Zealand.
🇺🇳 Pacific Sexual and Gender Diversity Network @ psgdn.org / Collective between the countries of Fiji, Samoa, and Tonga to advocate for the needs of people living with HIV, especially LGBTQIA+ people.